You could just slowly desensitize her to the windshield wipers by turning them on briefly while you are feeding her some really nice boiled chicken or something equally high-value to her - but only turn them on and immediately off, then bring her in the house. Just repeat that a few times over time as she gets some very nice food and her doggie interest in the food should override her fear if she has a normal fear response. In time, as she gets older and more exposed to all kinds of different sounds, circumstances and places, she should adjust to accepting new situations better. If she doesn't, you'll have to go slower in desensitizing her to things like the wipers & other things like that. The more you can get her out and about in public with cars whizzing by, honking horns, kids yelling, car doors banging shut, dogs barking at her and music playing on the radio - things like that, the faster she should adjust. Let her meet lots of people and other dogs and be sure to have some ready treats or a squeaky toy handy so that you can make the experience outside the house a positive one if she's a little shaky at times during her socialization.
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