It is said that dogs have better eyesight than people at night. So you wouldn't think a dog would be afraid of the dark, right? Well maybe it isn't that it is dark but the objects you find in the dark. What we take for granted, like an ordinary garbage can may just look like a monster to a dog.
Things just look different at night. The lighting changes everything. To help your dog feel safe and comfortable, be sure to walk them at night as well as during the day. Keep in mind, that this isn't just exercise to burn off dinner or get tired before bedtime but to experience the different sights, sounds and smells that occur at night time.
If you have a particularly skittish dog be prepared for your dog to jump away as you pass something that looks strange to them. Have a good grip on the leash but try not to hold your dog too tight or too close to you because that may send the wrong message down the leash.
You can talk to your dog as you pass the "Scary" object telling them what they are seeing; like "Daisy, that's a garbage can or that's a fire hydrant". Telling your dog What they are seeing is better than just telling them "It's OK. it's Ok". Be a cheerleader not a coddler. Your confidence will help your dog be braver and then your dog won't think the Boogie-Man's gonna jump out and get them.
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