Why is my old Jack Russell scared of loud noises & removing collar?

Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Sorry that Jax is having this issue. My recommendation is that you take him to a vet as soon as possible for an exam. Unfortunately his symptoms are too vague for me to pinpoint what may be the underlying cause of his illness. He could certainly have an ear infection or a foreign body inside his ear canal. He could also have a problem with the nerve(s) that run through the ear and innervate the head/mouth/tongue. He needs to have an exam in person by a vet so you can get to the bottom of his issue and so he can get the proper treatment. There is nothing I can recommend you do other than that at this stage with just the information you provided. Hope this helps to give you some direction. Best wishes.

I would discuss this with your veterinarian during a physical. That would make sure there is nothing medical going on with Moka. If Moka has nothing new medically going on with her then I would recommend trying some medication to help her anxiety. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach

It is possible something has scared her outside - fireworks, an incident with another dog or other event. A calming supplement and thundershirt may help, or walking her out on the leash until she toilets to relearn the appropriate behavior pattern

I am sorry we couldn't get to your question sooner. The symptoms you have described may be caused by vestibular syndrome. It is best if Jessie is examined by a vet to see if this is the case, and to determine which, if any, treatment is indicated. https://www.petcoach.co/article/dog-neurological-disorders-vestibular-disease/

I’m sorry to hear that this is going on with Lady. It is common as a dog ages to develop some anxiety disorders. It sounds as if the construction next-door probably precipitated the anxiety issues with Lady. What you are already doing is great and if you feel like it is helpful then I would continue to use the diffusers and supplements as needed. It may also be beneficial to get Lady a ThunderShirt for days you know there will be a lot noise and commotion around the house. If her anxiety is becoming severe and/or she’s beginning to have separation anxiety or restlessness at night you may want to discuss with your Veterinarian and anti-anxiety medication to help her stay calm. These issues are very common in older, geriatric pets so what you’re going through with Lady is very normal. Thanks for reaching out for help. If there’s anything else we can do to help you please let us know. Best of luck. https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/thundershirt-heather-gray-dog-anxiety-solution

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. It is possible that her vision is becoming more affected as she ages and maybe she is unable to see as well as she previously was. Shadows may scare her or things she cannot quite make out may scare her. However, due to her age, I would recommend having her examined by a veterinarian and have her blood tested to ensure that there are no other concerns. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! These could be signs that his vision may be affected perhaps by cataracts, or any other eye disease occurring in an older dog. I recommend that you have him evaluated by your veterinarian to see if that seems to be issue. Good luck and have a good night!