The 8 Most Prominent of Dog Fears and Phobias

@ CANINE FearsG,Phobias •Due to the rarity of firework shows and the intensity found therein, dogs are prone to panic. •If severe, this phobia might need to be treated with anti-anxiety medication or sedatives. •Unbeknownst to many, this is actually a fairly common fear for dogs. •While abuse might play a factor in this, more often than not, this problem can be simply credited to a lack of socialization. FIREWORKS MEN •Whether it be unusual smells, strange handlers or the occasional vaccine, many dogs feel stress when visiting the veterinarian. •In order to overcome this, it may be beneficial for a dog to pay the vet a few social visits before going in for a formal examination. •Usually, this fear is made manifest when a beloved dog refuses to follow an owner up or down a set of stairs. •Once again, socialization plays an issue with this fear; however, in this case, it's generally a matter of early socialization. VETERINARIAN THE STAIRS •Much like many humans, dogs also fear entering social situations in which they're forced to interact with unknown individuals. •If possible, allow your dog to approach new people on their own time. •In the past, if only associated with a trip to the local shelter, paying the veterinarian a visit or carsickness, dogs will struggle to enjoy riding in the family car. •Treats and words of praise do wonder for help- ing your dog overcome this fear. STRANGERSS AUTOMOBILES •If your dog suffers from separation self •Similar to fireworks, loud, sporadic display htning he mig under and destructive the moment you leave the home. •Excessive whimpering or barking might also indicate that there's a problem wich this. often make dogs uneasy. • Flattened ears and trembling indicate that discomfort is present within your dog. LONELINESS THUNDER Robert J. DeBry http://dogs.about.com/od/dogbehav- iorproblems/tp/Top-Ten-Com- mon-Dog-Fears-And-Phobias.htm ASSOCIATES