31 everyday fears and phobias in dogs

Any pet parent will know each dog is unique. Just like humans, canines have their own likes and dislikes and the same goes for their fears and phobias.

Some owners might be restricted to local walks due to their dog's fear of the car, others may have a ban on guests entering their house due to their petrified pup and for some, housekeeping might get held up by their hound hiding from the vacuum.

Anxiety in dogs isn’t unusual. Many fears and phobias experienced by our four-legged friends are caused by either low exposure or a history of trauma directly. So understanding what exactly your dog is fearful of and its root cause is the first step on your journey back to the life you had imagined. Of course, knowing how to calm a dog down is always useful. But treats can go a long way at enticing your cute companion out of its hiding place too.

To help you keep your pooch calm today, tomorrow and beyond and limit periods of stress, we have compiled some of the most common everyday fears and phobias in dogs.