How to Desensitize Your Dog With Sounds | Pupford

Your dog will be exposed to many new sounds/experiences that may cause them fear or shyness. Think construction sites, horses, vacuums, etc.!

Desensitization is the simple act of changing that stimulus from something that causes fear, to something that has a positive association.

Desensitizing your dog or puppy to sounds before they happen in 'real life' will help your dog's confidence and help avoid fear in their life.

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OVERVIEW OF HOW TO DESENSITIZE YOUR DOG WITH SOUNDS

Step 1- Play a sound at a low volume.

Step 2- As you play the sound, give your dog a treat.

Step 3- Slowly repeat steps 1-2 until you can reach full volume. If your dog gets nervous/scared at any point, lower the volume and try again.

Remember, this process can take weeks to months depending on your dog's history, fear level, and what the trigger might be... so be patient!

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Have a puppy? Make desensiziting your dog to new objects and sounds fun, by playing BINGO! See if you can blackout your board! Download the image here.

Along with sounds, when introducing your dog to new objects, desensitization also really comes in handy! Want to desensitize your dog to a harness? Check out this video.

Or see how to get your dog used to a muzzle here.