Fred is afraid of the train

[mariecq56]

Fred who is soon 3 yrs old is certainly afraid of the train and the loudspeaker. When hears it, he get all jumpy and wants to make a 180 degrees turn around....have been trying to do this last summer but now with winter....we went the train station just nearby ....LOL..he started getting agitated when he heard the loudspeaker.....any tips on how to solve this problem?

Thanks a lot, Marie

[LOVEGSD]

Have you tried distracting Fred when it rains, see if he'll play with you and not focus on what's happening outside??

[sami]

Lynn its the TRAIN he's frightened of not the RAIN!!!

Tracy

[LOVEGSD]

LMFAO.....god I need to get my eyes tested!!!!

Thanks for pointing that out....scrap my post above then

[LOVEGSD]

Ok now I'll try and answer the actual question....

Are you able to distract him in any way? Does he know the leave command? I would try to get that command in before he reacts and then praise and reward for any calm behaviour.

[sami]

They could still try distraction lynn!!! Mind you will be a bit time consuming on a long train journey!!!

Tracy

[LOVEGSD]

I'm confuzzled....LOL....is he scared of being on a train or the noise a train makes when he's outside?

I think maybe I'll leave this thread alone, I'm not helping and I'm getting more confused

[sami]

Go have a coffee Lynn and come back later!!

Not sure myself whether trying to get him on a train or the station is nearby and thats what he's reacting to. I think we had better wait for clarification!!

Tracy

[LOVEGSD]

LOL....I'll wait for the OP to reply...xxx

[mariecq56]

hi guys!! gosh i do needed that good laugh with all the response you two have been writing.....he is afraid of the train sound n when an announcement is made on the loudspeaker. i have tried distracting him but to no avail...resulting to getting high geared and the entire walk becomes a disaster...him fidgiting around like an insect.