Now that the 4rth of July is over and we have experienced the harrowing experience of keep the pets calm during all the pops, bangs and explosions of the holiday evening… how did your dog do?
More to the point, how did you comfort your dog during all of the above? Did you comfort your dog? Most would probably say, yes, the held Rover, petted him during all the noise and tried to calm him down.
Interestingly, there are pet professionals that are dead set against comforting during such activities. As far as they are concerned petting and coddling Rover it is “rewarding fearful behavior.” On the other hand, some experts say you should give your pooch all the comfort he needs!
So what should we do… Really, what is the best way to handle an anxious doggie? Go to the next page and get explanations and advice from both sides of the topic!
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Donna Eilene Harris
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Yes
Trish Meeks
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Yes
Christine Baker
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Comfort them.
Debbie Mason
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Yes comfort is important especially if you have pugs they get scared easily
Shirley Ressman
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You should always comfort your baby !
Paul Alidor
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I don’t trust people who call themselves “experts”. Like humans, each dog is different and has a unique personality. They are not uniform robots. Usually if your dog wants comfort, it will seek you out. If your dog wants to be left alone, it will let you know that too. Use your own common sense and all will be fine.
Ida Osburne
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Comfort them
Linda Andrews
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Comfort, absolutely! After all, a mother wouldn’t let her child be if the child were afraid, would she?
Patsy Thompson
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Yes you should comfort your dog they let you know when they are scared
Gianna Rossi
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Sono dolci come il miele. Pero’ é una lotta per farli dimagrire un Po. Rubano dal tavolo appena cade qualche cosa di commestibile si fanno la lotta tra di loro per prendere il biscotto o qualsiasi cosa. Ne ho 2 uno bianco e uno nero e un barboncino molto dolce. Questo ultimo lo devo isolare per dagli la pappa. Non lo fanno mangiare.
Rae Penny Smrkovsky
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I comfort my dog by distracting her and playing. She is not being rewarded for fearful behavior and she now copes with T-storms somewhat better than I do. I am awaken by them while she sleeps on.
Karon Morelli Scarfia
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Little Chopper needs to be comforted when he’s scared! He’s a rescue, and he knows when to be scared!
Holly Kaller-Johnson
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I think every dog is different as well as every situation is different. Almost all dog parents know how to take care of their fur babies.
Linda Walle
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Yes!