Have you ever wondered why some dogs are so calm around noisy environments, while others look nervous and stressed? There are many loud, new and unusual sounds a dog must get used to as a domestic pet or working dog.

Training our dogs to be comfortable with sound is essential to having a calm, well-adjusted dog. As new puppy owners you can start this training from 8 weeks of age. As a breeder you can start this from 3 weeks of age.

If every puppy was conditioned to a range of sounds during their ‘Sensitive Phase Period’ we would see huge improvements in fear related behaviours.