Thank you all for the tips and advice. Whenever I get
discouraged, I think of how far he's come. Smokey doesn't
panic during a t-storm anymore, he doesn't like them, but he
does cope so much better than he used to. I try to think of all
the good, positive things he does. He loves other dogs(if they
don't bark ALLl the time), loves cats & has a great outgoing
friend in his sister Maggie.

Actually Maggie is his complete opposite & has really been a
surprise blessing for Smokey & for me.

I know his problem is a lifelong one, but we'll take it day by day,
together. Thanks.