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Keeping Pets Calm During a Thunderstorm

August 6, 2017 in Pets

Between the loud crashes of thunder and intense flashes of lightning, it is no wonder that many dogs get scared and nervous during a thunderstorm. Thankfully, if your dog is one of them, there are some things you can do to help calm them down, when a storm hits.

Remain calm yourself– Just like children, pets can pick up on our emotional state. If you are suddenly cuddling your dog more than the usual, they will pick up on this and it may cause them to feel more anxious. Instead, just act calm and treat them as you normally would.

Create a safe haven– Dogs may certainly welcome a safe haven when the storm starts rolling in. Their safe haven should be in an area that is dark and away from any windows. The safe haven can be something simple like a comfy bed, their favorite blanket and some of their favorite toys.

Use positive reinforcement– When your nervous dog starts to calm down, it is important to use positive reinforcement for their behavior. Give them their favorite treats to reward them.

Use sound therapy– Sound therapy is great for dogs during a thunderstorm. You don’t want to play music that is loud or intense, as things are already loud enough outside. Instead, try playing some soothing classical music or some smooth jazz music.

Play a game– Playing your favorite game with your dog is a great distraction from the commotion going on outdoors. Dogs love to play and this is also a terrific bonding experience for the two of you. It will help them to take their mind off the storm and reflect it elsewhere.

Use a ThunderShirt– In case you haven’t heard of a ThunderShirt, it is a clothing item that your dog wears, which provides them with a gentle pressure to their body, to help ease their anxiety.

Seek the advice of your vet– If your dog has extreme anxiety during a thunderstorm, you may want to talk to your vet. They may be able to prescribe some anti-anxiety medication to help your dog with their storm anxiety.

I know our dog has gotten over her anxiety with storms…now, we just need to work on our poor cat! She’s an emotional mess whenever she hears thunder and she can hear thunder from miles away, it seems.

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  1. seevanessacraft@gmail.com'Vanessa Coppola says

    August 9, 2017 at 10:23 pm

    Great ideas, especially now that it’s monsoon season here in Arizona. Thankfully our cats were always pretty chill with thunderstorms.

    Reply
  2. glamkarenblog@gmail.com'Karen Morse says

    August 9, 2017 at 11:44 pm

    It’s tough when it’s our pets that’s having a difficult time. I think these are great tips! Surely, dog parents can pick up tips from this post.

    Reply
  3. terristeffes1117@gmail.com'Terri Steffes says

    August 10, 2017 at 12:14 am

    Our poor dogs both have a lot of anxiety around storms. Being rescued dogs, they probably had horrible experiences. Thanks for the tips to try!

    Reply
  4. everydaythoughtsbybrittany@gmail.com'Brittany @ Everyday Thoughts says

    August 10, 2017 at 1:02 am

    I don’t have a pet, but I have had a couple of guests bring their dogs to my home, and they needed to wear storm jackets. It’s amazing how much the weather can affect their nerves.

    Reply
  5. thissoutherngirlsnest@gmail.com'Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says

    August 10, 2017 at 2:04 am

    Great tips! My dogs hate thunderstorms, fireworks, any and all loud noises. My poodle actually wears a thundershirt 24/7 because his anxiety is so bad.

    Reply
  6. thegreatcovertn@gmail.com'Kelly Hutchinson says

    August 10, 2017 at 2:20 am

    Such great advice. My daughter’s dogs just hate thunderstorms. They get so anxious.

    Reply
  7. amandalove1976@outlook.com'AnnMarie John says

    August 10, 2017 at 3:13 am

    I have two dogs and they’re terrified of thunderstorms. We try to cuddle up with them so they’ll feel calm. These are great tips!

    Reply
  8. journalds@yahoo.com'Journa Ramirez says

    August 10, 2017 at 8:13 am

    We don’t have pets in our own home but my parents are dog-owners. I’ll share these tips, I;m sure it’ll help them!

    Reply
  9. afcat84@gmail.com'Catherine says

    August 10, 2017 at 3:01 pm

    My dog used to get thunderstorm anxiety. Now in his old age he has a hard time hearing thunder. These are great tips. I’ve never heard of the Thundershirt.

    Reply
  10. Everydaymomrachel@gmail.com'Rachel Catherine says

    August 10, 2017 at 4:38 pm

    These are great tips. My dog gets anxious during these and I just try to reassure her with touch.

    Reply
  11. primebeauty50@gmail.com'Cindy Ingalls says

    August 11, 2017 at 3:42 am

    I’ve been pretty lucky with my pets when it comes to thunderstorms. But I can only imagine how traumatic it is for pets who are scared by sounds they don’t understand and can’t control.

    Reply
  12. rebecca@bexpeditions.com'Rebecca says

    August 11, 2017 at 6:39 pm

    This is such a sweet post and makes me miss my fur babies! My large labradoodle used to be nervous of thunder and always wanted to stay close to us during storms.

    Reply

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