Help a dog that is afraid

There are anxious dogs that are afraid of almost everything in the world. They are easily frightened and hardly calm down, come back to normal. Many owners would naturally like to help such pets. But often they don’t know how.

And there are two questions that owners of such dogs often ask. Should you leave a light on your dog when you leave the house? And how to breathe with a frightened dog?

Should you leave your dog with a light when you leave the house?

This question interests many owners. They believe that dogs are calmer in the light.

However, dogs are not built like we are.

Dogs are much better than humans at seeing at dusk. Unless, of course, the room is completely dark, but this rarely happens – usually the light coming from the street even at night is enough for the dog to see. And most dogs do well in the dark at home.

However, of course, all dogs are individual. And if your particular dog is afraid of being alone in the dark, there’s nothing wrong with having the lights on. But first you need to find out if the dog is really afraid of the dark? Are there other scary factors? After all, if they are, the light will not help and will not alleviate the condition of the pet.

How to breathe with a frightened dog?

Some dogs are so afraid of, for example, thunderstorms or fireworks that they cannot even feel normal at home. And if in such a situation the dog stays close to you or even clings to your legs, do not drive him away. Do not push or forbid to follow. True, and keep close by force is not worth it.

Hugging a dog is useful in one case. If she clings to you and trembles with a large tremor. In this case, the dog can be hugged and begin to breathe deeply. Stick to a certain rhythm, breathe slowly. Take a deep breath, then slowly exhale. Don’t say anything. Soon you will feel that your four-legged friend is breathing more and more evenly, and shudders less and less. The pulse will slow down.

At the moment when the dog wants to leave, release it – also silently, without praise and strokes.

Sometimes the dog leaves, sometimes he stays around – both are fine, let him choose.