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011011 · 06-17-2005, 04:33 AM

I have 1 that is scared to death of it she will shake and go hide under the sofa or bed, she is a big scardy cat though. The other 2 dont seem to mind

I_love_lucy · 06-17-2005, 04:46 AM

It really doesnt bother Lucy, she doesnt like really heavy rain- she growls at it for having the nerve to wake her up!

Biddy's Mom · 06-17-2005, 05:04 AM

My 2 aren't afraid of thunder, but the min pin that lives downstairs barks like crazy when there is thunder. The min pin's barking drives my dogs crazy. It's like a chain reaction!

bettyeanne · 06-17-2005, 05:06 AM

Toto showed no sign of fear ... until we were visiting friends and it came a terrible storm ... big thunder & lightening!!! Guess what? My friend was terrified and immediately grabbed Toto saying "come here baby, Aunt ___ won't let it hurt you"!!

We never acted anything but normal with her because we didn't want her to be afraid of storms. We had to work really hard to reassure her that it wouldn't hurt her and now, although she acts a little uneasy, we just make sure that we're available to her if she wants to curl up near us while it's storming!

centralnewyorki · 06-17-2005, 05:14 AM

I'm not sure if Olivia is too young, but she doesn't even realize anything is going on. She just keeps on playing or doing what she's doing. Thank goodness, too. My mom has a lab and I've had my share of experiences with terrified dogs. She could tell us hours before we would get a storm because she would start pacing and drooling like it's her job!

Biddy's Mom · 06-17-2005, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by bettyeanne

Toto showed no sign of fear ... until we were visiting friends and it came a terrible storm ... big thunder & lightening!!! Guess what? My friend was terrified and immediately grabbed Toto saying "come here baby, Aunt ___ won't let it hurt you"!!

We never acted anything but normal with her because we didn't want her to be afraid of storms. We had to work really hard to reassure her that it wouldn't hurt her and now, although she acts a little uneasy, we just make sure that we're available to her if she wants to curl up near us while it's storming!

With a name like "Toto" he has every reason to be afraid of storms!!!

Esme's Mommy · 06-17-2005, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by bettyeanne

Toto showed no sign of fear ... until we were visiting friends and it came a terrible storm ... big thunder & lightening!!! Guess what? My friend was terrified and immediately grabbed Toto saying "come here baby, Aunt ___ won't let it hurt you"!!

We never acted anything but normal with her because we didn't want her to be afraid of storms. We had to work really hard to reassure her that it wouldn't hurt her and now, although she acts a little uneasy, we just make sure that we're available to her if she wants to curl up near us while it's storming!

Isn't it funny how the dogs act like the humans!!! Honestly though, I don't make big drama about thunder. I didn't even notice the thunder until I realized Esme was under my chair with her tail in between her legs! I completely agree with her having to learn to deal with it!

bettyeanne · 06-17-2005, 05:25 AM

Esme's Mommy ... Toto acts very much like a child, we figure if we remain calm, she won't be upset!

Biddy's Mom ...

Isn't that the truth!?!

tmatherly · 06-17-2005, 06:54 AM

My baby is scared to death of thunder. We have never acted upset in the least with thunderstorms, but Pippa shakes and paces-if it's at night and she's in bed with us, she runs all over the tops of our heads! The other night it thundered for 2 hours and she shook the whole time-i swear she got so warm I thought she had a fever. Needless to say, neither me or Alyssa got much sleep as we took turns just trying to comfort her. It seems there's nothing we can do, though.

chewysmom · 06-17-2005, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Zeus' Mom

Zeus gets really mad and starts barking at it! It is too cute!!

Chewy does the same thing. LOL

Stitches29 · 06-17-2005, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Esme's Mommy

It's pouring outside and my baby HATES the thunder... she's got her little tail in between her legs...

It's so sad. Is your yorkie afraid of thunder?

Maggie never misses a snore with Thunderstorms. She just cuddles up closer. Now my big dogs are a different story. They try to climb inside their fur.

teri88 · 06-17-2005, 07:33 AM

Thunder is how Tucker ended up sleeping in my bed! He was in his crate crying with each boom and I took him out and brought him to bed with me. He fell right to sleep and slept all night. That was it, he now sleeps between the two pillows! I love waking up to his puppy kisses!

txshopper73 · 06-17-2005, 07:35 AM

Rain??? What's that???

But no, well, my dogs are older so it doens't bother them anymore.

Passionfruition · 06-17-2005, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Biddy's Mom

My 2 aren't afraid of thunder, but the min pin that lives downstairs barks like crazy when there is thunder. The min pin's barking drives my dogs crazy. It's like a chain reaction!

We have a min pin that lives downstairs too! She's soooo cute....but she yaps ALL DAY LONG! Grrrr... It's very annoying.

bionicgirl · 06-17-2005, 07:58 AM

Zack experienced his first thunderstorm 3 days ago. He seemed curious...perking his ears up each time he heard a "boom", but not anxious about it. We just played throughout the entire thunderstorm. I wanted him to know that there was nothing to be afraid of.

Now my beagle is another story...he paces and pants so I give him a few drops of Bach Rescue Remedy...a homeopathic...to calm him down. Works like a dream everytime.

06-17-2005, 04:33 AM	#16
011011 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: minnesota Posts: 1,432	I have 1 that is scared to death of it she will shake and go hide under the sofa or bed, she is a big scardy cat though. The other 2 dont seem to mind Last edited by 011011; 06-17-2005 at 04:40 AM.

06-17-2005, 04:46 AM	#17
I_love_lucy Lucy loves Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bristol, England Posts: 697	It really doesnt bother Lucy, she doesnt like really heavy rain- she growls at it for having the nerve to wake her up! __________________ Laura and Lucy www.dogster.com/?132397

06-17-2005, 05:04 AM	#18
Biddy's Mom and Tucker's too! Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 2,134	My 2 aren't afraid of thunder, but the min pin that lives downstairs barks like crazy when there is thunder. The min pin's barking drives my dogs crazy. It's like a chain reaction! __________________ Jessica, Biddy, Tucker & Gertie

06-17-2005, 05:06 AM	#19
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 9,031	Toto showed no sign of fear ... until we were visiting friends and it came a terrible storm ... big thunder & lightening!!! Guess what? My friend was terrified and immediately grabbed Toto saying "come here baby, Aunt ___ won't let it hurt you"!! We never acted anything but normal with her because we didn't want her to be afraid of storms. We had to work really hard to reassure her that it wouldn't hurt her and now, although she acts a little uneasy, we just make sure that we're available to her if she wants to curl up near us while it's storming! __________________ Toto's Mom - http://www.dogster.com/?206581 Yorkie Rescue Colorado - http://www.yorkierescuecolorado.com/ "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits." -- Albert Einstein

06-17-2005, 05:14 AM	#20
centralnewyorki YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central NY state Posts: 1,741	I'm not sure if Olivia is too young, but she doesn't even realize anything is going on. She just keeps on playing or doing what she's doing. Thank goodness, too. My mom has a lab and I've had my share of experiences with terrified dogs. She could tell us hours before we would get a storm because she would start pacing and drooling like it's her job! __________________ Susan & Olivia Visit Olivia's Dogster Page!

06-17-2005, 05:25 AM	#23
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 9,031	Esme's Mommy ... Toto acts very much like a child, we figure if we remain calm, she won't be upset! Biddy's Mom ... Isn't that the truth!?! __________________ Toto's Mom - http://www.dogster.com/?206581 Yorkie Rescue Colorado - http://www.yorkierescuecolorado.com/ "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits." -- Albert Einstein

06-17-2005, 06:54 AM	#24
tmatherly Razorback Yorkie Lover Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bentonville, AR Posts: 2,056	My baby is scared to death of thunder. We have never acted upset in the least with thunderstorms, but Pippa shakes and paces-if it's at night and she's in bed with us, she runs all over the tops of our heads! The other night it thundered for 2 hours and she shook the whole time-i swear she got so warm I thought she had a fever. Needless to say, neither me or Alyssa got much sleep as we took turns just trying to comfort her. It seems there's nothing we can do, though.

06-17-2005, 07:33 AM	#27
teri88 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 4,021	Thunder is how Tucker ended up sleeping in my bed! He was in his crate crying with each boom and I took him out and brought him to bed with me. He fell right to sleep and slept all night. That was it, he now sleeps between the two pillows! I love waking up to his puppy kisses! __________________ Teri Owned by and completely devoted to Tucker... Maddie, we will always love you *Bandit, you are always in my heart* Proud Member SSLS

06-17-2005, 07:35 AM	#28
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	Rain??? What's that??? But no, well, my dogs are older so it doens't bother them anymore. __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

06-17-2005, 07:58 AM	#30
bionicgirl Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 96	Zack experienced his first thunderstorm 3 days ago. He seemed curious...perking his ears up each time he heard a "boom", but not anxious about it. We just played throughout the entire thunderstorm. I wanted him to know that there was nothing to be afraid of. Now my beagle is another story...he paces and pants so I give him a few drops of Bach Rescue Remedy...a homeopathic...to calm him down. Works like a dream everytime. __________________ Zack's Dogster Page http://www.dogster.com/?154672 Gallery: http://www.yorkietalk.com/gallery/sh...00&ppuser=2585