Of course, the Irish Setter was bred to hunt beside their master all day in field and forest. But let thunder boom or fireworks explode and your dog is shaking and trying to climb into your lap.
Q: Why would a dog bred to be around guns be scared of thunder?
A: They learn to anticipate the gunshot noise as they are trained. They associate the environment of the woods with gunshot noises. The gun goes to the hunter's shoulder and there is a boom. They don't get any warning for thunder or fireworks.
Just as certain triggers cause terror in people (public speaking, spiders, snakes, heights, clowns), our dogs can also have fear triggers. Thunder, fireworks, or being alone are all common triggers for our dogs.
Relax Dog Aromatherapy uses our custom blend of gentle essential oils to tenderly help take your dog's anxiety and fear down to a manageable level.