Albea
05-21-2001, 12:48 PM
Somebody asked about this subject some time ago and I found this yesterday:
Vacuum Phobia
Is your dog terrified of the vacuum cleaner? Or, do you wish you could vacuum your dog or cat? Give this a try.
It may not work, but the time investment is minimal and it's worth a try.
Put yourself and your dog in a small room, like a bathroom, with the hose to a canister vac. Leave the canister outside the door and sit on the floor, back against the door, with your dog. Play with the hose. Let her/him smell it, paw it, or whatever. Rub it on the dog playfully. Once everything is cool, have someone else turn the machine on or stick your arm through the door and do it yourself. Just leave the hose on the floor away from the dog and do something else -- play with another toy, give treats. If the noise outside the door is being ignored, play with the hose again.
The best place for first contact is on the chest and it feels really good to your dog. Don't overdo it.Turn the machine off, give your dog a treat, and end the session.
After just one session, your dog (or cat) may be demanding to be vacuumed.
- Paula Dupy
From: http://Emazing.com/dog.htm
Vacuum Phobia
Is your dog terrified of the vacuum cleaner? Or, do you wish you could vacuum your dog or cat? Give this a try.
It may not work, but the time investment is minimal and it's worth a try.
Put yourself and your dog in a small room, like a bathroom, with the hose to a canister vac. Leave the canister outside the door and sit on the floor, back against the door, with your dog. Play with the hose. Let her/him smell it, paw it, or whatever. Rub it on the dog playfully. Once everything is cool, have someone else turn the machine on or stick your arm through the door and do it yourself. Just leave the hose on the floor away from the dog and do something else -- play with another toy, give treats. If the noise outside the door is being ignored, play with the hose again.
The best place for first contact is on the chest and it feels really good to your dog. Don't overdo it.Turn the machine off, give your dog a treat, and end the session.
After just one session, your dog (or cat) may be demanding to be vacuumed.
- Paula Dupy
From: http://Emazing.com/dog.htm