Canine Lovers Share Things That Send Their Doggos Running Scared
Dogs, just like us humans, get scared too! Although dogs are known for being protectors of their human best friends, they sometimes show their inner "scaredy-cat" side, proving that even the bravest pups have their moments of trepidation.
When it comes to fear, the "fight or flight" instinct is as natural as wagging tails on a happy pup. We're all wired to protect ourselves when scared, whether it's letting out a bark or a blood-curdling scream.
Dogs might dash for cover or peek out from behind furniture, just like humans and our furry friends alike. Fear works its magic in similar ways across the board, with new experiences, loud noises, and tense moments topping the list of universal scares for dogs, other critters, and us humans too.
According to Dr. Klein (AKC Chief Veterinary Officer), herding breeds, perhaps because they’re so attuned to their environment, are particularly sensitive to noise phobias. Many dogs have sound phobias related to loud noises like thunderstorms, fireworks, firecrackers, and gunshots.
There is even research that suggests noise phobias can be inherited. So if your doggo is afraid of these noises, it wouldn't be a surprise if their offspring are frightened of the same sounds too.
Let's take a look at some of the things that make the poor doggos afraid, as shared by some pet owners.
This little fella can't handle white trucks.
The puppy is petrified of white trucks! Living in LA, she has experienced thunderstorms and earthquakes… nothing, but a white truck makes her run for cover!
These are very typical in dogs.
Fireworks. 2. Thunderstorms with lightning. 3. Not afraid of, but yowls at the top of their lungs: Fire Truck Siren and Ambulance Siren.
Brave doggo.
Nothing. Jessica was unafraid the day she passed away. She was raised in the Hudson Valley, New York, on a mountaintop estate.
She didn't care when thunder crashed around us or heavy winds knocked down trees on our property. But in her later years, she was frightened by thunder in our Orlando home.
Sadly, the canine who's afraid of nothing is now gone.
She also did not enjoy the Disney fireworks we heard every night. If I took her out and she heard the booms, she would turn around and head home.
The last day of her life, she knew she was done.
According to one user, his pet knew what was about to happen.
She threw a fit because she wanted us to know how done she was.
She was the kind of dog who knew things dogs weren't supposed to know… like the call I placed to the euthanasia vet… she knew I was arranging her “escape.”
So heartbreaking.
She calmed down and went to her favorite spot and waited. When the vet arrived, Jessica didn't move… she knew what was going to happen, and she simply let the vet do her job.
I wish I could have given her twice as many years as she got… which was 15 years.
Poor doggo has sepanx.
Being away from me or my girlfriend.
This pupper had just learned what fear feels like.
Our newest addition, just added to the family earlier this week, is learning to be afraid of taking toys from the older and much bigger dog. But he quickly forgets.
The big one is scared of the little boi.
Four pounds of fury.
VS 80 pounds of usually friendly who isn't afraid of anything except stepping on the little dog.
He doesn't get frightened. He only gets mad.
My current dog doesn’t seem to really be afraid of anything. I mean, he hears gunshots off in the distance or thunder, and he barks at it, but I think he’s just more mad at it than anything else.
He doesn’t go and hide; he wants to viciously attack the sky noise. I’ve had a dog so frightened by thunder and fireworks that he would cower under my desk between my legs.
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Have a fantastic day.
Awww...
Me, going out without her.
Musophobia
I had a huge Rottweiler-English Mastiff cross who was terrified of mice.
Understandable.
My cat
Owner calls their boi "super glue dog." He can't be apart from his owner, especially during vet visits.
My brave, outgoing boy has one fear: being left at the veterinarian's.
He is a super glue dog and wants to be with me.
Training made this doggo fearless.
Nothing, mostly due to his training, but being a Cavalier King Charles, he does have that killer instinct and knows how to protect himself, as well as his humans (us). Don’t ever test his skills, as it won’t end well for you.
Lots of folks have dogs that are a bit shy or get spooked easily, and as pet owners, it can be concerning. Whether your pup gets nervous around new faces, seems afraid of, well, everything, or just gets jumpy out of the blue, there are ways to lend a paw of support and help them feel more at ease.
Let's look for ways to calm our fur babies and create a safe, cozy haven for them to feel comfortable and secure.
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