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How to help my Doberman puppy scared of noises and shivering?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Doberman Pinscher | Male | unneutered | 9 months and 15 days old | 44 lbs

Mine is a 09 months old male doberman.he is scared of crackers & noises.even a very light sound make him afraid.he starts shivering & tries to run away from home.kindly help me

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 18th, 2018

You can make a kennel or a safe place for him to go for comfort when this happens. It often helps to keep a white noise machine on that can help mask some of the sounds. When a sound comes try to comfort him an give him a treat to help minimize the anxiety

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