Positive Dog Training Blog

I turned on the vacuum for the first time since we got the new puppy. He ran away from it about as fast as he could. Why is my dog scared of the vacuum cleaner? Well, its a common problem actually and if not introduced the right way can be a life long issue for a dog.

I’m going to start my puppy on a little “vacuum cleaner” program to get him used to it. First I’m going to leave it in the kitchen where he is (when I’m in there) so he can just get used to the sight of it. After a while I will progress to moving it without sound. I may drop some food around to get him more relaxed.

I’m also going to run the vacuum while he eats ( but not near him, probably at a distance ) and over time, bring it closer until he is no longer scared. I can also drop food behind me as I vacuum, encouraging him to follow me rather than to feel chased by it.

Your dog doens’t have to be scared of the vacuum cleaner, you just have to go slow and take it step by step.

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