Whenever I turn on the vacuum, my dog either runs away or barks like crazy. Why does this noisy machine seem to turn them into a completely different animal?
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Whenever I turn on the vacuum, my dog either runs away or barks like crazy. Why does this noisy machine seem to turn them into a completely different animal?
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Dogs and vacuum cleaners have a famously rocky relationship! The loud noise and unpredictable movements of the vacuum can trigger your dog’s fight-or-flight instincts. To them, it might appear as a giant, noisy predator invading their space. The high-frequency sound that vacuums emit can also be particularly unpleasant for dogs, whose hearing is far more sensitive than ours. Additionally, some dogs see it as a fun “enemy” to challenge, which explains barking or chasing. To help, you can desensitize them by exposing them to the vacuum when it’s off, rewarding calm behavior, and gradually introducing the sound at low levels. With patience, your dog may eventually learn to tolerate it—or at least not consider it a mortal foe!