sam is a werido

hes driving me nuts he always scared of going down the playing fields any loud noise like moterbikes, car braking or any type of loud bang..

shaking like mad

Aww poor boy xx

the last year fireworks change him a lot i think they scared him to death

Aww poor Sam

Poor Sam I must admit since the firework scenario with Vin he is like a nervous wreck with any loud unusual noises   

Yep Ledger is the same since the Xmas fireworks and often refuses to walk in the park at night

Aww poor boy!

Have you tried a desensitisation cd? Might be worth giving it a go - they have ones just for fireworks but they also have ones for other noises.

My Harry is the same. If the gate bangs even once he gets himself
in quite a state. He never used to be like it. As a puppy I made
sure he was used to most noises including shooting but now he won't
go outside if anything is banging.

Poor thing, it must be horrible for them

it becoming not enjoyable walking him these days becasue he just want to came home

Do you take Sam on his own?

poor sam   ,its so horrible to see them scared   

i take one out with xena in the morning and by himself at night or with billie

Poor Sam hope you can figure something out soon

Aww poor Sam   

That is such a shame, hate it when they get petrified like that  

kateR wrote:Aww poor boy!

Have you tried a desensitisation cd? Might be worth giving it a go - they have ones just for fireworks but they also have ones for other noises.

Yep I've tried these, unfortunately staffys are smart and can tell the difference between the tv and scary stuff outside infact Ledger likes watching the new year fireworks on tv

he shakes really bad i have to drag him down the field if he hears a bang he turn around and try to pull me home... i really dont know what to do with him

What is the history on Sam? Sorry I don't know the background.

There must be a way!

This may help. It's very detailed.
http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/virtual-pet-behaviorist/dog-behavior/fear-noises

You're definitely not the only one:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080910211304AAKYStd

Poor Sam  have you tried taking some treats to distract him when he starts getting spooked?

Bless him, he prefers to be at home with his dad. My two change into lap dogs as soon as they get through the door...sensitive lil buggers they are too. He obv feels safer with you mate. To me that is one of the best things you can give a dog.

Aw poor Sam Hope you can work something out!

Ahhh poor Sam, he maybe has a fear of the unknown while out at the park, try to give him lots of encouragement when out and lots of praise when he does well, could you take a favourite toy with you as a support.

Bless him! My friends Rotti does this, randomly started at about 4 and has been that way since! She's tried cd's and all sorts but to no avail. Biscuit has gone the opposite way and is fine with noises on walks now, other than fireworks. Not really sure how we fixed it though!