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Originally Posted by J_is_my_initial  I have never heard this. I can not imagine not cooing and comforting any of my babies when they are scared. |
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Originally Posted by chestermama if chester is scared of something, I just talk to him and say its okay and I will cuddle with him sometimes or he is just under the bed like fire works and I just let him be |
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Originally Posted by ziggy925 I think this came out of The Dog Whisperer. Don't comfort them when they are afraid or you will reinforce the fear. Seems dogs and people are different, and treating a dog like a person in times of stress does more harm then good.
I believe all this is true, but it's so damn hard not to comfort a Yorkie. They are just too cute.
What I don't understand is how can an animal derived from wolves be afraid of thunder? BTW, I like to be held when I scared.  |
My Saydee is terrified of thunder...I can't imagine ignoring her!
But I do try to distract her. I play with her and Rily during a storm. She is also afraid of the vacuum cleaner. She hides in my closet when I'm running it, but just as soon as I'm finished, I get her up in my arms and walk around the house telling her what a good girl she is. If My DH is home, he will try to distract her while I'm vacuuming as well.
