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Originally Posted by livingdustmops  I once had a collie that just went crazy with storms...once when I was at work he crashed through the front window of my house and took off. I was lucky as someone found him and kept him until I got home from work. From then on he stayed in the basement with the radio on so he didn't hear them as much. When I was home we both spent time in the basement doing things so he was not as nervous. I think it is important for you to act as if things are normal so he doesn't feel your fear for him.
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First off, that is an amazing story that your collie actually crashed through your window! I would not think they could do that, but then again, dogs can be extremely strong, even the 5 lb variety! So glad he was not hurt.
I don’t agree that holding your dog in a storm does not help; this is a gross generalization. I think it depends on the dog. My Daisy begs to be held in any thunderstorm, and she did last night when there was an early fireworks show close to my house we were watching out a window. She begs to be picked up during the thunderous booms when the fireworks are launched, and then she climbs up my shoulder and sits around my neck. Only then will she stop shaking.
One more thing, opening the window actually helped. She was sniffing the wind and this gave her something else to concentrate on I think, even though the noise increased. Give it a try!
