This is Layla, is anyone else scared of thunder? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

marcerella02 · 05-02-2008, 02:47 PM

It is thundering right now and i'm a very scared girl. Mommy wraps me up tight in a blanket and holds me close but i still shake and cry. Is anyone else scared of the thunder??? What do your mommies and daddies do to make you feel better??

alisonJ · 05-02-2008, 02:49 PM

Hi Layla! I wasn't scared of thunder when I was a baby, but I am scared now! Go figure. I am also scared of the garbage truck. It's like a dinosaur going down the street.

My mama fixed up my crate for me to hang out in when she is not home. I feel safer there. When she's home, I make her hold me REAL TIGHT!

AngelWorks · 05-02-2008, 02:50 PM

Me too!!!!

About a month after I came to mommy's last year we had a bad storm that included micro-bursts and picked up the gas grill and dropped it on the other side of the deck!

Wind, heavy rain and thunder storms scare me soooo much.

Mommy wraps and holds me too but I still shake too.

LoveMyJake · 05-02-2008, 03:01 PM

Hi Layla, this is Jake.

I used to be scared of thunder, but I'm not now.

When I was a baby, my mommy would hold me and play with me, and then I wouldn't think about it anymore!

But, my brother Jackson is still scared. He runs to mommy and cries.

For My Coby · 05-02-2008, 03:02 PM

I have one with severe storm phobia. It's so sad. Here's a couple recent threads on it.
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...ml#post1737681
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...id-storms.html

Mine has severe phobia, not just fears. The wrapping is the only thing that even makes a difference.

BubblPopElectrc · 05-02-2008, 03:08 PM

Mine aren't but I read that you aren't supposed to baby them during the storm. Doing so makes them even worse.

simonandhallie · 05-02-2008, 03:11 PM

Hello my Layla bug, this is Simon. I'm not scared of thunderstorms so I will come over and protect you, ok? Love you~

marcerella02 · 05-02-2008, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BubblPopElectrc

Mine aren't but I read that you aren't supposed to baby them during the storm. Doing so makes them even worse.

lol... i was saying that to myself this afternoon... Marci.. i said.. just leave her she is fine.. but when she crawled behind the toilet, shaking and crying... my heart took over ... just coudln't leave her there... we dont' get storms often

sexiixtc · 05-02-2008, 03:56 PM

we had bad thunder this morning.. Kayah was never scared of it.. but Evie stuck her butt so deep under my chest (I was sleeping).. I though she was going to have a heart attact..
I just held her tightly the way she was and soon it stopped

Shelby&Seymour · 05-02-2008, 04:13 PM

Maybe it would be worth trying to get her attention on something else..... like a favorite toy.... doing tricks for a favorite treat...

We had a mini schnauzer that I "babied" during bad weather .... and she was always so scared of storms.... I blame myself for that .... I made a big deal out of it and so she reacted in the way she thought best.

When we got Shelby, I knew what I had to do. We played outside as storms were approaching (we could hear the thunder in the distance) and also tried to "ignore" storms when inside..... doing normal activities and not mentioning the "big booms". It has worked!!! These two don't even notice when it starts to thunder.

YorkieMom55 · 05-02-2008, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by marcerella02

lol... i was saying that to myself this afternoon... Marci.. i said.. just leave her she is fine.. but when she crawled behind the toilet, shaking and crying... my heart took over ... just coudln't leave her there... we dont' get storms often

OMG Marci, that made me cry. How sad. I'm an old toughie but I would have cracked at that one & wrapped her up & held her close. My "5" (I'm up to 5 & it's a long story) only get comfortable and take a nap when it's storming. We have friends that live on their 42' sailboat with a little maltese & whenever there's a storm she uses a baby snuggli (front pack) to tuck Chloe into. It workes well for both of them.

Layla, Hugs from Auntie Jeanie

pea496 · 05-02-2008, 05:23 PM

Conner was afraid of thunder when he was a little guy. I got his favorite toy every time it thundered and we would play. He is no longer afraid. He runs and grabs a toy when it starts thundering, and he expects me to play with him.

SladesMommy · 05-02-2008, 05:56 PM

Our Bichon used to be scared of storms, she would hide behind the toliet too.

Slade isn't scared, he barks at them, silly boy!

Gingergirlsmom · 05-02-2008, 06:00 PM

Bernie's not afraid of much...silly boy. Ginger just barks at the really loud thunder, but doesn't cower or hide. I do believe if you baby them they just get worse, but don't know what I'd do if one of mine were hiding behind the toilet.

I'd probably rescue her too!!!

kwaymon · 05-02-2008, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by pea496

Conner was afraid of thunder when he was a little guy. I got his favorite toy every time it thundered and we would play. He is no longer afraid. He runs and grabs a toy when it starts thundering, and he expects me to play with him.

How cute!

05-02-2008, 02:47 PM	#1
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	This is Layla, is anyone else scared of thunder? It is thundering right now and i'm a very scared girl. Mommy wraps me up tight in a blanket and holds me close but i still shake and cry. Is anyone else scared of the thunder??? What do your mommies and daddies do to make you feel better?? __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

05-02-2008, 02:49 PM	#2
alisonJ YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,840	Hi Layla! I wasn't scared of thunder when I was a baby, but I am scared now! Go figure. I am also scared of the garbage truck. It's like a dinosaur going down the street. My mama fixed up my crate for me to hang out in when she is not home. I feel safer there. When she's home, I make her hold me REAL TIGHT! __________________ Alison--Edith Jones's mother www.edithjonesproject.com

05-02-2008, 03:01 PM	#4
LoveMyJake I love Jackson too! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,905	Hi Layla, this is Jake. I used to be scared of thunder, but I'm not now. When I was a baby, my mommy would hold me and play with me, and then I wouldn't think about it anymore! But, my brother Jackson is still scared. He runs to mommy and cries. __________________ Selina, mommy to Jake and Jackson. RIP baby Lily Coming soon: Gracie

05-02-2008, 03:02 PM	#5
For My Coby Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,139	I have one with severe storm phobia. It's so sad. Here's a couple recent threads on it. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...ml#post1737681 http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...id-storms.html Mine has severe phobia, not just fears. The wrapping is the only thing that even makes a difference. __________________ Diane, and my boys ..... Coby and Reggie !! Striving to be a YTPP - a YT Positive Poster! In Memory of My Beautiful Mother 7/22/28-8/27/08 Last edited by For My Coby; 05-02-2008 at 03:06 PM.

05-02-2008, 03:08 PM	#6
BubblPopElectrc Kyle Plus 3 Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 6,929	Mine aren't but I read that you aren't supposed to baby them during the storm. Doing so makes them even worse. __________________ Kyle (me), Britney, Brooklyn, and Coral

05-02-2008, 02:50 PM	#3
AngelWorks Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NY Posts: 1,752	Me too!!!! About a month after I came to mommy's last year we had a bad storm that included micro-bursts and picked up the gas grill and dropped it on the other side of the deck! Wind, heavy rain and thunder storms scare me soooo much. Mommy wraps and holds me too but I still shake too.

05-02-2008, 03:11 PM	#7
simonandhallie *I Love My Monkeys!* Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Falling Waters, WV Posts: 11,166	Hello my Layla bug, this is Simon. I'm not scared of thunderstorms so I will come over and protect you, ok? Love you~

05-02-2008, 03:56 PM	#9
sexiixtc Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,145	we had bad thunder this morning.. Kayah was never scared of it.. but Evie stuck her butt so deep under my chest (I was sleeping).. I though she was going to have a heart attact.. I just held her tightly the way she was and soon it stopped __________________ Edith and my two Princesses Kayah and Evie Proud Member of "The Pink Club"

05-02-2008, 04:13 PM	#10
Shelby&Seymour "& Seeger, too" Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 5,169	Maybe it would be worth trying to get her attention on something else..... like a favorite toy.... doing tricks for a favorite treat... We had a mini schnauzer that I "babied" during bad weather .... and she was always so scared of storms.... I blame myself for that .... I made a big deal out of it and so she reacted in the way she thought best. When we got Shelby, I knew what I had to do. We played outside as storms were approaching (we could hear the thunder in the distance) and also tried to "ignore" storms when inside..... doing normal activities and not mentioning the "big booms". It has worked!!! These two don't even notice when it starts to thunder. __________________ Happy Fall Y'all! 🎃

05-02-2008, 05:23 PM	#12
pea496 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,511	Conner was afraid of thunder when he was a little guy. I got his favorite toy every time it thundered and we would play. He is no longer afraid. He runs and grabs a toy when it starts thundering, and he expects me to play with him. __________________ Conner - my best buddy

05-02-2008, 05:56 PM	#13
SladesMommy Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ATX Posts: 4,513	Our Bichon used to be scared of storms, she would hide behind the toliet too. Slade isn't scared, he barks at them, silly boy! __________________ GIGANTIC DOG CLOTHES SALE!!! <--- CLlCK!

05-02-2008, 06:00 PM	#14
Gingergirlsmom and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8,283	Bernie's not afraid of much...silly boy. Ginger just barks at the really loud thunder, but doesn't cower or hide. I do believe if you baby them they just get worse, but don't know what I'd do if one of mine were hiding behind the toilet. I'd probably rescue her too!!! __________________ Ginger Bernie Fun Kitty