Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | neutered | 2 years and 4 months old | 60 lbs
My labrador has stopped coming into our sitting room over the past couple of days and stays in the sitting room he wants to be with us but is too scared, what should I do?
1 Answer
Published on April 9th, 2018
I recommend thinking about what changes have happened in the last couple of days. Have you moved any furniture, replaced lightbulbs, or plugged in any new appliances? Some electronics can have sounds that we can't hear, but can trigger anxiety in our pets. There are a couple things you can try for anxiety; Composure chews and Adaptil diffusers. Adaptil is a pheromone that can help with anxiety. It is available as a plug-in room diffuser for large areas, and as a spray for small areas like a mat or bed. https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/dog/dog-health-and-wellness/dog-calming-aids/comfort-zone-diffuser-with-dap-for-dogs Thanks for using PetCoach.
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