Beep, Boom, Bang! Protocols for Dogs with Sound Sensitivity.
A webinar with Debbie Martin. Recording from November, 2024
Beep, Boom, Bang! Protocols for Dogs with Sound Sensitivity:
It is estimated that anywhere from one-third to two-thirds of dogs have noise aversions! If you saw 12 dogs in your practice each day, 4 to 8 of them are likely to develop noise sensitivities in their lifetime. Not only can a fear of sounds be physiologically and emotionally damaging for dogs, but it can also strain the human-animal relationship. This session will provide you with strategies for how to approach and prevent sound sensitivities, including teaching desired coping skills.
Objectives:
- Recognize the correlation between noise aversions, pain, and separation anxiety.
- Discover options for teaching the dog successful coping strategies.
- Identify environmental changes to help minimize a dog’s perception of fear-inducing sounds.
Debbie Martin is a Licensed Veterinary Technician in Texas and one of only 30 Veterinary Technician Specialist in Behavior (VTS-Behavior). She has been a full-time registered/licensed veterinary technician since 1996 and has been involved in the animal behavior and training field since 1998. She is a contributing author and co-editor of the textbook Canine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses by Wiley-Blackwell. Debbie is the co-author of a book on normal development and training for dogs: Puppy Start Right: Foundation Training for the Companion Dog. Debbie’s combined experience in general practice and behavior specialty has fueled her passion for preventive behavior medicine and the Fear Free initiative. Debbie is honored to be a subject matter expert for Fear Free and Fear Free Happy Homes.
