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Anyone else's dog HATE tennis?

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SnBLurker · 07/07/2022 15:02

Hi,

Odd question perhaps and I don't mean to play 😂 but my dog (frenchie) seems to be really anxious whenever it's on. I only really watch Wimbledon, but I really love it.

Anyway, noticed she in a cycle of hiding, shaking and being extra clingy. Was worried she was ill, so took her to the vets, but all good. Then I suddenly noticed a couple of days ago that it's only when the tennis is on. I'm not massively vocal when I watch it, but I guess occasionally I'll get excited or frustrated. I think it's mostly the clapping from the crowd that she doesn't like.

Just had it on again as she was away in the kitchen, but then she comes in, jumps on my lap and starts shaking again. Put it on mute and she stared at the TV and then stopped completely.

I know her breed are known for being anxious, but generally speaking, she isn't.

Does this sound familiar to anyone else? Seems like an unusual trigger.

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coffeecupsandfairylights · 07/07/2022 15:04

How strange!

I can't help though, mine loves the tennis 🤣

JauntyJinty · 07/07/2022 15:08

I bet she's just envious of all the tennis balls she can't play with!

SnBLurker · 07/07/2022 15:09

@coffeecupsandfairylights 😂

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SirenSays · 07/07/2022 15:11

I don't think my dogs have ever seen tennis on tv. They do like to pull the green fuzz off the balls though.

SnBLurker · 07/07/2022 15:11

@JauntyJinty haha she doesn't know what to do with a ball, bless her 😬😂

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Yodaisawally · 07/07/2022 15:12

Nope he LOVES it. Head goes back and forth with every shot but he is tennis ball obsessed.

Aria20 · 07/07/2022 21:20

Haha mine would be fixated on the balls. It's probably the crowd noise and the grunting! My mum's dog hates sport on the tv - especially football cos of the loud chanting/noisy crowd and instruments etc

SarahSissions · 07/07/2022 21:37

Are you sure it’s the tennis and she’s not coming into season which is making her clingy?

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