Jamie versus the Vacuum

[k9krazee]

Aw poor Jamie!! We know how that goes...4 of the Hoodlums are afraid of the vacuum.

Micki wants to shred our vacuum to pieces, he absolutely hates it and always has! He barks, growls and literally attacks the vacuum, we've worked on it though, he still hates the thing but everytime the vacuum comes out now he runs to "his" rug and will sit there until we're finished.

[Jessika]

Well, she used to growl and try to attack it, but now she's just afraid. Charlie is ok, he'll just go lay on our bed where he knows it doesn't go, lol. But she'll whine and run away and run around in circles whenever I have it on.

If anyone else has any other tips let me know. I know not to baby or coddle her because it will reassure her fear, instead I just ignore her, and then do this with the treats. LITTLE success so far.

[jackie]

All my pups are scared of the vac too! I just get on with it and try to clean asap.

Sometimes when my boyfriend's brother comes over I have to just bring the vac out into the livingroom or else Tito won't give anyone a moments peace. He loves Duka (bfs brother), but Duka isn't really fond of dogs. Just the sight of the hoover makes Tito go lay on his bed, like he is saying "look, I am good, don't turn it on, I am quiet!"