Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Lhasa Apso | Male | neutered | 1 year old | 7.4 lbs
Hi so rolo is scared of the christmas lights he shakes and hids but now hes scared to go in living room even when lights are off he shakes and when out for walks hes now scared of car lights police lights and is refusing to come in doors as hes that scared plus he keeps looking up every 5 mins even when dark help am starting to get worried i checked his eyes and they seem fine he is 1 and only started doing it yesterday when my Christmas lights went up iv tryed everything help please
1 Answer
Published on November 20th, 2017
Leave the lights on so he can acclimate and see they is no danger. Don't force him to go into the room or near the lights. If and when he does, praise and reward him. Consider a pheromone product such as the Adaptil collar or DAP plug in diffuser to decrease any anxiety.
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