My puppy was afraid of the vacuum, too. I just kept on vacuuming until she got used to it. At first, I would vacuum with my husband or my sons home so they could comfort her. Then, I was able to do it while noone was home, and she would run downstairs - or wherever she could get away from the vacuum. Now, she is pretty much used to it and she even stays in the same room as the vacuum. Karen |