{"id":773,"date":"2018-10-30T14:46:35","date_gmt":"2018-10-30T18:46:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillsvets.com\/blog\/?p=773"},"modified":"2018-10-30T14:46:35","modified_gmt":"2018-10-30T18:46:35","slug":"scaredy-dog-common-dog-fears","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillsvets.com\/blog\/scaredy-dog-common-dog-fears\/","title":{"rendered":"Scaredy-Dog: Common Dog Fears"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Dogs and humans go back a long way. Our ancient ancestors first met over 14,000 years ago, and since then, we\u2019ve enjoyed a (mostly) happy coexistence<\/a>. In fact, our history is so tightly linked, it can feel as though our dogs truly understand us, and we understand them.
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However, some dogs display truly strange quirks, such as being frightened by harmless objects, sounds, people, or places. Dog fears can range from merely being startled by a foreign object to having a full blown panic attack at the first sound of thunder. Keep reading to learn more about dog fears and what you can do to help manage them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why All the Hubbub?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because dogs are both pack animals and individuals, the reasons behind their fears can vary considerably. In some cases, events that occur during puppyhood can turn into lifelong fears. Dogs also watch and respond to the emotions of their owners, meaning they may pick up some of our fears and phobias along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common Dog Fears<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many dogs are frightened by thunder, fireworks<\/a>, and other loud noises. Some dogs get so worked up over a thunderstorm that a few drops of rain or even a change in barometric pressure can trigger a strong reaction. Other common (and not-so-common) dog fears include:
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