Why is my dog so scared of my phone's sounds and vibrations?

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Why is my little dog so afraid of my smart phone ( pings and buzzes)

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Your dog isn't quite aware of what a smart phone is, and so may think that it is some sort of strange animal hissing and jumping at him! This is very common for pets with all sorts of electronics as the beeps and bings and buzzes can mimic animals that your dog may need to protect you from or run away from. The best way to get your dog used to your phone is through gradual introduction and desensitization. Show your dog the phone while it is off so that now accidental sounds or buzzes can come from it. If your dog is curious or checks it out, praise him and offer a treat. You can even put the treat around the phone so that he is more likely to come close and explore. Once he is used to the phone while it is off, turn it back on and set it down. Let it make a noise or buzz and do not react if your dog becomes fearful or barks at it. Doing so encourages that his fearful behavior is OK! If he does react, pick up the phone and act as if nothing happened. If he doesn't react, or actively checks out the phone, praise him and give him a reward. This form of training will help get your dog used to this strange device (to him!) and make it so that he soon does not react, or does react positively. In some cases, you may even end up with a dog who will come and let you know your phone has an alert!

Why is my dog so scared of my phone's sounds and vibrations?

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