Why is my dog shaking, scared, ears down, and avoiding a room?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 9 months and 9 days old | 38 lbs
So,today my dog was under the bed and then came out and came on the bed with me and started shaking and her ears and tail were down. I hugged her also and tried to calm her down. One thing I noticed was that she was looking up at the ceiling and the top bunk bed. After that she doesn't want to come in the room. She's laying on the couch in the living room right now. And she's still very scared.What is wrong with her?did she see a ghost?
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Published on August 13th, 2017
Oh poor girl! She is adorable! Sometimes dogs can get scared of a number of things and act that way. Try to think of anything that could have scared her such as a visitor, neighbors or even loud outside noises. Rarely, dogs try to get away when they do not feel well (more commonly seen with cats). Keep her close, pet her and let her know that everything will be ok with a calm demeanor and gentle voice. If no improvement is observed by tomorrow, have her examined by your veterinarian to ensure that there is no medical reason for her behavior. Good luck!
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Published on January 31st, 2018
I would encourage you to have her seen by a veterinarian to make sure they aren’t finding anything concerning. I would also walk around the house and look for new appliances, any new electrical device that could be emitting a sound wave that she hears but we don’t. Also, try to think of any situation that may have scared her recently? Any one new at the house? Any one teasing her In the yard? I hope one of these ideas sparks something in your mind about what it Could be. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.
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