French Bulldogs are a small breed of dogs that are best known for their playful and affectionate temperament. While they may be known for their fun-loving spirit, they are still dogs and are bred to be afraid of many different things. Here is a list of things your French bulldog is scared of, and how you can avoid these things.
Fireworks
New Year’s Eve is a beautiful holiday, but for many dogs like French Bulldogs, it isn’t nearly as jovial and full of energy. Frenchies tend to get scared by the loud noises that fireworks can produce. This can cause them to shiver in fear. One way to help your Frenchie cope with this holiday is by being available and spending time with them more than you normally would during such an eventful day.
Thunder storm
You might have heard that lots of dogs are frightened of loud noises, but it’s actually pretty common for them to fear the sound of thunder. One dog in particular the French bulldog has a particularly bad reaction to thunderstorms.
Separation
This breed of dog doesn’t like to be left alone. They get very lonely and frustrated and can experience something called separation anxiety. The French bulldog has a very difficult time sitting still when it’s not being watched and even attempting to play with other dogs makes them nervous.
Clinic
It is not uncommon for French bulldog to be scared of the vet and visiting their clinic, as you might imagine. The sights and sounds there can seem scary to them! There’s so much going on that they can feel unsettled and nervous (though they’re calm on the outside!) They see strange places, people, and smells that disturb their minds until they get used to it all.
Other Dogs
French Bulldogs who are not socialized may not get friendly with other dogs, whether they be of the same breed or different breeds. There is no guarantee that they will meet a fellow puppy any time soon and they most certainly will not be acquainted with adult dogs in their neighborhood when they eventually grow up to see other canines as well.
Vehicles
Dogs are scared at the sound of a car horn. They’re also afraid of drivers especially because they make sudden stops or start accelerating without warning. Many dogs are scared to death when they see a truck on the road because they feel like they have no control over what’s happening. They think that if that truck hits them, then it’s all over.
Water
Most dogs don’t like to be bathed. The sudden splash of water coming from a shower head, the hose spray of a sprinkler, and even the bathtub spout can be intimidating to pets. While some short-haired dogs may deal with it better than others. Most small and medium-sized breeds, particularly those with small hair such as French Bulldogs, end up always getting frightened. Mostly, when you try to clean them in the bathroom.
Reverse Sneeze
A reverse sneeze can also scare the French bulldog. This sudden burst of air that comes out of nowhere can be unexpected and startling, especially for the dog who’s having it! Other causes of dog-induced discomforts such as a simple cold or sore throat can scare the poor thing to no end, so make sure they get their snuggles when they are not feeling well.
Lack of Training
If you neglect to train your pet and don’t provide the right guidance, they will pick up any abnormal behavior of theirs. Your dog may be aggressive when it is frightened. Dogs just don’t know how to react appropriately to a certain situation; therefore it is important to train them effectively not to become afraid.
Lack of Socialization
French bulldogs are quite friendly and cheerful both indoors and outdoors, but they cannot tolerate being around too many new people or stray dogs at once. They need more attention from the owners during training sessions because of their shyness. So without socialization, they can grow up to be wary and scared of other people.
How to Handle A Scared French Bulldog?
If you start identifying the sign that your dog is scared there are certain things that you can do to make the things right.
- Veterinarians recommend getting pets used to the sound of fireworks and thunder. It is a natural way to deal with mild phobias. However, in extreme cases, a veterinarian may recommend additional methods like medications or other therapies.
- Sometimes just being there for your dog and making sure they don’t feel lonely can be helpful. It can be hard to leave home. But it feels good when you know that someone is going to be home with them. Also the dog will have a friend to play with while you’re gone.
- Early socializing can be every dog’s friend, especially for puppies after eight weeks. It will make them less fearful of strangers as they gradually grow up. Thanks to the getting out of their shells period.
- To overcome the fear of the clinic you should take your dog for a social visit the clinic. Your Frenchie can meet with the vet and other staff.
- If your Frenchie is afraid of vehicles train him from a young age to travel in the car.
- If your pup is afraid of separation anxiety give them a toy to play with and to keep them busy. An IQ treat ball is an effective toy to not only keep your Frenchie busy but to protect them from separation anxiety. The treat ball will dispense treat when your dog moves it and keep him busy for a long time.
Conclusion
If your French bulldog is afraid of something, whether it be a vacuum, a car, a stranger, or even you, don’t worry. There are ways to help them overcome their fears. And also get back to being the happy, spunky dog you know and love. You can try to get them used to new things. It can be done by introducing them to the new things in a positive way.
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