The problem in
addressing noise phobias is that the sound itself may not be the only trigger causing fear.
Not exact matches
These are just a few of the problems we can
address: aggression to people or animals, excessive vocalization, fear and anxiety (including separation anxiety),
phobias (including
noise or storm
phobia), unruly behavior, destructive behavior (including scratching furniture), stereotypic (repetitive) disorders (tail - chasing, self - mutilation, over-grooming), house training problems, avoidance of the litter box, and cognitive dysfunction (aging changes).
The behavior modification program combines positive reinforcement training with relaxation exercises, and counter-conditioning - meaning changing how the dog feels and responds to something - to
address leash reactivity (dogs, people,
noises), lunging, excessive barking, destructive chewing, jumping, over-excitement, poor impulse control, fearfulness,
noise -
phobias, resource guarding, compulsive behaviors, house - soiling, and multi-pet disagreements.
Environmental enrichment has been found to help
address many emotional / behavioral disorders in dogs, including, boredom and / or frustration destruction, cognitive dysfunction, storm and
noise phobias, separation anxiety and obsessive - compulsive behaviors.