Category Archives: Noise Phobia

Realistic Expectations

Most of the posts I have on this site are instructional, a collection of “how to’s” if you will.  I’d like to change gears a little with this post and make it mainly an informative one.  I’d like to talk a little about realistic expectations, or maybe unrealistic ones.  Many people get a dog and…

How To Handle Noise Phobias in Dogs

    Noise phobias in dogs are common problem and are difficult and frustrating to treat.  A dog can develop a phobia to any sound.  Common sounds include fireworks, vacuums, sirens, gunshots, and thunderstorms.  Of these, thunderstorms are by far the most common. Noise phobias can develop for several reasons.  It could be something as…