Another trick you can use to overcome fear is put the noisemaker in your lap or hold it in one hand as you toss a ball for your dog to chase and bring back. Hold it while playing tugowar and one-handed scratching their backs or tummy. Have it in one hand while you dish up food, etc. Associating the scary thing with things that are fun or that they like soon helps them desensitize to it.
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