Silly Snowys Scared of Storms!

[Jessika]

Oh gosh, poor Buddy.

Snowy isn't normally scared during small storms. She only seems to be scared when they are either cast as severe or we are under a tornado watch. I'm always a little nervous than too, so she might pick that up from me or just 'sense' that the storm is bad.

Yup she can very well be picking up on your nervousness and thinking "well if the leader of the pack is worried, there is probably something to be worried about!"

My parents' old sdog used to be TERRIFIED of loud noises, thunderstorms and fireworks included. She would literally wedge herself under my parents' bed -- a 120lb dog wedging herself in a space my 45lb dogs would have trouble getting into. They had to lift the bed to get her out!

My only suggestion is next time just act like it isn't a big deal, or make a game out of it. Every time lightning strikes, get really excited and give her treats.

[chrissycat21]

Thanks Jessika, the only problem is when she is really afraid she ignores all food and water. Even people food is ignored.

One summer during one of the bad storms Snowy got under my parent's bed. They have cabinets under ther bed, and one is open in the back of their bed and has he door at the front of their bed. She wedged herself right in the middle of he cabinet on top of a bunch of books. No one knew where she was, and we were worried she some how got out of the house or into trouble. After she was sure the storm was over, she came out for a whole slice of cheddar cheese. She was a little puppy than, so if she tried that now we would have a hard time getting her out!

She also hides behind the toilet, inbetween our two couches, under the table, in the mudroom, and once attempted to get into a cabinet. (My mom wasn't too happy about that last one, she kept a bunch of her cooking things there!)

[Catty1]

I've heard that since dogs have such great hearing - one of their many wonderful traits - that it makes the ears REALLY sensitive to sounds like thunder.

Too bad there aren't Doggie Ear Plugs - how would you keep them safe for use anyway?

Poor Snowy! I hope she's all better now.

Catty1