Happy New Year
As the Chinese New Year approaches, the sound of children setting off fireworks every day downstairs. The people who set off fireworks must be very happy, but our dogs were scared.
Dogs are very sensitive to sounds. Even many extroverted dogs are afraid of the sound of firecrackers and fireworks. At this time, we should not blame them for being timid, but should give more comfort and companionship to reduce the fear of dogs.
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How to judge whether a dog is afraid of a dog's fear of a firework Common behaviors of a dog:
Hide, shaking, breathing, drooling, seeking attention, pace back and forth, escaping, excessive barking, rejecting food, etc., and some fear reactions that the owner cannot GET.
What are the disadvantages?
Frightened dogs will be highly alert and sensitive and suspicious for a long time. They will think it is a threat to their lives. Under long-term pressure, dogs will resist eating, do not want to go to the toilet, and panic about the outside world and dare not go out.
Protect dogs
Start from me
How to soothe fearful dogs
When walking the dogs, avoid the time when children set off fireworks in the community at night, either earlier or later. For the dog's physical and mental health, the owners have to work hard for a while.
Close the window to reduce noise
Close the doors and windows when fire outside, isolate the noise, pull up the curtains, and minimize the stimulation of sound and light to the dog.
Give him a sense of security
When the dog is afraid, it will hide in places that it thinks is relatively safe, such as his kennel, under the bed, and in the corner. At this time, there is no need to force him to come out. What we can do is to make it more comfortable in these safe spots, put some snacks, their small blankets, toys and other things with familiar smells.
Please them
If the dog is clingy and afraid, he will ask you for protection. At this time, you might as well hug it and let it stay in your arms to comfort it.
Distract
Take dogs to play with their favorite toys and feed some snacks to distract them. After more times, it will also help reduce dogs' fear of fireworks.
The above are some tips to deal with dogs’ fear of fireworks and firecrackers. Finally, I wish all your dogs can spend every lively Spring Festival safely!