09-08-2013, 06:00 PM
Beagles, Collies and Shepherds tend to have the biggest problem with loud sounds. I have a border collie and all loud sounds terrify her. My lab bull terrier mix only response is she'll growl if the ground shakes after lightening. I tell people she knows it scares the other dog so she trying to scare the storm off. Until you can get her in training make sure you don't act frightened or excessively reassure her if she reacts to loud sounds. Try to do things that make her focus on something else like retrieving or giving commands for her to do. Next pup besides checking out it's innate retrieving ability, dominance and temperament be sure to check out it's fearfulness with loud sounds. Hopefully the pup will turn out fine but you can increase the odds by testing the pups for various traits that you desire in a dog. My mix was fearless and a great swimmer at 8 weeks - just want I was looking for.
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