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Summer storms can be noisy and scary; especially for
dogs. Dogs have a very acute sense of hearing which
makes them particularly sensitive to thunderstorms.
Some dogs will develop a fear for storms as they
get older, in others it is just something they are born
with and some animals are fearful of storms due to a
previous bad experience.
If you are home during a storm, and if possible,
bring your dog inside or into a garage. Try to comfort
them but do not coddle them as it can often make
the situation worse the next time. If your dog is an
outside dog it's important to ensure that your fencing
is secure and safe, so if your dog does get scared
or frantic they can not escape. Provide them with an
area, shelter or kennel, where they can retreat to
and protect themselves from the wind, rain and hail.
You can also try distracting them from the storm by
playing with them. Most importantly do not punish
them for being scared of the storm, but instead
keep them company and talk to them. By making
the storm a positive experience they are less likely
to be as anxious during the next storm or when
they sense a storm is coming.
A product that has proven to work well to reduce
anxiety during storms is the Thundershirt. This is a
specially designed shirt that is worn by the dog and
it applies constant, gentle pressure to help keep them
calm when they are anxious or fearful. There are also
supplements available for anxiety and nervousness
like Natural Animal Solutions Calm or Value Plus
Calming Paste.
If your pet becomes very distressed during storms
and these other tips aren't helping, you should
speak to your veterinarian. There are medications
available to help calm them down as well as various
behavioural training techniques that can help.
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