Presented by: Michelle Mullins, KPA CTP, CPDT-KSA
Sponsored by: VetVine, Honest to Dog
Noise aversion, sensitivity, and/or phobia is common in dogs of all ages. Common triggers of noise sensitivity in dogs include thunderstorms, fireworks, gun fire, the vacuum cleaner, among many others. Fear-based responses to these stimuli include anxiety... moreNoise aversion, sensitivity, and/or phobia is common in dogs of all ages. Common triggers of noise sensitivity in dogs include thunderstorms, fireworks, gun fire, the vacuum cleaner, among many others. Fear-based responses to these stimuli include anxiety, distress, fear, and panic. Management of noise sensitivities and phobias is multimodal and plans may be different from pet to pet. Treatment plans often include environmental changes and behavior modification, and may also include pharmacologic interventions with medications and/or supplements. Professional dog trainer Michelle Mullins, KPA CTP, CPDT-KSA shares more about dealing with noise sensitivity and phobia in dogs. Her discussion includes the general approach to desensitization and counterconditioning protocols, tools that can be helpful in alleviating stress and anxiety in affected pets, as well as how to optimize success in helping dogs overcome fear of specific noises. Michelle also offers suggestions on how to prevent noise fears and phobias from de... less
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