Like humans, pets also experience anxiety. Although it is unpleasant, it is a normal emotion and also healthy. All breeds can be affected by anxiety, but each dog can be be affected by it differently. Although this is the case for all dogs from time to time, a dog can develop an anxiety disorder if disproportionate levels of anxiety are not controlled. If left untreated, anxiety can cause behavioral and other problems in dogs. 

A dog’s sense of hearing is much more sensitive than that of a human. They can hear sounds from a greater distance and they can also record frequencies that we cannot hear. For this reason, sounds that simply seem loud to us can be annoying and stressful for your dog.

A dog that is afraid of loud sounds reacts by panting, hiding, crouching, urinating, running away or acting agitated. You can calm your dog down with a little training and conditioning. This is how you desensitize a dog to loud noises. 

The most important thing is you have to know the reason why your dog afraid and what can you do to treat your beloved dog’s anxiety. 

We’re here to tell you everything you need to know about common causes, symptoms and treatments for dog anxiety. In addition, we will discuss the most important tips to prevent anxiety.