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Why is my dog scared of a cardboard box2007-11-25 2:56:25

Consult With Your Veterinarian

Medication may be available that can help your dog feel less anxious for short time periods. Your veterinarian is the only person who is licensed and qualified to prescribe medication for your dog. Don't attempt to give your dog any over-the-counter or prescription medication without consulting with your veterinarian. Animals don't respond to drugs the same way people do, and a medication that may be safe for humans could be fatal to your dog. Drug therapy alone won't reduce fears and phobias permanently. In extreme cases, behavior modification and medication used together may be the best approach.

What Not To Do

Don't punish your dog for being afraid. Punishment will only make him more fearful.

Don't try to force your dog to experience the object or situation that is causing him to be afraid. For example, if he is afraid of bicycles and you force him to stand in place while bicycles whiz by, he'll probably become more fearful, rather than less fearful of bicycles.

Never punish your dog after the fact for destruction or house soiling caused by anxiety or fear. Animals don't understand punishment after the fact, even if it's only seconds later. This kind of destruction or house soiling is the result of panic, not misbehavior. Punishment will do more harm than good.

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Just something new, unfamiliar, strange-smelling. Could be he doesn't like the smell of someone who handled it; I have known dogs whose hackles went up around certain people (and these were usually people I didn't totally trust, myself) - perhaps the dog was reading me but if my dog doesn't trust someone danged if I'm going to...

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im with kibbi

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