Episode #233 Raising a Sound-Confident Puppy: Helping Your Dog Overcome Noise Anxiety

The Puppy Training Podcast

Baxter & Bella Puppy Training

Baxter & Bella Online Puppy School, New Puppy Tips, Dog Training, Puppy Training, New Puppy, Business, Society & Culture

4.7 • 637 Ratings

🗓️ 26 June 2025

⏱️ 9 minutes

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Summary

Loud sounds like thunder, fireworks, sirens, or even the vacuum cleaner can cause anxiety in young puppies—but it doesn’t have to stay that way! In this episode, Amy shares how to prevent and reduce sound sensitivity using positive reinforcement, gradual exposure, and confidence-building techniques. Learn how to introduce your puppy to new sounds the right way, including step-by-step guidance using a vacuum as an example. Plus, discover why leaving your puppy home from summer fireworks events...

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0:00.0	Does your puppy struggle with loud sounds? On today's episode, we're talking about how to help
0:04.9	desensitize them to these things so that they're not scared or anxious. Welcome to the puppy
0:11.2	training podcast. I'm Amy Jensen, founder of Baxter and Bella, the online puppy school. Here, we are
0:18.1	all about helping you create the best possible experience raising a puppy, from
0:22.8	training tips to practical tricks, all aimed at fostering a happy, well-behaved dog who
0:28.3	truly feels like part of the family.
0:30.7	So, if you are ready to enjoy the journey and strengthen the bond with your dog, let's get
0:35.7	started.
0:40.6	Hey, you guys, thanks for being here.
0:42.3	I appreciate it.
0:43.7	We are talking about loud sounds today.
0:46.1	Firework season is coming up.
0:47.5	It's summertime.
0:48.5	There's city celebrations.
0:49.8	There's Fourth of July celebrations.
0:52.0	And people love fireworks.
0:54.1	Dogs, hmm, don't always love them as much as we do.
0:58.1	So thanks for being here today. We want to make sure that our puppies and our dogs are able to
1:03.9	handle sounds. And some are more sound sensitive or noise sensitive than others. Some are anxious
1:10.3	and nervous when it comes to
1:11.6	thunderstorms, fireworks, sirens, or even maybe it's just the sound of a vacuum cleaner in your
1:16.5	house. These everyday noises can feel like major threats to our young puppies. Their hearing is
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