First time I ran the vacuum, Gracie ran under a chair and we had to lift up the chair to get her out. Almost 2 years later and she is getting better. She shakes sometimes, but that is it.
I have to vacuum so I decided to help Gracie get over her fear. I let her know that Mommy has to vacuum and I say "Gracie, noise" before I turn it on. I talk to her while I vacuum telling her that it is ok. I also left the vacuum out, in the middle of the room for a few days to let her get use to it. She now knows that this big monster will not hurt her and that mommy will protect her. |