12 Noises That Freak Dogs Out

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Thunderstorms

Thunder, storms induce fear in dogs due to loud booms, barometric changes, rain smell, and storm clouds appearance.

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Fireworks

Fireworks are likely the most common loud noises that scare dogs. Why is this? Likely because fireworks are really loud and their sounds are random and unpredictable.

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Gun Shots

Gun shots loud to humans, need ear protection at range. Dogs bothered more, hear higher intensity sounds.

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Buses and Trash Trucks

Dogs probably hate the sounds of these vehicles because they are loud but they also create a variety of high pitched noises such as beeping and screeching.

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Vacuum Cleaners

Some dogs cower when pet parents go to clean their carpets. Vacuum cleaners are really loud but they also move around your dog’s territory, likely adding to the fear they cause.

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Skateboard Wheels On Pavement

Skateboards scare dogs with loud, erratic noises, and trigger chase instinct, making dogs run after them.

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Crying Babies

A wailing infant can sure produce loud and often high pitched noises that some dogs hate.

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Construction Noises

Jack hammers thwacking, tractors beeping as they move in reverse and hammers banging away make construction zones especially scary for dogs with noise phobias.

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Car Alarms

Car alarms are so loud that they often cause windows and door frames to rattle and may rattle your pup into a frenzy as well.

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Sirens

The loud and oscillating high pitched noises caused by sirens from fire trucks, ambulances, and police cars are frightening to many dogs.

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Jet Airplanes

Dogs near airports may fear planes if not exposed to noise as puppies. Rural upbringing lacks conditioning.

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Air Conditioners or Furnaces

The sound of an air conditioner or furnace turning on can send some dogs jumping. This is likely due to the sudden nature of this sound, causing them to startle.

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