Loud noises can very easily startle us, but loud noises can illicit some strange reactions in dogs, even if the sound doesn’t seem that loud. Why are dogs afraid of loud noises anyway?

First, you need to understand that dogs can hear much better than we can. Not only are sounds louder, they can actually hear more sounds than we can. That’s why you may observe your dog behaving strangely, even if you can’t hear anything.

Some dogs may be conditioned to be fearful of loud noises because of their past. A loud noise may have once been a sign that something unpleasant was coming. It may also have been associated with a punishment.

With a little help, you can teach your dog not to be so scared of loud noises. To learn more, click here, or call your veterinarian London, ON.