My dog hides under the couch and barks. Is she scared or in pain?

Usually, this means that your dog is anxious or frightened of something - many dogs shake or tremble during thunderstorms or when neighbors are using fireworks outside. It could also mean that Bella is in pain for some reason - she may have injured herself somehow, or she could have a problem like a slipped disc in her back causing her to be painful. If the [shaking](https://www.petcoach.co/article/why-is-my-dog-shaking-most-common-reasons/) and hiding does not resolve over the next few hours, or if she has any other symptoms such as vomiting, not eating, or lethargy, I would recommend having her examined by your veterinarian to diagnose and treat the underlying cause.

I'm sorry that Lola is acting this way. Get her in to the vet so that they can do an exam and lab work on her. Its possible that there has been a change in her health that is making her want to hide. Sometimes if dogs are painful or nauseated, they will seek to hide. If she gets a clean bill of health at the vet, contact as your vet to recommend a good trainer. A trainer can probably help you specifically address Lola's behaviors. In the meantime, just be sure that every interaction at home is rewarded; keep treats out and treat her and praise her whenever she is not in the closet. I am sorry that were weren't able to get to your question sooner! Thank you for asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach and good luck with her!

Hi there and thank you for using Pet Coach to address your concern. She may be hiding due to pain. If she injured her back or something else she may be cowering from discomfort. I would recommend monitoring her for the next 2-3 days, allow her to rest and not play hard. If she continues to cower and hide, then I would recommend having a veterinarian take a look at her to help better determine what could be going on. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions!

It could be that something scared Roxie, or she may be ill. Without any further symptoms, I can't say for sure what is causing her to hide under the table, but I would let her be for now. She will come out when she is ready, but if she continues to hide there for a couple of hours, when I would try to tempt her out with some treats or boiled white meat chicken (no bones). You can take her into the vet if you are concerned she is ill.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Callie. If she is starting her next heat cycle, this can result in behavior changes. Otherwise I have had patients display odd behaviors when they are experiencing a respiratory tract infection. Monitor for any coughing or sneezing as this would be another sign of an infection. Finally, she could be painful somewhere. She will likely need to see her veterinarian for a diagnosis and if any treatment is required. I hope this information helps!

It could be lots of things, a sound only Miki can hear, itching from fleas or allergies, pain, etc. If this behavior continues in 24 hours, it is a good idea to have him examined by a vet for any possible medical causes.

Any continued abnormal symptoms (longer than 24 hours) warrants a vet exam. I cannot tell you what is wrong with him just by your description as those symptoms are very vague. I suggest you get him examined by your vet to see if there is an underlying medical issue. If there is no underlying medical problem found then you can speak to your vet about possibly trying some anti-anxiety medications as the behavior he is exhibiting is not normal. If you can, video him doing this so you can show the vet.