Why is my dog shaking and hiding? Is it anxiety, fear, or pain?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | unspayed | 7 years and 10 months old
What does it mean if my dog is shaking and hiding?
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Published on July 13th, 2016
Usually, this means that your dog is anxious or frightened of something - many dogs shake or tremble during thunderstorms or when neighbors are using fireworks outside. It could also mean that Bella is in pain for some reason - she may have injured herself somehow, or she could have a problem like a slipped disc in her back causing her to be painful. If the [shaking](https://www.petcoach.co/article/why-is-my-dog-shaking-most-common-reasons/) and hiding does not resolve over the next few hours, or if she has any other symptoms such as vomiting, not eating, or lethargy, I would recommend having her examined by your veterinarian to diagnose and treat the underlying cause.
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Published on April 12th, 2017
Hello. Shaking and trembling can be stress or fear related, or could be caused by pain. I would try to distract her with things she likes (treats or a walk) and if the shaking and trembling continues I would suggest having her seen by a vet. Good luck with Bella.
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Published on June 30th, 2018
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Shaking can be a sign of anxiety or pain in dogs. If Angel is otherwise normal, then I would monitor for now. If anyone is shooting fireworks nearby or there are storms it could be a fear response. If she is vomiting, not eating, painful anywhere or acting sick otherwise, I recommend a vet visit to find out what is making her ill.
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