My Bichon (a big boy at 24 lbs) has always been terrified of thunderstorms. When he was a pup, I coddled him when he started shakeing and acting frantic but I later learned that he handled it much better if I acted like it was nothing and just went about my business. Now he will just come sit between my legs when it happens. he is still scared but I think he handles it much better when I don't make a fuss about it. I think if your pup gets too used to you being there to pick him up and hold him every time it happens it will be harder for him when you are not there during a storm. JMO
MaryKay |