Many pet owners wonder whether their pets might be afraid of the dark.
And although dogs see better than people, they often behave in the dark as if they are afraid of it.
Let's figure out whether this is really true and whether pets are afraid of the absence of light.
Why a dog might be afraid of the dark
If you keep your pet in another room at night, then its fear and anxiety may be related not only to the lack of light. However, it is the darkness that it eventually associates with stress from the absence of its owners.
When talking about vision, it is important to mention the fact that dogs see better in the dark than humans.
However, their visual acuity decreases at nightfall, which can also create a stressful situation for the animal.
Additionally, negative associations with darkness may stem from childhood. In this case, it is important to provide light to the animal so that it experiences less stress when darkness falls.
Night lights, floor lamps and sconces will help with this; they will not interfere with your sleep, but will create a comfortable light background for the dog’s eyes in the home.
