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Q. My dog is 3 years old now, and she's always been scared of thunderstorms or storms in general. It all started a 2 years ago when she was home alone and we got a bad thunderstorm/tornado around our neighborhood. I always hold her and keep her in my room whenever there is a storm. My parents say that I'm doing the wrong thing by giving her comfort, but wouldn't it make it worse if we leave her alone crying? Thanks for all your answers!
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Tips for Dogs Afraid of Thunderstorms
Many dogs are afraid of thunderstorms, and dog owners are often looking for some suggestions on dealing with this problem.
1. Be careful not to comfort your dog in a sympathetic voice when the dog acts afraid. This can make your dog feel even more than there really is something to fear. Instead of a sympathetic voice, use a happy, jolly, playful voice--a hearty voice. This may help give your dog confidence. If you can get your dog to play with you during a storm, that is ideal.
2. Some dogs will need medication to cope with this. Your veterinarian can help there. Also, ask the veterinarian if it would be safe to try Rescue Remedy with your dog. That is not a veterinary medication, but some people report good results from it. Your vet will know if it's okay to try with your dog.
3. Be sure to provide your dog with a safe place to be during storms, and not outside. Many dogs have been lost when they ran from their fenced yards in terror during storms. Your dog may want to rest in a dog crate in a quiet room.
4. Some people also report their dogs do better with some background noise from television or radio, though I've not noticed it made any difference with dogs of my own who were nervous about storms. People also sometimes help these dogs by making an audiotape of thunder noises, and playing it softly, then gradually louder and louder, until the dog gets used to it. That wouldn't fool my dogs, either, but you might want to try it.
I hope you are able to get your dog comfortable about storms. This fear can get worse as a dog ages, until the dog loses hearing. Some dogs will throw up from this fear, and some will break out of houses, crashing through windows or doors. So you do want to help your dog feel better about it.
Tips for Dogs Afraid of Thunderstorms
Many dogs are afraid of thunderstorms, and dog owners are often looking for some suggestions on dealing with this problem.
1. Be careful not to comfort your dog in a sympathetic voice when the dog acts afraid. This can make your dog feel even more than there really is something to fear. Instead of a sympathetic voice, use a happy, jolly, playful voice--a hearty voice. This may help give your dog confidence. If you can get your dog to play with you during a storm, that is ideal.
2. Some dogs will need medication to cope with this. Your veterinarian can help there. Also, ask the veterinarian if it would be safe to try Rescue Remedy with your dog. That is not a veterinary medication, but some people report good results from it. Your vet will know if it's okay to try with your dog.
3. Be sure to provide your dog with a safe place to be during storms, and not outside. Many dogs have been lost when they ran from their fenced yards in terror during storms. Your dog may want to rest in a dog crate in a quiet room.
4. Some people also report their dogs do better with some background noise from television or radio, though I've not noticed it made any difference with dogs of my own who were nervous about storms. People also sometimes help these dogs by making an audiotape of thunder noises, and playing it softly, then gradually louder and louder, until the dog gets used to it. That wouldn't fool my dogs, either, but you might want to try it.
I hope you are able to get your dog comfortable about storms. This fear can get worse as a dog ages, until the dog loses hearing. Some dogs will throw up from this fear, and some will break out of houses, crashing through windows or doors. So you do want to help your dog feel better about it.
How can I make my dog be more calm when I get home?
maccole
So my dog is crate-trained so when I get home from school I let her out of her crate and she just becomes a total spaz. She doesn't stop jumping up on me and running around and skidding on the floor and its just so annoying and we usually cannot get her calm for about 10 minutes.
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A few things you can do:
1. Wait to let her out until she is calm inside the crate. Just stand there until she is not freaking out. Don't say anything, just be quiet and calm yourself.
2. Open the door a little and snap a leash on her collar. Don't say anything now either, your voice ane demeanor will get her riled up. If she is acting like a freak, just ignore it.
2a- if you can't take her for a walk, put a leash on her and keep her with you in the house, but basically ignoring the dog until or unless she is acting calmly. Any attention even negative will reinforce her unstable behaviour.
3. Take her outside, to the yard or down the block for a little walk. If you want to speak to her just speak calmly, not happily or angrily.
4. Over time, you can repattern her behaviour to being much more calm when let out of her crate.
She is currently exhibiting a HUGE RELIEF behaviour display as you are describing now. Taking her out calmly will show her that she doesn't need to go apesnot to get a positive response from you!
A few things you can do:
1. Wait to let her out until she is calm inside the crate. Just stand there until she is not freaking out. Don't say anything, just be quiet and calm yourself.
2. Open the door a little and snap a leash on her collar. Don't say anything now either, your voice ane demeanor will get her riled up. If she is acting like a freak, just ignore it.
2a- if you can't take her for a walk, put a leash on her and keep her with you in the house, but basically ignoring the dog until or unless she is acting calmly. Any attention even negative will reinforce her unstable behaviour.
3. Take her outside, to the yard or down the block for a little walk. If you want to speak to her just speak calmly, not happily or angrily.
4. Over time, you can repattern her behaviour to being much more calm when let out of her crate.
She is currently exhibiting a HUGE RELIEF behaviour display as you are describing now. Taking her out calmly will show her that she doesn't need to go apesnot to get a positive response from you!
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