Part of being dog means that you don’t necessarily understand how the world works as well as humans do. Things like cars and vacuums just make no sense. They might as well be some sort of black magic. That’s why the nervous pups often get so worked up around them.
However, natural occurrences can be pretty terrifying as well. It’s pretty common that thunder will upset an animal, and some dogs are even afraid of the rain itself. It’s just too wet. Really, it sounds crazy, but it’s true.
We’ve gathered 75 dogs with the weirdest phobias to share with you today and some of them will likely blow your mind. As humans, we might find their illogical fears pretty silly, but for these hilarious pups, the terror is real.
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1. Startling Lightning
There was a thunderstorm going on outside and the loud bolts of lightning shook the whole house. The dog immediately ran over to protect his friend the kitten. He jumped on top of her and covered her with his paws to keep her safe.
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2. Vacuum Nightmare
This dog became petrified of the vacuum cleaner. She was happily sleeping on the couch beforehand. However, as soon as the loud machine got close to her, she jumped up into the corner to hide.
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3. Scary Robot
Even robot vacuums can cause dogs to freak out. That’s what happened in this household. The Roomba chased the pup into a tiny crack in between the washer and the sink.
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4. Firecracker Panic
Here we have a dog that was so terrified by fireworks going off outside that she rushed into the bathroom and jumped into the shower with her owner. He will protect her. She is certain.
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5. Acting Critic
Most individuals love Julia Roberts, but not this dog. As soon as he saw the actress’s face on the magazine cover, he immediately backed away. He is not a fan.
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6. Magic Box
Not all pets are interested in the television. Most just ignore it. However, this dog tried watching it one day. It pretty much blew his mind.
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7. Toy Sheep
This little jumping sheep really freaks the dog out. He doesn’t know what to think about the stuffed toy. He thought it was just like his other chew toys, then he realized it was alive.
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8. Scared And Lazy
These two were out on a hike. Everything was going good until they arrived at the top of the mountain. The dog was too afraid to climb back down and had to hitch a ride in his owner’s arms.
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9. Kitten Gang
Most dogs chase the cats around the house. However, in this case, it’s the other way around. The wimpy pup is afraid of all of the tiny new kittens that just joined the family.
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10. Guitar Table
“My dog is scared of my guitar. So I took advantage of his weakness and started eating on the back of my guitar so he won’t interrupt me,” explains the woman. It looks like her strategy works. The dog is keeping a safe distance.
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11. Tiny Horror
When it comes to phobias, size doesn’t always matter. That’s what this photo proves. The little puppy chased the bigger dog right into the owner’s arms.
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12. Birthday Hater
Growing older can be terrifying. Especially when you are a dog. Every year that goes by for a dog is equivalent to seven human years.
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13. Umbrella Required
This pup is afraid of rain. It doesn’t even have to be raining hard. If a couple of drops are coming down, it’s enough to keep her car-bound, even after arriving at the destination.
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14. Farm Life
Whenever the tractor is running, the safest place to be is on the farmer’s lap. The pup often clings onto the man for dear life. The engine is loud and intimidating.
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15. Dangerous Kitten
The dog is 85 pounds, but she is still a big baby. Even the kitten scares her. In this photo, she can be seen hiding under the table trying to get away from the 1.5-pound monster.
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16. Human Pedestal
If the vacuum is running, the safest place to be is on top of the owner’s back. It provides a good view of what’s going on, but if something crazy happens, there is a human in between for protection.
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17. Big Stretch
This goofy pup is actually afraid of leaving the carpet. The hardwood floor is just way too slippery. The pup will do anything to avoid walking on it.
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18. Backseat Buddies
Some dogs really enjoy going for rides. Others get a little nervous. Luckily for this scared dog, there was a friendly toddler in the back to help look after him.
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19. Rodent Problem
Why is the dog standing on top of the cabinet? It turns out, she saw a mouse running around. It absolutely terrified her.
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20. Bad Driver
The dog is not a fan of her owner’s driving abilities. She likes to ride in the front seat to look out the window. However, as soon as the car gets going, she gets really nervous.
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21. Hind Legs First
This pit bull has an irrational fear of walking into rooms. He gets around it by entering rooms backward. Once he gets through the door, it’s all good.
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22. Creepy Giraffe
The mom got the family dog a new giraffe toy to play with. However, it’s safe to say that the dog is not impressed. In fact, he is incredibly scared of it.
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23. Other Species
Both the mouse and the dog were super spooked when they ran into each other in the park. The mouse doesn’t like dogs and the dog doesn’t like mice. There is no doubt about it — they are never going to be friends.
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24. Giant Zucchini
Vegetables aren’t normally something to get worked up about. However, these little corgis are highly skeptical of the zucchini. It is practically bigger than they are.
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25. Unexpected Swimmer
The pup was going for a swim in the pool when he was joined by a duck. It was very shocking. The dog didn’t know what to think of the strange quacking creature.
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26. Grass Cutting Machine
This beautiful girl is afraid of the lawnmower. As soon as the owner turned it on, she went and hid behind the hose. It was a pretty silly spot to run to, but to the dog, it made total sense.
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27. Let’s Go Home
The dog thought that they were going to the park to play. However, it turned out that they were going in for a surprise veterinarian visit. The dog hates the vet’s office.
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28. Crazy Pugs
The pug is extremely creeped out. Just a second ago, his owner looked like a human. Now he is a giant pug. He even has another pug image printed on his t-shirt.
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29. Joining The Herd
When you are scared of the lawnmower, one of the best places to hide is amongst the alpacas. Dogs can blend right in. If you’re part of the herd, your odds of surviving go way up.
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30. Cat Trouble
The family decided to adopt a cat, however, the dog is not happy about it. Every time the cat comes near her, she runs into the corner and hides. If she can’t see the cat, the cat can’t see her, right?
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31. Powerful Storm
“My dog is 13 and just decided she has a crippling fear of thunder. This is the only thing that’s helped,” explains the owner. The dog has to be completely covered in blankets to feel safe during the storm.
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32. Lap Dog
The cat loves playing with the dog. However, the dog doesn’t want anything to do with the little furball. Anytime she comes close, the 80-pound dog runs and jumps in the owner’s lap.
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33. Mean Cat
Here is another dog that doesn’t vibe well with the family cat. It’s because of how aggressive it is. As soon as the cat sees the dog, it starts to attack.
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34. Fear Of Bridges
Crossing bridges can be very scary. This dog refuses to do it. The man has to pick up the hefty pup and carry her across every time they encounter one.
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35. Desk Duty
This pup is named Flex. He accompanies his owner every day at the gym. However, he prefers to stay by the front desk. He doesn’t work out himself and the weights really make him nervous.
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36. Healthy Drinks
For whatever reason, this dog really hates cucumber water. Look at how sad his face is. He can’t believe his owner would drink that bottle of nastiness near him.
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37. Feeling Fear
Some dogs are afraid of everything. That’s how this guy is. Even on his birthday, he has a terrified look on his face. He wants the cupcake but doesn’t like the candle.
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38. Calming Hug
Vacuums can be super frightening. However, it’s nothing that a big hug can’t cure. Hugs are the best medicine when you are feeling scared.
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39. Loud Noises
This pup really took a big leap when the vacuum came near. She is just as afraid of the loud machine as all of the other dogs. It is a pretty common phobia.
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40. Comfort Animal
There was some serious thunder rattling off outside and it sent this dog into a tailspin. She was terrified. She grabbed her stuffed animal for comfort and jumped on the couch.
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41. Angry Wildlife
Wild boars are vicious animals. They can be quite dangerous. It’s something that this dog understands all too well. Every day, he has to walk by one of them.
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42. Freaky Ferret
It looks like these two dogs have never seen a ferret before. To them, it is an obscure new creature. They have no idea whether it’s friendly or not, but they aren’t about to find out.
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43. Bubble Wrap Scare
A lot of dogs hide in the bathtub when they are scared. It provides a good amount of protection. This dog ended up in there because the kids were popping bubble wrap out in the hallway.
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44. Save Me
St. Bernards are massive dogs. However, even with their incredible size, they still have silly fears. This one saw a three-pound cat walk by and instantly ran and jumped on its owner.
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45. Drive By
Have you ever met a dog that is afraid of cars? Most like to chase them, but this pup hides in the bushes when they pass by. She doesn’t like the loud vehicles one bit.
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46. Pet Store Blues
The other dogs at the store were barking and it scared this pup pretty bad. He ran and hid underneath a shelf. It took a lot of coaxing to get him to come back out.
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47. Annoying Beeping
In this house, the smoke detector was low on batteries. It started beeping every few seconds. Of course, the dog ran away. He went and hid in the curtains.
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48. Sound Proof
The owner sent their dog to the grooming salon only to find out that she was afraid of the blow dryer. The groomers came up with an interesting solution. They gave her hearing protection!
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49. Big Barrier
The small ladder is enough to keep the dog from leaving the room. She refuses to jump over it, even though it is half her size. She is just not nimble enough, or at least, she thinks that she isn’t.
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50. Accidental Swim
This dog was sound asleep when a car driving by backfired. The loud bang awoke him from his slumber and sent him running right into the pool. It was a hilarious accident.
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51. Inside Dog
Most dogs really love going outside, but not this one. She is afraid to leave the house. The world is a scary place and it is much safer to just stay inside.
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52. Escaping The Darkness
The dark is terrifying for this goofy fellow. The parents tried to put him to bed, but he was not having it. He came running back into their bedroom where the light was still on.
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53. Scary Movie
The owner decided to turn on a zombie movie. Not long after, the dog came sprinting up onto the couch. Both of them were so scared.
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54. Please Come Back
“My puppy is scared of the hallway so anytime one of us goes to the bedroom she waits patiently,” explains the owner. The puppy really doesn’t like being left alone. She needs her human friends around to feel safe.
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55. Automatic Car Wash
This is what happened when the owner went through the car wash with the dog in the passenger seat. She was freaking out. She hid as well as she could underneath the dashboard.
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56. Safe Space
These pups are both afraid of the vacuum cleaner. Any time it starts running, they take off and hide underneath the bed. If they can’t see what’s going on, they can’t get hurt.
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57. Fire Escape
When a fire drill took place in this building, the dog about had a panic attack. Fire alarms sound off at ear-splitting volumes. The loud sirens are deafening.
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58. Smelly Phobia
No one likes farts. They smell horrible and can stink up a whole room. This dog doesn’t even like his own farts. He is baffled by the strange gas coming out of his body.
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59. Splashing Around
The beach is a very fun place to play. Although, you have to be careful to watch out for the waves. They come crashing in quite quickly and there is not a lot of time to escape.
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60. Suspicious Feather
There are a lot of random phobias one can have, but this is the first time we have ever seen anyone afraid of a feather. The pup just can’t figure it out. Is it alive or not?
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61. Chainsaw Horror
The noisy chainsaw outside really scared this big baby. He came running over to his owner howling. He needed some emotional support.
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62. Cat Vs. Dog
In this photo, the dog can be seen peaking around the corner to check if the cat is still there. Unfortunately, the answer is yes. He will have to stay in the kitchen until the scary cat leaves.
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63. Unidentified Flying Object
It’s not just cats that are terrifying either. Some dogs are afraid of other animals too. This one hates his family’s pet bird. Anything that is green and can fly is not to be trusted.
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64. Puppy Scare
There is only room for one dog in this household. That’s what the family found out when they brought home a new puppy recently. The older dog was absolutely terrified.
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65. Photo Phobia
Here we have a pup who is afraid of the shutter sound on the camera. Every time it opens and shuts, the pup makes this face. It’s pretty goofy.
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66. Autumn Fun
Kids love playing in leaves, but this dog definitely doesn’t. As soon as the child jumped in the leaf pile, the dog freaked out. It was so surprised.
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67. Sketchy Stairs
“My golden retriever is afraid of stairs. When I go down the stairs she always greets me with a teddy and that look,” explains the owner. The dog won’t go up the stairs, but she always patiently waits at the bottom for her owner’s return.
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68. Old School Sweeper
This vacuum isn’t even electronic, yet, the dog is still afraid. It makes strange noises when it moves across the floor. It is enough to spook her.
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69. Good Hiding Place
This dog jumped in the dishwasher when he realized that a thunderstorm was going on outside. The flashing lightning really spooks him. Plus, he hates the sound of thunder.
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70. Another Storm Hater
The family couldn’t find the dog anywhere. Finally, they located him hiding in the closet. The thunderstorm that was taking place in the area had him really upset.
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71. Electric Fence
This office allows dogs. However, in order to keep the pup in the room, they had to make a doggy gate. She is afraid of electronics and won’t cross the barrier, even though it would be very easy to.
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72. Small Airplane
A lot of people are afraid of flying, but how about dogs? It’s this pup’s first flight and he is very nervous. He also looks a little too big for his seat on the plane.
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73. Bed Thief
The pesky cat stole the dog’s bed, but she is too afraid to steal it back. She looks to her owner for assistance. However, at some point, she is going to have to learn to fight her own battles.
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74. Crazy Lumberjack
Here is another dog who is afraid of chainsaws. The owner was cutting wood and the dog hid behind the barn and watched. It was just like a scene out of a horror movie he saw once.
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75. Terrifying Stuffed Animal
These people bought their dog a stuffed animal to play with. However, the dog is deathly afraid of it. Any time the plush toy gets near him, he runs and hides in the corner.
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