And on New Year’s Eve and the dog trembles, drools, cries, tries to escape. And uncontrollable: he tries to hide, seeks comfort, even pees in the house. Dogs and the fear of barrels are something every four-legged owner knows. It is really difficult to find a dog indifferent to barrels and many of those who may have been so when young become fearful with experience and acquired awareness.
When you are faced with a dog that has a problem, its behaviors are analyzed to understand the causes and only then can you establish the path to take to improve the situation. In this case, however, you can start directly from the end. The cause of their mood is clear, are the barrels.
Index
- Because dogs are afraid of bangs
- Don’t leave them alone
- Comfort them
- Face the evening serenely
- Keep them indoors
- Distract
- Medicines and Pheromones
- Lots of activity during the day
- Relaxing music
Why Dogs Are Afraid of Butts
Have you ever wondered why dogs are so afraid of bangs
Here is a small list of reasons:
- They are very strong : dogs have super sensitive hearing and already super loud bangs for us, for their ears they are a real nightmare;
- They are unpredictable : dogs find safety and therefore serenity in predictability. The barrels have no regularity and this contributes to making them scary;
- They are a threat : irregular and very strong, the barrels are also perceived as a threat from which, moreover, it is very difficult if not impossible to escape;
- They feel trapped : tied to the preceding point. When faced with threats, dogs have three options – called the 3 Fs, from the English Freeze (to congregate), Flight (to run away) and Fight (to fight). From the barrels, although the legs can lead far away, there is no escape and cannot be fought, remains frozen overwhelmed by fear.
- They lead to anticipation : once they have begun to be afraid, dogs anticipate it for which it is as if they mentally predispose themselves to having it until what causes it arrives.
But what can be done to help them
Let’s see. Don’t leave them alone
Dogs can be insecure and on New Year’s Eve that is even more true. In fear, they need to feel safe and the source of their safety is their humans. Being left alone in situations of great anxiety and stress such as during the barrels aggravates their fear. Comforting Them
Linked to the preceding point, dogs (like children) need a safe haven and that safe haven is their humans. While the reassuring presence of humans does not prevent fear, it helps to sustain it. It is no coincidence that it has been scientifically proven that the bond between dogs and humans is comparable to that of parents with their children. Face the evening serenely
Dogs are influenced by the mood and behavior of their humans. Staying calm and serene as if there was nothing to worry about does not prevent fear in dogs but supports them in a difficult time and for this alone is very important. Keeping them indoors
In general, dogs must stay indoors, when there are barrels, and a must. And they must be in an area that is comfortable and as quiet as possible. Distracting Them
Engaging your dog in fun or “tasty ” activities (such as looking for delicacies) is not only a way to get together, but can also help them distract themselves from the barrels. It is an attempt to make, knowing however that if the dog is already in fear it is very difficult, if not impossible, for him to get involved.Medicines and Pheromones
There are situations in which dogs suffer so much from the bangs that the only way to help them is to resort to specific medicines and pheromones. In this case it is necessary to contact the veterinarian. A lot of activity during the day
A lot of tiredness, physical and mental (nothing better than a very long walk that exercises the body and engages the mind) = much need for rest = easier to spend difficult hours sleeping rather than awake and very distressed . Relaxing Music Dogs have been
scientifically proven to be sensitive to musicand that classical music has a relaxing effect on them. A tightly closed house, delicacies to eat, physical and mental fatigue to be disposed of and a background of classical music can help a furry person to face New Year’s Eve with greater serenity.
