Episode Description
Loud noises like fireworks, thunderstorms, and even construction can turn celebrations into nightmares for pets that suffer from noise phobias. Luckily, there are a range of products aimed at helping pet owners mitigate these stressful situations. In this episode of Barking Mad, we explore calming techniques, training methods, and innovative products in an effort to provide pet parents with a range of resources to help keep their pets cool, calm, and collected during times of stress.
Helpful Links
Learn more about dog anxiety and stress from Dr. Sydney McCauley and Dr. Allison Andrukonis: https://bsmpartners.net/insights/dog-anxiety-and-stress-symptoms-causes-and-ways-to-help-them-cope-part-1-common-forms-symptoms-and-causes/
And find more insights on how pet parents can help their canine companions cope with anxiety and stress: https://bsmpartners.net/insights/dog-anxiety-and-stress-signs-causes-and-ways-to-help-them-cope-part-2-ways-to-help-them-cope
Learn more from Dr. Katy Miller about operant conditioning as an effective method for animal training: https://bsmpartners.net/insights/unleashing-potential-a-guide-to-training-animals-with-operant-conditioning/
Find more information about Black River Dog Training: https://brdogtraining.com/
How to Stand Out in The Wild West of Pet Supplements by Dr. Katy Miller: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/standing-out-wild-west-pet-supplements-bsm-partners-32ixc/?trackingId=K6PgXhZPzBLgLDccTYzvgQ%3D%3D
Learn more about:
- Pawnix Noise-Canceling Headset for dogs: https://pawnix.com/
- ThunderShirt and other ThunderWorks products: https://thundershirt.com/
- Pet Honesty’s Calming Supplements for dogs: https://www.pethonesty.com/collections/dog-calming
Show Notes
00:00 – Inside the Episode
01:53 – So, What Is a Noise Phobia?
03:02 – What Situations Might Induce a Noise Phobia?
04:46 – How Common are Noise Phobias in Dogs?
06:10 – Dr. Katy Miller on “Fight or Flight”
07:43 – Stress Behaviors to Look For in Dogs
10:31 – The Fiery Phobia Hamster Wheel (And How to Get Off!)
12:27 – Training as a Tool for Phobia Management
15:42 – But Don’t Worry—There Are Other Methods!
16:30 – How to Prepare Your Pet & Your Home
18:21 – What To Do During a Noise Phobia-Inducing Event
19:45 – Lessons Learned the Hard Way
22:46 – What To Do After The Event
23:57 – Are Pharmaceuticals An Option?
25:46 – Wearables, Pheromones, Supplements—Oh My!
26:13 – Introducing Kirsten Brand of Pawnix, A Noise-Canceling Headset for Dogs
27:20 – The Science Behind the Pawnix Headset
32:29 – Introducing Dominic DeDominicis of ThunderWorks, Maker of the ThunderShirt
35:13 – What Are...