Quote:
Originally Posted by AllDogBoots  Cooper is an emotional dog and has a couple of fears that revolve round loud noises. The thunder terrifies him  He finds a corner in any room of the house and just sits up against a wall or door and shakes. He doesn't really want to be held by me. I try to occupy him with a bone, treat or his ball but he really wants nothing to do with anything. He doesn't have a crate or kennel that he likes to go to. Once the thunder is done, he's back to normal.
Does anyone have any advice on how I can comfort him or what I should do?
It just started raining. |
Try different shirts on him, some are sensitive to the static electricity in the air common during a storm. I use a fleece nightie on my Tink and if anything, she gets warm and sleepy! She's usually kind of hyper anyway so this does help.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Maximo My Teddy is fearless, except when it comes to thunderstorms. We had a big one recently and now he is afraid of the dark. He is such a sweetheart and it makes me so sad to see him shake or to see him nervous at night.
I'm going to try the towel wrap suggested above during our next storm. The pup tent and covered crate have helped ease Teddy's anxiety at night, although he would prefer that I leave on all the lights. |
Try the doggy shirt thing with him... it may help. You may see improvement the first time, and each consecutive time it should continue to improve. Would a small nightlight work for him? Enough for him to see but not blaring to the eye... a relaxing light!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Maximo What kind of dog was it? I shouldn't laugh because the dog was scared, but that is a funny story.
My boys' favorite resting area is under my kitchen table. That is where their beds are. They also like the dining room set. It makes a nice hangout and agility course.  |
Haha! You're too funny!