Why a dog is afraid of loud sounds: 2 reasons are identified

12.01.2024 20:20

In the process of raising dogs in urban conditions, many owners face difficulties.

For example, a pet may be very afraid of New Year's fireworks, car horns, and other loud sounds.

Sometimes there are situations when one of these sounds can cause a strong fright and the dog simply runs away.

It is believed that there are two main reasons why a dog behaves in this way.

Why is a dog afraid of loud sounds

There are 2 reasons.

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  1. Congenital. Some individuals may have congenital hearing impairments, which cause pain.
  2. This phenomenon can be called hyperacusis. In this case, even a high-pitched child's cry can become an irritant.
  3. Acquired. Perhaps the dog has experienced events in its life that it perceived as catastrophic. The reaction to a sharp sound can become ingrained at the instinct level.

Earlier we wrote about which dog breeds are the most dangerous.

Dmitry Liskovich Author: Dmitry Liskovich Internet resource editor