Scaredy cat depicts the supposedly nervous nature of felines while Brutus, a dog is a K-9 Air Force hero. The hardy personality of dogs and the nervous character of cats were epitomized by these characters. Dogs are loved and dogs are also feared because these animals that project a tough and aggressive personality are utilized by the police to hunt criminals. That dogs get scared is a far fetched notion. What can you do to help a scared pet?
Many pet owners are exposed to the "scaredy" personality of the pet. An accelerated heart rate, shaking and salivating are manifestations of a scared dog. A very scared dog may lose control of its bladder and bowel. Fireworks display, the sound of thunder and even the ringing of the telephone are ordinary sounds that will scare a fearful dog. Scared dogs will react differently to situations that are considered to be scary. Other dogs would be destructive. Scared dogs can jump out of windows and do other things that can endanger its life thus a pet owner should not ignore the nervous personality of the pet. It is the responsibility of the owner to find ways to deal with the pet's fear.
The high level of intelligence makes it possible for dogs to understand their human friends. However, it would be beyond their ability to understand if the master explains that the situation or the things that frighten him are not dangerous at all.
Since talking and making explanations is not successful, a pet owner has to find other ways to overcome the dog's fears. Dogs, aside from being well loved pets are also considered as the baby of the family thus what an owner has to do to calm the nervous pet is to cuddle, kiss and talk to the pet in a reassuring voice. Running to comfort a scared pet is as good as telling the pet that it's OK to be scared. What must be done is to teach the dog to weather the stressful situation.
An owner can distract the nervous dog with a game, with a toy or even with the dog's favorite food so that what will be retained in the dog's mind is the pleasant experience. An owner can keep the dog in a room where the sound of the thunderstorm or the firecrackers can be masked by the sound of the stereo. You can close the drapes and provide the dog with a toy. Because dogs are food motivated, what is causing the fear will be forgotten as the dog's interest will be turned to the treat.
Many pet owners are exposed to the "scaredy" personality of the pet. An accelerated heart rate, shaking and salivating are manifestations of a scared dog. A very scared dog may lose control of its bladder and bowel. Fireworks display, the sound of thunder and even the ringing of the telephone are ordinary sounds that will scare a fearful dog. Scared dogs will react differently to situations that are considered to be scary. Other dogs would be destructive. Scared dogs can jump out of windows and do other things that can endanger its life thus a pet owner should not ignore the nervous personality of the pet. It is the responsibility of the owner to find ways to deal with the pet's fear.
The high level of intelligence makes it possible for dogs to understand their human friends. However, it would be beyond their ability to understand if the master explains that the situation or the things that frighten him are not dangerous at all.
Since talking and making explanations is not successful, a pet owner has to find other ways to overcome the dog's fears. Dogs, aside from being well loved pets are also considered as the baby of the family thus what an owner has to do to calm the nervous pet is to cuddle, kiss and talk to the pet in a reassuring voice. Running to comfort a scared pet is as good as telling the pet that it's OK to be scared. What must be done is to teach the dog to weather the stressful situation.
An owner can distract the nervous dog with a game, with a toy or even with the dog's favorite food so that what will be retained in the dog's mind is the pleasant experience. An owner can keep the dog in a room where the sound of the thunderstorm or the firecrackers can be masked by the sound of the stereo. You can close the drapes and provide the dog with a toy. Because dogs are food motivated, what is causing the fear will be forgotten as the dog's interest will be turned to the treat.
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