During a typhoon, a dog may tremble, have flattened ears, wide eyes, and a curled tail. Other dogs may hide, destroy, lose control of their bowels or bladder due to a more acute fear.
Dogs often fear flames. Fireworks, like hurricanes, scare many pets. This fear can make a pup run away and get lost.
Separation anxiety is fear of being home alone. When their humans leave, separation-anxious dogs act out. Barking and housebreaking when alone are other signs.
Dogs often fear vets. Dogs' first vet visits usually involve unusual scents, new handling, restraint, and vaccinations.
Some pets are car-shy. Lack of early car trips causes this fear. After car sickness, being left at a refuge, or just going to the vet, it may occur.
If a baby isn't exposed to stairs, he may fear them as an adult. Make climbing stairs a game for some pets to conquer this fear. Some pets need to learn step-by-step.
Dogs often fear man. 5 Man-abuse can cause this fear. Lack of interaction is usually the cause. Dogs unfamiliar with men may fear their louder tones, bigger forms, and facial hair.
Dogs may fear outsiders. It's hard to train your dog to accept everyone. Allow your pup time to meet new folks. Forcefully accepting a stranger could make a scared dog hostile.
Dogs fear toddlers for many reasons. Lack of early kid contact is usually the cause. Pre-parents often get pets. Your pet may never meet children unless you adopt one.
Some dogs fear the vacuum machine, festive decorations, children's toys, building tools, and more. Many items can be hidden, so this sort of fear is rarely a problem.