My dog is terrified of cooking?

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I have had a Shih Tzu for about six years now (we got him when he was about two). About 2-3 years ago, he suddenly started acting very strange whenever my mom would start cooking anything in a frying pan. He acted extremely nervous and jittery, and would tuck his tail and run downstairs and to the door. For a while, if I let him outside during this time, he would almost run away!

He's been doing this ever since, and for the longest time it seemed like only the sound of a frying pan or deep-fryer would start making him behave so strangely. Now it's gotten to the point where he'll just start acting paranoid around dinnertime, whether any of us are frying anything or not!

He is a rescued dog, but my mom knows for a fact that he was not abused very badly. I really don't know why he would start acting the way he does, since he hasn't always been this way.

Anyone have pets that act strange like this? And is it normal? I'm considering asking our vet about it, since it's gotten worse now...

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    probably got hit with a hot frying pan, or saw another dog or human being hit with one.

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  • CockyCaitlain
    13 years ago

    Yeh i suppose its normal i pressed yes because it is my dog was the same

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  • aussiewolf
    13 years ago

    it would be a good idea to talk to the vet about it and how to help your dog.
    my dog doesnt like sneezing. it doesnt matter whether she is outside or on the other side of the house, when she hears me sneeze, she runs up to me to make sure i am okay. i think she thinks i am in pain or something. then when she knows i am okay, she runs off to do whatever she was doing.

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  • dappled
    13 years ago

    Dogs I've had have especially disliked certain noises. Generally anything you'd never hear in nature. I had a dog whose ears would droop when food was frying. Cans of drink being opened is another unpopular one, although she would get up right close to the ring pull with fake bravery and then cower when it was pulled. Anything which crinkled or crackled was also unpopular.

    Dogs require a lot of responsibility in their owners. Rescue dogs especially need this. Don't think of this as a problem with the dog that needs to be fixed. Think instead of an extra responsibility for yourself in order to keep the dog happy. With patience, canine phobias can be overcome but very often the kindest thing to do is to change your own routine for the sake of the dog.

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    • HikariDareigan
      13 years ago

      Thanks for your comment :)

      And yeah...I partially blame my parents. When my dog starts acting up like that, I'll have him sit by me on the couch and I'll comfort him as much as I can, while on the other hand my parents are like drill sergeants, always saying "KNOCK IT OFF, WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU." I've gotten on them about it before, and at least my mom's started listening. He's also become a real mama's-boy to her lately, so hopefully he'll start getting over it soon.

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