that book is really great... but for now until you get this book and read it one thing you can start doing is raising your voice like it is nothing.. and start to drop things and act as if it is nothing all normal.. as dropping stuff I suggest books and things that make noise and do not brake .. this will help him get used to noises .. and as for thunderstorms if your having problems with that.. for that particular thing I suggest having a treat party during the next thunderstorm one or two of these is all it takes to become to like them..

what I mean for treat party is get lots of nummies for your dog and go play with your dog be all happy and just play start in the house and treat him frequently .. then move to your back yard and maybe go for a walk treating many many times.. the treats and attention will be soo over welming it he should over come his fear to participate ...