BingBlaze n Skyla Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Skyla is absolutely terrified of the hoover , so i got some treats (cheesey bites) n ive decided im gonna try n tackle her fear , in short bursts of corse i dont want to overwhelm her so i started off sitting next to her with the hoover off n put a treat ON the hoover , and then on the hoover pipe , i then turned the hoover on n gave her a treat for not reacting , we then progressed to me moving the hoover around whilst giving her a couple of treats , i then brought it right next to her whilst treating her for not reacting , n used the pipe to stroke her at the same time , i then held a few treats so she would follow me and be next to my side whilst hoovering the house for a minute or two then i put a couple of treats on the hoover whilst it was on , n finished by switching the hoover off giving her a couple more treats n a big fuss n a praise just wondering if this is the best way to go about it? i dont want to make her fear worse but she seemed fine, any other methods? has any1 else trained their dog to not fear the hoover or something similar? kind of hoover im using , its not an upright one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #3 Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 get a henry as it has a smiley face on lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 angel hides in her crate or the loo lol she hates it. storm attacks it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val (Zebedee) Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 We've not had the hoover as an issue as we have wooden floors downstairs so just sweep but Kaviq did have a major issue with the hairdryer, and I did the same with him, desensitised him gradually - I think you're doing the right thing as she sounds like she's not having any issues, I'd say keep up with what you are doing and good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyse Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 I'd imagine as long as you desensitize them... Suka runs away from the vacuum cleaner and the hairdrier. It doesn't look like he's scared of it (body language says so), but he just...runs away whenever he sees them. Maybe he doesn't like the noise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIOTcore Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 ahaha my 3 arre scared too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvMyKai Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Sounds like youre doing it just right to me!!! Kai seemed to be a little scared of the hoover first, everytime i got it out to clean his kennel he would run away and/or bark at it but i just completely ignored him and i think he realised it was ok because he then just sat down next to it watching me and eventually fell asleep next to it whilst it was on ( i think he liked the feeling of the warm air on his face, weird pup)...seems like he wasnt too scared then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osinn11 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Haven't really though about trying to get Ace to like the "hoover" I actually find it quite amusing that he runs and hides. (Bad Owner I know) I would guess your on the right track with treats and praise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Storm hates the hoover, but not bothered about the hairdryer, which in fact I use to dry him when he's thoroughly soaked. I find it strange as most things do not bother him - fireworks, balloons birsting, etc. Holly on the other hand, who is Collie cross, is scared of most things, and yet tolerates the hoover! I've never considered trying to get him used to it, as I really do not see it as a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted January 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 We have wooden floors too but easier to Hoover lol she was a little bit skittish today but not as bad as she has been :-) Sent from my ST18i using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devildust76 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Kodiak gets weirdly excited when the old Dyson makes an appearance he licks it and wags his tail at it. It is very strange. I then turn it on and he talks to it. Doing the housework is a very noisy affair in our house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted January 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Kodiak gets weirdly excited when the old Dyson makes an appearance he licks it and wags his tail at it. It is very strange. I then turn it on and he talks to it. Doing the housework is a very noisy affair in our house Lol blaze woo's n plays with ours :-/ Sent from my ST18i using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devildust76 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Lol blaze woo's n plays with ours :-/ Sent from my ST18i using Forum Runner Thats good. I thought it was just him. 'Little' weirdo that he is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted January 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Thats good. I thought it was just him. 'Little' weirdo that he is Sent from my ST18i using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devildust76 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 yup that's it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponder85 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 All three of mine are scared of it, probably bc I chase them with it. Even if it's unplugged, I run after them and make the noise. Ha, I never realized y'all call it a Hoover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Skye barks and attacks the hoover its funny ill get a video next time! Shadow just moves around the room if i get close to him and looks annoyed if i need him to move off the sofa lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted January 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 All three of mine are scared of it, probably bc I chase them with it. Even if it's unplugged, I run after them and make the noise. Ha, I never realized y'all call it a Hoover. What do u call it? Lol Sent from my ST18i using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 In Poland, it's called the Electrolux - they must have got in first where Hoover did in Britain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 mine just lie there and wont move!!!!!! echo likes the hairdryer on her you are doing a fab job nix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebe03 Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Every dog I've ever owned as hated the Hoover so I just made sure they were out of the room before I would vacuum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjb Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 When i start hoovering (yes men can Hoover) Naya comes over, jumps around a bit, chases the Hoover, runs away, comes back, she sometimes lets off a little bark. Like blaze on the vid, just with the speed turned up lol. She's more excited than scared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redimp Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Sent from my ST18i using Forum Runner Lmao that's what Coupe does too, he also plays with the mop, dusters and blankets. He is a funny wee monkey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueWolf Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Glala and Dana just run off when they see the hover At home, I get the opposite with our cat Beppe who is deaf. I actually need to lift her up to hover the couch (and wake her up if she's asleep, despite the vacuum being right next to her). So strange as I'm used to see everything run away when I get the vacuum out, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 lol Jos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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