2006-08-02 14:10:13 · 12 answers · asked by Deeter 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
He was outside when it all started. He's been hiding in corners, closets and under desks.
2006-08-02 15:32:02 · update #1
Could be something he heard or felt, that you couldn't detect. Don't make a fuss over him when he's acting spooked, or you'll make it worse. Just get him distracted with a nice long run. My Rottie pup used to freak for an hour if she saw a paper bag!
2006-08-02 14:19:28 · answer #1 · answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Odds are, your dog heard something that you didn't. Dogs have supersonic hearing--that is, they can hear things that humans can't. Ever heard of a dog whistle? Case and point. Your dog probably heard something outside.. or maybe your house or apartment is settling (they tend to do that over the years). A dog's sense of hearing is as keen as their sense of smell.. So if your dog is loking around or acting spooked or barking at something that you can't see, they probably heard something. It might be getting ready to storm, and they're picking up on it.. My Jack Russell Terrier can sense a storm at least a half hour before it ever starts to sprinkle.
Don't encourage this habit. If they act spooked or start barking at something you didn't see or hear, just pat them on the head and ignore them. Don't coddle them or pet them or pay extra attention to them for this behavior, that only reinforces it. Just give them a pat on the head or a quick scratch behind the ears to reassure them that they're safe. They'll get over it evenutally...
2006-08-02 21:40:36 · answer #2 · answered by brooke44 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could have been a wild animal, or he could of thought he saw something or heard a nose that spooked him, look around carefully and listen.
2006-08-02 21:17:33 · answer #3 · answered by crazyrnot 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
might sound weired but ppl belive that animals includeing dogs can see things ppl cant so if u dont see it the dog might just gently pet the dog and talk to him or her the dog should calm down let it know it is safe and you wont let anything hurt it keep its attention on othere things let it outside for awile for some fresh air and to calm down
2006-08-02 21:16:59 · answer #4 · answered by shylilly_665 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He may be looking for stimulation.He needs at least 30 minutes a day to release pent up energy.
2006-08-02 21:29:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your house is haunted. Or a creepy person was outside.
2006-08-02 21:39:13 · answer #6 · answered by Isabella 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a dog that would do that from time to time. Kinda spooky isn't it?
2006-08-02 21:30:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get out of the house! sounds creepy
2006-08-02 21:15:23 · answer #8 · answered by mara 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
spooky!
they are more sensitive to smell, etc
could just be a passing lion
2006-08-02 21:18:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's probably going to start to thunder and lightning..they can hear it before we can
2006-08-02 21:17:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋