![]() This can build the association that a sudden noise predicts chicken raining from the sky. If the sound was sudden and your puppy reacted, toss some high value treats to them right afterwards if you have them. It's okay to comfort your puppy, just don't overdo it. Stay calm and say "It's okay!" in a calm, happy voice. Your puppy looks to you for cues on how to react to sudden environmental changes. If your puppy startles to a sudden noise, or shows fear and stress with a more sustained sound, be aware of your reaction. It's all about fostering a quick recovery after being startled, helping your puppy learn how to cope and "bounce back." It's completely normal for a puppy to startle if there's a sudden and loud sound (we do it, too!). What to Do If Your Puppy Startles or Shows Fear of a Sound Signs Your Puppy Might be Stressed by the Sound Watch the second video, where I play tug with one of his favorite squeaky toys while the vacuum is on in the other room. I took advantage of some house cleaning happening in the background to desensitize Fozzie to the vacuum cleaner. Some sounds I notice in the clip include: women's voices, freeway sounds with trucks and cars, and a plane passing overhead. If he had started to become restless or looking like he was about to bark, I would have gone inside. You'll notice that he alerts to our neighbors talking, but he gets some scratches and pets and settles back down on my lap without becoming more stressed. We live in the city, so we spend time sitting on our front patio, having some snuggle time (sometimes treats are involved), and just listening to the world around us. Here are two real-world examples of sound desensitization with Fozzie Bear, a nine-week-old Cardigan Corgi. One sound socialization session complete! Real-World Sound Desensitization Practice Step Five: As they finish up their meal, turn off the traffic noise. If they noticed it but went right back to eating, continue playing the traffic noise at its current volume or consider slightly increasing the volume. If they startled to the sound, turn it off and try again later (with higher value treats or during playtime). Step Four: Adjust volume of the traffic sounds accordingly. ![]() ![]() Did they notice the sound but go right back to eating? Or did they stop eating and exhibit stressed body language? Step Three: Evaluate your puppy's body language. Step Two: Turn on traffic sounds at the lowest volume. Step One: Puppy is eating their meal from a stuffed toy. Puppy Sound Socialization Training Example: Use interactive toys and puzzles, have a short positive reinforcement training session, play with their favorite tug toy, have a snuggle session, or use a stuffed Kong, Toppl toy, or snuffle mat to feed them their usual meal. Keep these sessions short and pair them with your dog's favorite things and activities. Start with the volume low, slowly increasing it over time as long as your puppy doesn't show signs of stress. Remember - low and slow, short and sweet. ![]()
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