The fireworks and firecrackers sound together during the holidays, and the shoveling officials laugh and laugh, but for most dogs, it is the beginning of fear. Why are dogs afraid of fireworks and firecrackers? What should the shoveling officer do?
It's all because the sound is too loud and exciting.
Fireworks close to the ground, the sudden sound, flickering, burning smell, for the dog is the triple stimulation of vision, smell and hearing, very terrible. The sound of fireworks and firecrackers needs to be blocked in people's ears. Dogs' hearing is 16 times that of humans, and dogs can't cover their ears with their hands. Naturally, they can't stand it.
Prepare in advance to reduce stimulation
1 can hide.
Arrange the dog in a place where you can't hear fireworks in advance. Don't take it to a strange place where you are not present to avoid the coming fireworks!
2 ear plug cotton
You can plug the dog's ears with cotton balls. Although you can't stop the sound of fireworks and firecrackers, you can reduce the sound of firecrackers to a certain extent.
3 To provide a place of peace of mind
Find out the dog's beloved kennel and toys in advance. The familiar environment will relieve some of the dog's tension. The favorite toys will divert the dog's attention, and then the shoveling officer will meet the upcoming "challenge" with it ".
Positive preparation to adapt to the stimulus
1 gentle touch
When the dog hears the sound of fireworks and firecrackers and is afraid to avoid it, the shoveler can hold it in his arms and touch and comfort it to overcome his fear.
2 Adaptation training (desensitization training)
You can record the sound of fireworks and firecrackers. When walking, eating, and playing, you can play it to the dog from the lowest volume. Keep patient. This process may be a bit long.
3 Use tranquilizers with caution
When the dog hears the sound of fireworks and firecrackers and is manic, you can seek the help of a veterinarian and try to feed the dog a sedative (as prescribed by the doctor) to achieve a calm and quiet effect!
Take a Dog to See the World (Social Training)
At ordinary times, the shoveling officer should take the dog out to see the world more, and let him know new things and new voices from the outside world through rewards and encouragement. There is nothing to be afraid. In order to slowly get used to all kinds of new things, new sounds.
