My dog got startled. Why is he avoiding a room and acting strange?

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my dad whistled really loudly while my dog was asleep/resting and it startled him. after that he wouldn’t go in the living room, stayed only in the kitchen, even when i got him a snack he just grabbed it to eat it outside the living room. he’s now lying in the sofa instead of the usual lying under the table while we eat. should i worry? could he just be scared after that? he seemed normal all day (maybe a little lazier due to the heat, it’s been really hot all day). Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 20 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

It sounds like Alex got startled pretty badly. I'd give him a few days to settle back down and relax and let him explore the room again on his own. If he does go into it, giving him his favorite treat and some praise can help him to associate it with good things again.

My dog got startled. Why is he avoiding a room and acting strange?

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