Dogs are family, how do we help them deal with alarms?

Important Tips Bfriend
During such a time, it’s not just us who are stressed, our furry friends are also experiencing distress. The noise of alarms can be very frightening to dogs, causing reactions such as trembling, crying, running away or looking for a hiding place.
Therefore, it is important that we help them prepare in advance and not wait for the moment of truth.

Practice in advance – the way to calm down
It is possible and advisable to practice the alarm situation with the dog not in real time:
Playing the sound of “the color red” from YouTube at a moderate volume.
As soon as the sound starts, gently lead the dog to the shelter or the emergency room – wherever you want it to be in real time.
Give a tasty treat as soon as it enters, to create a positive association with the sound and the place.
Repeat the practice several times a week – this helps them feel safer when the sound is heard.

It is allowed to pet, it is allowed to hug
If the dog gets into distress – soothing touch is allowed and desirable. There is no fear of “reinforcing fears” he is already afraid, hugging only shows him that he is not alone.

Do not leave him outside!
Especially in the near future, do not leave a dog in the yard or alone. A frightened dog may run away, get injured or even not return.

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