What you can do if your Dog is afraid of storms

What to Do When Your Dog Is Afraid Of Noises & Storms
By: Tippy


When a dog becomes afraid or frightened of a particular noise like
thunderstorms, airplanes or trains the situation can be
frustrating to the owner and terrifying to the dog. This
type of noise fear can also be seen in cats, but not as
frequently. This phobia triggers an irrational fear response
and can be caused by any type of noise, even the vacuum
cleaner.

When it comes to your dog's irrational fear of storms the
fear can be triggered by a change in barometric pressure,
electrostatic disturbance, lightning, thunder or even the
smell of ozone associated with a storm.

Some dogs are naturally more susceptible to developing a
noise phobia. These breeds can include sporting breeds and
working dog breeds like Basset Hounds, Beagles, German
Shepherds and Collies. Dogs of any breed that have already
developed separation anxiety have a higher chance of also
becoming afraid of storms.

Noise phobia is more often than not triggered by a bad
experience with noise when the dog was young. Unfortunately,
it is hard to determine when, where and why it the
experience happened, even if you have owned the dog since
birth. But in most cases the fear of storms becomes worse
over time with each instance in which the dog is exposed to
a storm. A dog that is afraid of storms may then also become
afraid of rain and gunshots; essentially anything that
sounds similar to a storm.

Any anger expressed toward the dog while it is going through
this fear and/or if you exhibit the same fear of storms that
your dog exhibits will exacerbate the problem. For example,
if you are terrified or nervous during a storm then
naturally your fear will transfer to the dog. This confirms
to the dog that there is something to be afraid of since you
are the pack leader. If you are calm then the same will
transfer to your dog. Do not praise or comfort your dog
while it is acting afraid, it will just reinforce the bad
behavior.





Here are some signs of a noise phobia. Keep in mind that
dogs react differently to fear, so all, some or none of
these symptoms may be present if your dog has a noise
phobia.

Dilated pupils
Drooling
Hiding (most common sign in cats)
Not eating
Not listening to commands
Pacing
Panting
Barking or whining
Climbing in its owner's lap
Expressing anal glands
Trembling or shaking
Chewing
Urinating
Defecating
Trying to escape (digging at the floor, jumping through
windows or trying to go through walls, running away)


If your dog exhibits these symptoms then taking your dog to
a veterinarian experienced with animal behavioral problems
may be able to help your dog and you. That way a plan to
help your dog can be devised and treatment can be started.

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Anxiety in dogs can include symptoms such as: pacing, tremors,
excessive biting at a particular area (especially the feet), excessive
barking, hiding, poor appetite, and even aggression toward
another animal or you.

Some dogs become anxious when left alone in the house, when
being boarded, just before and during thunderstorms, and July 4th,
when other dogs are around the house, when a new animal or
person is brought into the family, changes in routines, and car
rides (especially when going to the veterinarian or groomer).

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