5 Tips To Calm A Dog That's Afraid of Thunder or Fireworks

[@shadow1777]

Who else is watching this on a thunderstorm

[@joycemarucci5848]

me

[@gisel3679]

me and a thunder just strike my dog shook

[@eduardsusai559]

Me

[@xeilyb3330]

Dark Raigeki me UwU

[@charlessandoval4103]

Me I'm using it because my dog and I was searching up noises to help dogs thunderstorm and there was just a big big bang and it even scared me so my dog just jumped into the air

[@ishmaeltomlinson4378]

There's really loud thunder rn, so I'm lying in bed and cuddling w my doggo and keeping her wrapped in blankets. I find that keeping the room dark rlly helps.

[@broadwaynerd341]

My puppy is scared to death. I hope this helps my sweet baby.

[@McCannDogs]

I hope it helps too! Be sure to moderate any of these tactics based on how your puppy responds to them. Try not to overwhelm them, especially if you’re trying to desensitize them using sound! ~Ken

[@satanpanonski994]

Mine too

[@emilyjones6838]

My dog is anxious or unsettled about car rides. He also is very scared of thunderstorms, fireworks etc. Where to buy best quality calming treats for my dog?

[@annmarienoone9879]

I just adopted a blind dog, he is hysterical during nighttime storms. He is crated but he sounds like someone is torturing him during a storm.

[@ricobeans2237]

I’m sitting with my dog in my laundry room while he’s shaking and crying. There is super loud fireworks. I’m blasting “watermelon sugar” and spongebob in the backround. He doesn’t go outside even when he really had to go potty.

[@guystokesable]

Yep, I am owned by a sook too.

[@anniepibbles443]

THUNDER SHIRTS are worth their weight in GOLD if i hadnt seen it work like a MIRACLE on my dog i would never promote it i was always skeptical for YEARS never once taking them serious until someone gave me one and I SWEAR its like a BIG DOSE OF VALIUM you will wish you had gotten pne sooner i promise you wont regret trying it on your baby when hes panicking. It really helps a lot

[@92920anya]

@@anniepibbles443 I AGREE SO MUCH!!! Thunder Shirts helped my dog well, and he has anxiety problems

[@flowerpower9541]

@@anniepibbles443 not mine

[@UandMeGod]

Same with my dog and mine is a big ole German Shepard mix. Seriously she is scared to death of thunder and won't go outside to pee even when it is lightly raining! She will hold it until it's not raining anymore. OMG It's awful seeing her suffering with anxiety over this.

[@amv4ever541]

Its a thunderstorm i cant sleep and my dog cant sleep the only thung we can do now is EAAAAT

[@cultofkiwis9421]

So, during thunderstorms, I've learned my dog is alot like a scared child and wants a blanket and cuddles

[@cheesytater1471]

My 85 lb Hunti Munti is a train wreck with fireworks and thunderstorms. I have prescribed medication but it does take awhile to take affect. I turn on KZbin to 528 HZ music and wrap him in a weighted blanket. He still needs me by him but he does slow down his breathing and doesn’t pace or hide

[@wellhelltherefellwhuman4637]

I'm not a dog, but I need a way to calm myself during a storm

[@beccaschlomann7592]

Well, hellø there, felløw human! I replied this to someone else but maybe it will help you, too: I have two kids and I just keep reminding them it’s just noise, it can’t hurt you. A lot of these tips in the video are good for us, too! Distraction, put something on to help drown out the sound, cuddle up with someone or something (even a stuffed animal, heck I’m 35 and I like to cuddle a stuffed animal when I’m scared!), essential oils or natural calming supplements. Good luck!

[@demonplayz3471]

@@beccaschlomann7592 the noice of the thunder hurts my ears

[@fiyastauta]

Try some dro bro, you never know until you load a bowl

[@thegamergod7888]

Dogs can’t type!

[@kylehelton432]

Smoke ya a j my guy

[@choupinette18000]

First time my 9 month old puppy heard thunderstorm she couldn't stop barking. Nothing worked to calm her down. So I thought of changing her mind out of it. Since she likes to eat and finding stuff, I took out some paper cups, placed a small piece of treat inside one and let her find it. It worked really well, we kept doing that for almost 30mns and she didnt notice the thunder anymore. After she felt tired and just went to sleep.

[@beccaschlomann7592]

TheCakeAddict thats a great idea! My pup is also 9 months old and had a hard time with the fireworks yesterday. I grabbed some treats and did some simple commands: sit, down, shake, look at me, and it distracted her and she got treats and praise for doing good stuff. Looking for treats would be fun for her, too.

[@choupinette18000]

I'll see how things goes on the 14th for the fireworks in France. I hope she won't go crazy. But my paper cups will be ready 🤭🤭

[@beccaschlomann7592]

TheCakeAddict good luck!

[@lunamoon0081]

My poor baby has found out about fireworks yesterday, I'm glad to know that her little closet cave I made for her is helpful

[@pastelcreativity9595]

This has helped multiple times, my dog is an anxious breed and has trouble calming down during thunderstorms and Fireworks. After a few minutes, he can sleep peacefully as he doesn't sleep during storms or fireworks. Thank you ♥️

[@cplsanders69]

Just your voice put my dog at ease haha! She’s sleeping FINALLY!

[@pi3rc356]

my dog is hiding in his “den” right now (behind the couch) and im with him, it’s thundering a LOT RIGHT NOW. im petting him and i have a blanket around him and hes shaking a little.

[@midnightwolf2937]

I have a 7 year old Akita who has been absolutely petrified of thunderstorms his whole life. I have tried EVERYTHING from thunder shirts, crates, oils, vet prescribed pills, loud music to drown out the thunder, having play time to try and give positive/distracting time during the scary times. Yup you name I've been there and nothing works, essentially all I can do is put him on a leash and force him to stay by my side during the storm, I pet him and talk to him to let him know I'm beside him. I'm just saying this to let the desperate people out there know that sometimes there is just nothing you can do and you just have to live with a scared dog

[@lisamclean4609]

Similar situation vet prescribed tranquilizers. Hate using them but his suffering is worse

[@TheDramacist]

Train the fear out of them EARLY ON. Some owner's efforts to comfort their dog actually makes it a lot worse. For example, changing your voice to a high pitched, repetitive tone when you hear the fireworks/thunder can misguide your dog into thinking you're anxious too. Think about it; high pitched, repeating words sound very much like whimpering! Avoid! Saying "OOoooOoh noooo! Fireworks?! It's ok it's ok it's ok come here come here herehere babybabybaby," is going to give your pup anxiety. Keep your voice steady, slow and soft, NOT excitable. Dont even acknowledge the fireworks or thunder. Dont look at the dog when the noise strikes. Meeting their gaze when they're fearful actually sends them the wrong message, that the noise is something to be fearful of. If the fireworks continue without a pause, just wait a few seconds and move in a steady, slow and deliberate way. Your dog will be watching you if they've hidden in the same room. The dog's response is partly learnt by picking up on your energy. Dont utter a word, dont look at the dog and dont pause what your doing when the noise starts. Wait a few seconds after the first bang, flash or rumble before acting. Dont pick your dog up, dont go to the windows or doors. These things put your dog in defensive mode. Instead, get a toy, some treats and get your dog working on earning a reward instead of just hugging them under a blanket. Keep them busy. If they break off due to more noise, ignore it and continue with the task/game. Dont get angry. Don't drag your dog out of hiding. If they wont willingly engage in the game, change the game so that the desired behaviour is more attainable. Like have them give you their paw for a treat or groom them in their safe place/hiding place as best you can. Reward with treats and praise if they independently move position in a way that makes grooming easier. Like moving towards you or showing their belly can be praised gently and calmly. Plenty of treats should be to hand! It's also important to establish a 'safe place' for your dog, preferably as a puppy by crate training. But they can learn at any age. A crate with a blanket draped over it makes a secure den. I personally prefer the fabric crates because my terrier once got her foot trapped between the bars of a metal one when she was a bouncy puppy. Luckily I was right there to see it (and hear it! 😭). Fabric ones are also lighter, easier to move, more affordable and more comfy if you want to squeeze in with your puppy during training. Seriously! Going to their den for treats and toys is a great way to teach them the crate is their safe space. Go look up videos on crate training. Before long, your dog wont care about fireworks.I can walk my 3 little dogs at night and not worry about a surprise Nov/Dec/Jan firework display! They dont give it a glance, but they do expectantly want a treat!

[@madeleneberg3197]

i don’t even have a dog i’m just scared of thunderstorms myself

[@McCannDogs]

I really enjoyed this comment😆 ~Ken

[@mrcoolito5865]

Lol awsome

[@gachaeris845]

Mr Free1 • 18 years and she might not be able to afford one or her parents won’t let her

[@klaralee98]

😂😂😂

[@beccaschlomann7592]

Thunderstorms aren’t fun! I have two kids and I just keep reminding them it’s just noise, it can’t hurt you. A lot of these tips are good for us, too! Distraction, put something on to help drown out the sound, cuddle up with someone or something (even a stuffed animal, heck I’m 35 and I like to cuddle a stuffed animal when I’m scared!), essential oils or natural calming supplements. Good luck!

[@robasiansensation3118]

Alexa has been my BEST friend with my dogs and foster dogs. She lulls my puppy to sleep every night with cricket sounds. She was born in the woods of a homeless camp. It sooths her so very much. and that sooths me :)

[@mackenna116]

It’s nearly 4 am and I’ve been handling my dog for the past three hours during this storm I’m having. He’s scratching everything, whimpering, panting and pacing around. I seriously hope this helps. I have a big day ahead of me, and I don’t need this rn lol

[@clxutt7641]

I need to know how that big day went I’ve way to invested in this now

[@MrSaurusOfficial]

@@clxutt7641 same

[@TheDramacist]

You need to train your dog by using recorded sounds. It's important to train your pet. Dont just be reactive during an actual storm. You'll get nowhere fast. Instead, be proactive and train your pup in-between storms by using recordings. Do your research and give it a go with some really high quality treats like fresh cooked chicken

[@avaramirez4213]

My little multipoo is sitting on my lap shaking and panting really hard. This vid is a lifesaver. Tysm

[@giannamarchetti3710]

I created a den with the blanket and he’s not shaking anymore tysm I well go ahead and subscribe 😍😍

[@darkorchid7]

I have a thundercoat and it works wonders. I was pleasantly surprised. My boy asks for it now during thunderstorms and fireworks

[@McCannDogs]

That’s good to hear, Darkorchid! I’ve heard some really good things about the thunder shirts and how they have helped dogs be a little more relaxed! Thanks for watching! ~Ken

[@south_paw]

Mine has a thunder vest on and is drugged but is still freaking out.😢

[@jadewallace3819]

They won't even work for my dog 😪

[@SilverFlame819]

I was so prepared last 4th of July. Had a new pup, I chopped up an ENTIRE pack of hot dogs so I could treat during fireworks. My puppy didn't bat an eye at ANY of the fireworks. Not the screamers, the machinegun poppers, the aerial show, nothing. He was like, "Oh, this is interesting... Okay, I'm bored now, gonna take a nap." I was so stoked. But what a waste of hot dogs. LOL! If he wasn't trained to verbal commands already, I would have thought he might be deaf! :D

[@GC-wo6qt]

Perfect, thank you for sharing ❤

[@faye626]

My dog is scared of everything, really hope that this helps him

[@Jinks1447]

I saw a cute clip where a dog was comforted during a storm by a cat. The two were best friends and the cat laid next to the dog with loud purring. It had a very relaxing effect on the dog.

[@Panda-ij2yh]

My dog acts like a mountain goat

[@rebeccamcdaniel3299]

Thank you for this information, I'm dealing with my golden retriever mix and her panic attacks during storms and fire works. Thank you!

[@McCannDogs]

Hi there, Rebecca! I hope she gets more comfortable quickly with these tips. Thanks for watching! ~Ken

[@denny-michael]

Hey! I have an 8 year old Golden and unfortunately the only thing that works for him are prescriptions. He goes crazy and scratches the walls. I’ve tried CBD but that did nothing.

[@littlegirl3263]

I don’t have a thunder shirt but I put one of my son’s old t-shirts on my dog that is a little snuggly! I wrapped him in a blanket and he’s got some extra blankets and towels to snuggle up to. He’s at least not panting anymore. Thank you!

[@OwenRona]

Great tips! Thank you so much! I’m not sure if this would work for any other dog but I’ve found that playing with our dog during thunderstorms or when there are fireworks nearby has helped calm her down. I guess she’s really more distracted than actually comforted. Doesn’t work very well on our cat though 🙁

[@McCannDogs]

That’s a great strategy, Owen! Keeping her focused on you will certainly help her through those stressful sounds! Thanks for watching ~Ken

[@higurashianduminekoconnect1702]

@@McCannDogs the best thing that helped my dog once was I was constantly there with my dog cuddling holding my dog my arms and fact if I wasn't squeezing her real tight in a comforting way she would not come down back in the day that was one of my dog's I used to have and she was terrified of thunderstorms

[@_plant_dad_]

This really helped my dog a lot. During the thunderstorm I walk my dog outside and now shes no longer shaking to death, but it took her several times to get used to it.

[@Katie_1989TaylorsVersion]

My dogs ears are always back when she is scared, and thunderstorms are definitely one of the reasons. She loves treats, and will eat one every time I offer one. I always pet her, and comfort her during storms, but I doesn’t work. I always give her a treat, but she never wants it.

[@terriz7791]

One thing I've done that helps is covering my little guy in blankets. It's not the best solution, because he still shakes when he pokes his head out to see what's happening. But it's been the only thing that has worked so far.. I'm going to take him in to have a thundershirt fitted for him. It just breaks my heart. He's 8 years old and has just started having anxieties in the past year.

[@McCannDogs]

It sounds like getting a thunder shirt will be quite helpful since you're essentially "swaddling" him by using the blankets! It IS heartbreaking when you see your dogs develop an anxiety over the weather. Be sure to let us know how he does with his thunder shirt on!

[@isabellekohn244]

This really helped my dog

[@quack_2888]

Thank you!!! Fireworks tonight and my dog is sooo scared

[@katharineanonymous6992]

The crating works best for my dog, though even then he still is anxious and will paw at the door. But if I let him out he panics even worse. So next time I’ll try putting a blanket over the crate ❤

[@RiskyKel]

only had our dog for 3 weeks she is terrified just found out right now poor dog didn't know where to go the crate idea sounds perfect!

[@patriciaschiebold8511]

I have has GREAT success with Hampl “Thunder-eze”. My two labs fall asleep in 5 minutes. They are hunters so i concluded it wasn’t the noise but atmospheric pressure changes. I swear by thunder-eze

[@ljbrodnax]

I picked up a weighted blanket at Goodwill and put this my dog in our downstairs small bathroom with some noise… It seems to help

[@claudiablanco6518]

Perfect for the 4th July prep with a nervous pup. Loud music it is.

[@stormrogue8968]

just swaddled her with her fav blanket and layed her next to me with her stuffy💪💪 shss fine now

[@am3thyst-g210]

Wow thank you for these tips! My dogs Are Literly jumping On me because there are thunderstorms.🤣

[@McCannDogs]

Thanks for watching and commenting! Don't forget to subscribe and click that 🔔 Happy Training! ~Dan

[@marieke6687]

We have a homeopath that helps our dog because she's becoming stiff in her hips, probably due to stress, and around New Year's (when fireworks are allowed in the Netherlands) she gave us something that helped her enormously. I don't know what it's called, but every time she was shaking and really stressed out we could let her sniff it, and she calmed down almost instantly. So homeopathy is also something you could look into when dealing with stressed animals! Actually, our cat was also a lot calmer because the dog was calmer :)

[@stephaniel3032]

Happy to see I’ve done all of these. Maybe I’ll set up a calming essential oil vaporizer next time. Which will be tonight. Memorial weekend in the USA. Lots of fireworks I’m sure. 🙁

[@Ryan-mw9pm]

4th of july into a storm! Just what my dog wanted

[@NIE123]

That is a brilliant advice. We are already using a crate and will give a t-shirt a go too. Thank you for sharing your experience again with us 🤗

[@Just-a-guy926]

The ding notification on my iPhone triggers my miniature schnauzer as well as storms, rain and fireworks.

[@biofractal78]

PLEASE HELP... we have a crate... We have the Thundershirt. Even with the medication from the Vet she still get all nervous. Nothing really completely calms our mix Lab-pointer. Specially when is 2 am and the storm still not audible for us...we know the storm is coming because she jumps on the bed (which normally Don't). We can't hide the trembling of the house when the thunders strike... Close or far. What can we do????

[@ofirkenan5167]

While watching this video, I left her in a small dark bathroom and for now she sounds very calm....

[@beccaschlomann7592]

So far, my 9 month old puppy has been ok with thunder and farther away fireworks. Unfortunately, last night (4th of July), we happened to be outside for a potty break when our immediate neighbor started setting off fireworks 😒 so it was extremely loud and she could see the bright red light whizzing through the sky very close to us. Understandably, she freaked out and was losing it during those very close fireworks and had a hard time the rest of the night. What worked for us (suggested by my awesome SIL) was grabbing treats and doing some simple commands: sit, down, shake, look at me. It distracted her and allowed me to give her treats and praise for doing something good, and seemed to comfort her without reinforcing a distressed reaction to the loud fireworks.

[@BogdanBanilievici]

Hello, I have a dog but it has his home in the backyard, has a nicely build comfy home. On short, my dog doesn't stays in the house, and as many of you, my dog is terrified of thunderstorms. Is there any way of comforting it without getting in the house?

[@paidinfull5950]

I have two dogs, a pyranese mixed with Saint Bernard, she’s 17 months old and just fine during storms, but our 6 year old lab/collie mix is absolutely terrified by storms, she opens her mouth and hang her tongue and pants during storms.

[@loganadkins6227]

Playing with my dog seems to help a lot when she’s stressed about storms or fireworks just kind of talk to her or him “ I’m gonna get it” etc but you have to sound excited

[@260bossute]

I get down on the ground and lay with my elderly ridgeback. He gets absolutely terrified during thunderstorms. It isn’t perfect, but he feels safer when he is in direct contact.

[@fearxscape]

Thanks!

[@Bart-Did-it]

Very helpful video indeed thank you.

[@ur_father221]

So another way is where you go In a corner and make a lil tent home thing and cover with blanket and stay there with the dog hopefully that helps that's what I'm doing rn to

[@lydialategan2535]

Thank you so much

[@MarvsKitchen648]

Does this work with mini pinture

[@tylerroblox8739]

the blanket wrapping one worked for mine, she has anxiety, and hates loud noises and cries if you yell at her, it was thundering so i swadled her in a soft blanket that was on my closet floor

[@CreationsbyGrace-z5e]

Thanks 🙏

[@proudamerican7662]

too cute 😍 great 💡 ideas

[@ilikemintycheetos355]

I think it is a good idea to go to like they're safe spot and stay with them that is what I'm currently doing right now that is why I'm sitting in a bathroom with a dog on my foot and another dog behind the toilet

[@leahgrace1309]

My pit bull lab mix is so scared.. we have to give him calming hemp could it be because he was an outside dog before we got him?

[@keishlamorales7516]

it actually worked with my dog

[@servicedogchopper7613]

Chopper still struggles with loud thunder even though I have tried as much as I can to desensitize with recordings of thunder and treats. Also the crate doesn't help. So, what I have found helps is to break the anxious mind. What really focuses him is heeling. So, I'll ask him to heel a few times around the house and then back to place (his bed) and he's no longer anxious. I may need to do it a few times before he finally fully breaks through that anxeity and relaxes. I do this when he's afraid of something in the enviroment as well and while he's working. We also do a lot of confidence boosting things. A confident dog is not a scared dog. He's not as bomb proof as most would like in a service dog candiate but we work with it and thunder is really his biggest issue. Everything else he really takes in stride and comes to get used to it pretty quickly. Im not sure why thunder is different. But we work with it.

[@McCannDogs]

Hi there! Sounds like you’ve made great strides with Chopper! Giving him a task is a good way to associate his organic response with a responsibility/job that essentially distracts him. The idea that he can be safe and sound, and fulfilling a responsibility is helpful for him! We will often do something similar with a dog who stresses high to a noise or event. We will simulate the trigger and clap and cheer. With some dogs we will simulate the trigger and play a game of tug with them. Soon they’ll lose their initial “flight” response to that trigger. And they will have it replaced with a positive association. He great part is that you won’t forever have to clap/play, or play a game of tug with them every time that same stimulus happens. Because their negative response will have disappeared entirely! ~Ken

[@servicedogchopper7613]

McCann Dogs Ah, that makes sense. I am well researched in all methods of dog training. Balanced training works best for Chopper. I wasn't sure why this heeling him works but just found out that it did. Chopper isn't the perfect bomb proof service dog canidate and I know that but he has made amazing strides and does a great job and I'm proud of him for that and we'll keep working on making him more bomb proof as we go along! Thank you for the information as that helps a lot to know why it works and be able to apply it to other things.

[@McCannDogs]

Love seeing that kind of dedication to teaching! Regardless of the outcomes, any dog is lucky to have that kind of commitment from their 2-legged family members! Happy Training! ~Ken

[@gabhandebrun1871]

Tks 👍

[@hyunnnjinnn6692]

My dog is scared of pops thunder rain or gunshots and it makes me sad seeing her scared and i am willing to try to teach her how to calm her down

[@anniepibbles443]

Thunder shirts are the MOST AMAZING things ever for calming dogs Its like klonipin for dogs. You will be glad you bought one or make your own out of snug t shirt and velcro thats all it is

[@cfeligno]

Every time it rains my little poodle pants and shakes. She practically sits on my head and of course it always happens at night. She’s only 6 lbs but shakes the whole bed. I’ve tried it all. She practically gets in my skin. I have to hold her until the rain stops.. and who knows how long that will take. Lost many nights of sleep over this.. I’m at a loss…

[@LunaticLynne]

My dogs stay outdoors most of the time, as we have a really big yard. They are scared of loud noise but they tend to jump the gates (they have to jump through 2 gates) and run outside when they're scared. When we're at me we try different soothing techniques, but often times just being around us will soothe them. The problem is when we're not there to soothe them, say we're at work or something. Is there anything we can try in this case? We don't want to lock them up all the time

[@BogdanBanilievici]

Same problem here.. I don't know what to do anymore with my dog, it's terrified! 😕

[@Kiakeena]

i actaully comfort my dog i put him on top of a chair and i just pat him and pet him untill he is not afraid and after that i just feed him a little i dont know if thats right cause my dog is just 2 months and i actaully putted him in a cage and putt a blanket but my dog was crying cause he does not like that he is in a cage what should i do after that?

[@voidv6687]

People are constantly setting off fireworks in my neighborhood. it sucks and I use a weighted blanket for my dog. I wrap her in it like a burrito and lay next to her for about 10 minutes and she calms down

[@jayking6830]

love these ideas.

[@McCannDogs]

Glad you found it helpful, H0LY_S4V4GE! Thanks for watching! ~Ken

[@Michaelaz62]

Just tried playing classical music and it REALLY helps. My dog is usually panting, restless, shaking. The music is on loud, and she is resting. I have tried other music without success.

[@McCannDogs]

That’s so good to hear! Maybe your dog has a preference for the classic genre😉 I’m glad you found something to help her to be comfortable. ~Ken

[@AuntieSunny]

Thx

[@chubbydoganimations6267]

In Australia cyclone season lasts from about November to April (around then) and where I live there’s a major cyclone once a year. Sometimes we get a little thunder and rain, and this year we had a category 4 cyclone (it was category 5 at sea I live near sea) and they commonly come every March so yeah. I don’t remember if my dog was scared but we made sure to hug and comfort them. Jesse is an outside dog and she is a border collie. Our other dog Tommy is a chihuahua. They’re both so cute lol I love them. Uhhhh I don’t know why I’m rambling on bye I’m tired merry christmas

[@c0rrxptdr3am11]

What helps my small dog is just holding my dog close to my chest and it really helps him

[@soniczforever5470]

Let dog into a room further from lightening, it was outside the kitchen where I was preparing vegetables. Let my parents dog in the sitting room pulled the curtains.. He's allowed in there and was terrified. Petted him. Hate it myself. Does the same thing I do gets into corner.

[@Canadas_Goose]

Had my dog at the dog park when a storm rolled in once. She was having too much fun to care. She was good until the next summer. Obviously wouldn't recommend as some dogs may take off or perhaps become aggressive. But for mine it did help. But I am looking for a more permanent solution, I shall try the TV one I read here.

[@xeilyb3330]

I don’t have any of these things and my dog hates when I hug him so I’ll just be up till this thunder is over. Goodbye sleep 😭😞😂

[@hollybowen5483]

My dog will try to bite me if i try to get near him. Lol. Its supposed to thunderstorm for the next 3 days where i live so I guess I won't be sleeping for 3 days. Swaddling... Hah. Does anyone know if i can safely give my dog CBD oil?

[@cassidydunn3218]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Rjj5150]

I put a blanket over my dog, and gave him a hug.

[@yeetyeetitsdacoolkid.9534]

My dog has a thunder shirt! But he is still kinda scared though, does putting a towel on the bottom of a bunk bed work as a den? Also he loves my brothers room? Does he think it’s a den? He won’t leave.

[@HoodKatz]

Putting your dog under a blanket and keeping one hand or two hands on them at all times

[@miiadiaz4129]

My dog was never scared before then lightning hit a pole like a half a block away from us and since then he has been super scared. Now he gets so scared anytime there’s Thunder. He starts to shake, his heart beats quickly, and he starts in a corner looking terrified. I want to help him so I am looking for ways to do that.

[@haileyfowler4171]

Cuddling with my dog to make her feel safe makes her feel better.

[@lindarenninger5829]

Watch Cesar Millan videos on this ! Exercise your dog vigorously before fireworks. Do not feed until after storms / fireworks start so that good wet food will distract their nose and mind because they are hungry. Condition them well before holidays with alternating calm and loud music until they become accustomed to drums and horns, etc. Keep calm and do not baby them. They want leadership from their person... demonstrate that you are not afraid and do they do not need to be, either!

[@jamessteven711]

What can I do avput a dog that gets on with the cat, walks with the cat, loves the cat...... but then attacks the xat when I feed the cat

[@mxdi2727]

Instead of a crate , I cuddle my dog and cover my dog with a blanket 💗💗💗

[@mariumaish]

Can you mention what essential oils can be used? We have an elderly dog and she gets so nervous even with the sound of rain, without thunder, and we can't manage to calm her dow. Even siting on us, tightly bundled in a blanket and us talking to her softly and petting her, she kips trembling and hiperventilating.

[@dandygaming2669]

I have a 9yrs old chiuaua that are so scared to thunder sounds and she always hide and breath heavily whenever she heard the thunder sound.

[@satish2108]

My GSD is scared and literally pissed off to crackers .. and yeah music helped a little bit to calm him down .. still there is 60% he is still scared off ..

[@blesslavendercopeland4118]

My family have a dog that is scared of stuff but he not scared of ppl he needs to be trained can u help me with my family dog they stay on the go all the time

[@shaylegoodgals1977]

Fortunately my guy is pretty chill with thunder and fireworks, but my friends lab had a really bad scare from a nearby lightning strike when a pup, and now trembles anytime loud noises occur. Seems like PTSD as I have military family with it. They’ve recently begun to treat their PTSD with CBD (non-THC) with really good results. Any thoughts?

[@duane1063]

Well I did totall opposite of they say todo. I couldnt set there and let them shake, do grabbed them up and we cuddle together. So my dogs are 9 & 7 and have never been in a crate. If I put them in one here at the house they would scratch like crazy to get to me. I mite could try the vest thing.

[@McCannDogs]

Cuddling will certainly help in the short term! But it won’t be much help in the long term! I hope the Thunder shirt is helpful for you, Duane! ~Ken

[@waituntildawn1053]

My puppy of 8 months just went through his first sound of fireworks and he is stressing out and shaking. Nothing i do is working. Please help any recommendations is helpful for him

[@waituntildawn1053]

Panting. Drooling and shaking. I got a blanket over him

[@vanessahaycraft2765]

What can you do if you don’t have the creat or anything else

[@dorothydempsey9267]

I'm cuddling my dog and she stopped shaking and I'm drowning out the rain and its helps alot

[@TheIpwnkyle]

I found that my hound calms with swaddling and close contact during thunder storms. She's just petrified from the flashes from the lightning.

[@fashionpassion81]

My 12 year Shih Tzu is so afraid of storms. Nothing helps. She poops and pees if I put her in a crate and steps in it. she pees all over the floor every time it storms. Even if I take her out to potty before the storm, she still poops and pees in the floor. She keeps me up for hours if it storms in the middle of the night. I’m desperate for any help. I’ve been dealing with this since I got her. I’ve had her since she was 3 months old. ☹️

[@MrDeputy83]

Does anyone use Benadryl to calm their dogs? I’m at wits end with my poor Lab..

[@samredbird4225]

Never had a fearful dog. My current spouse has two. We have a new puppy and he has been stroking and “soothing” during storms, which I feel is causing the bad anxiety. Help!!

[@charlessandoval4103]

Can you make like a little blanket for form by me sitting on the couch and then then them kind of Denny inside that like it