Husky (detailed introduction)

　　Playing mischievously is every dog’s favorite. Wherever the owner goes, the dog follows, always circling around the pant legs. If taken for a walk, it will show excitement by jumping and bouncing. During these behaviors, dogs feel comfortable and full of joy. On the contrary, dogs also have feelings of fear and anxiety.

　　What exactly are dogs afraid of? Psychologists and behaviorists have observed that dogs fear sounds, fire, light, and death. Untrained dogs typically show obvious fear toward thunder and fireworks. The rumbling of airplanes, gunshots, explosions, and other similar noises are all objects of fear for dogs. When dogs hear sudden loud noises, they first exhibit shock from the unexpected sound, then run to a place they consider safe, such as under the eaves or inside a room, tucking their necks and hiding in small spaces with ears pressed down, showing terror. This fear of sound is an innate instinct, a remnant of dogs’ wild state mentality, but this instinct can be changed through training.

　　To overcome this fear in dogs, sound desensitization training should begin when dogs are puppies to help them adapt to such stimuli. Besides sounds, many dogs are also afraid of light, which stems from the natural phenomena of thunder and lightning that the dog associates together without understanding their cause-and-effect relationship.