Via facebook op deze gehoorbeschermers voor honden geattendeerd. Oorspronkelijk bedoeld voor in vliegtuigjes maar ook als bescherming tegen andere geluiden bruikbaar.
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Do They Work for Fireworks?
Even though that was not the original intent, they work extrememly well to reduce your dog's fear of fireworks. Mutt Muffs offer sound reduction. Fireworks are loud noises. So yes!
Thunderstorms?
From Soraya V Juarbe-Diaz, DVM, DACVB, CAAB, Board certified veterinary behaviorist.....
"The answer is, it depends. There are 2 types of severe fears that can make a dog react during thunderstorms: noise phobia and thunderstorm phobia."
"With noise phobias, dogs respond with excessive fear to a single or a variety of noises. During thunderstorms, dogs show fear only after they hear thunder, and occasionally, when they see lightning (because one usually follows the other). They tend to recover, that is - go back to normal, shortly after the storm passes and the last thunder is heard. They also can be anxious when they hear things that 'sound' like thunder, such as gunshots, back firing cars and some types of fireworks. Rain alone, cloudy or windy days do not upset these dogs as much. They may respond to other noises, and what they are scared of can vary (plastic bags, metal on metal, etc.) For a lot of these dogs, wearing Mutt Muffs when the sounds are occurring are a big help."
"If your dog responds to other changes that occur during thunderstorms, such as heavy rain, cloudy skies, wind, flickering lights in your home (signaling an impending power outage) and seem to predict the weather better than the local weather service, your dog is likely thunderphobic. It is possible and likely that these dogs can detect changes in barometric pressure. Because thunder is only one of the things that occur during thunderstorms, your dog is not likely to benefit as much from wearing the Mutt Muffs. While you can try using them and seeing if they help, don't be surprised if they don't. These dogs have more things that trigger a terrifying fear and need more help to provide relief."
Soraya V Juarbe-Diaz, DVM, DACVB, CAAB
Board certified veterinary behaviorist.
From Team Mutt Muffs.....
It depends. The feedback is mixed. Many report Mutt Muffs provide great relief for their dogs during thunderstorms. We have had returns, though, stating that they provided no significant relief.
If your dog is sensitive to the noise of the thunder, these will help. Storms, however, have many other factors than just noise. The air pressure drops, the sky grows dark, the wind kicks up, and the air becomes statically charged. All of these things could be the source of your dog's discomfort.
As always, if you would decide to try them, and find they don't meet with Fido's approval, just return them for a refund.
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Do They Work for Fireworks?
Even though that was not the original intent, they work extrememly well to reduce your dog's fear of fireworks. Mutt Muffs offer sound reduction. Fireworks are loud noises. So yes!
Thunderstorms?
From Soraya V Juarbe-Diaz, DVM, DACVB, CAAB, Board certified veterinary behaviorist.....
"The answer is, it depends. There are 2 types of severe fears that can make a dog react during thunderstorms: noise phobia and thunderstorm phobia."
"With noise phobias, dogs respond with excessive fear to a single or a variety of noises. During thunderstorms, dogs show fear only after they hear thunder, and occasionally, when they see lightning (because one usually follows the other). They tend to recover, that is - go back to normal, shortly after the storm passes and the last thunder is heard. They also can be anxious when they hear things that 'sound' like thunder, such as gunshots, back firing cars and some types of fireworks. Rain alone, cloudy or windy days do not upset these dogs as much. They may respond to other noises, and what they are scared of can vary (plastic bags, metal on metal, etc.) For a lot of these dogs, wearing Mutt Muffs when the sounds are occurring are a big help."
"If your dog responds to other changes that occur during thunderstorms, such as heavy rain, cloudy skies, wind, flickering lights in your home (signaling an impending power outage) and seem to predict the weather better than the local weather service, your dog is likely thunderphobic. It is possible and likely that these dogs can detect changes in barometric pressure. Because thunder is only one of the things that occur during thunderstorms, your dog is not likely to benefit as much from wearing the Mutt Muffs. While you can try using them and seeing if they help, don't be surprised if they don't. These dogs have more things that trigger a terrifying fear and need more help to provide relief."
Soraya V Juarbe-Diaz, DVM, DACVB, CAAB
Board certified veterinary behaviorist.
From Team Mutt Muffs.....
It depends. The feedback is mixed. Many report Mutt Muffs provide great relief for their dogs during thunderstorms. We have had returns, though, stating that they provided no significant relief.
If your dog is sensitive to the noise of the thunder, these will help. Storms, however, have many other factors than just noise. The air pressure drops, the sky grows dark, the wind kicks up, and the air becomes statically charged. All of these things could be the source of your dog's discomfort.
As always, if you would decide to try them, and find they don't meet with Fido's approval, just return them for a refund.
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Mijn oudste whippet heeft vuurwerkangst en een nog milde angst voor donder, dus ik ga hier hard over nadenken.
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