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#PUPPY SOUNDS TRIAL#
#PUPPY SOUNDS FREE#

If the puppy loses interest in the food or game, or the food runs out, STOP the recording at that time! The conditioning is most effective if the pairing between the sound and the food/game is clear and consistent (sound starts, food starts.

#PUPPY SOUNDS TRIAL#

Vary how long the audio plays on each trial and how long it is shut off so it is unpredictable to your puppy.If you are using treats, reward frequently (1 treat a second or as fast as you puppy will take food) the entire time the recording is playing. head turns, ears perk up) start feeding your puppy or start the game. As soon as your puppy notices the sound (e.g.Start by playing the audio for 5-10 seconds and then shut it off for 10-30 seconds.(Signs of anxiety can include startling, one paw raised, yawning, wet dog shake, moving away/retreating, tucked tail, ears back, refusing food or toys, hiding, panting, whining, or barking.) Begin by playing the audio at a low enough volume that your puppy notices it but does not show signs of anxiety/fear.Train when the puppy is rested and a little hungry, not when she is tired, full, or otherwise feeling poorly.

#PUPPY SOUNDS FREE#

Training should take place in a relatively distraction free area where the puppy is already comfortable. Be sure to listen to the entire audio recording before using it to train your puppy so you are familiar with the sounds and the volume. You will need to first able to easily control the volume as well as the duration that the file plays. Have the appropriate audio recording ready. Keep the session short (no more than 5 minutes).

Kitchen appliances (blenders, coffee makers, microwave, etc)īe sure to introduce your puppy to one sound at a time as to not overwhelm her.

Have an audio recording of the sounds you will be introducing. These could be treats, a puzzle feeder toy, favorite toys, a play session (fetch/tug), grooming/brushing, or a combination of these. Start by finding a variety of reinforcers your puppy absolutely loves. This process introduces the puppy to a variety of noises in a gradual manner while pairing the noise with something pleasant so the puppy learns that such noises predict good things. Some dogs likely will develop noise phobias despite preventative training, but like other socialization experiences, preventative work for noises may reduce the likelihood that your dog has a noise issue as an adult. It’s impossible to predict which puppies will be more likely to develop noise sensitivity and which will not. Puppies with markedly fearful reactions may try to pull out of their collars and run away thereby putting themselves at risk of being lost or hit by a vehicle. Sound phobia can result in self injurious behaviors such as a dog jumping through a glass window, escaping through doors, and chewing holes into drywall. Sound sensitivity in puppies is a strong emotional or physical response to a sudden or loud sound within the environment.