Maybelle TOTALY freaks out about thunderstorms, and fireworks.....help plz!!! Answers at Dogster Answers.

Sat, Jul 5th 2008, 18:06 GMT

My dog is terrified of storms too. She doesn't cry anymore but runs from room to room looking frantic. We find that she just likes to be under someone (literally). She will burrow as close as she can get. During this time, I am especially sure to rub her and calm her, making sure she knows it is ok and that someone is here with her. I also make sure that the blinds/curtains/shades in the room where we are are closed. And if all else fails with her, she will go under the bed or get in her kennel.

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Bunny (new pics)

Sat, Jul 5th 2008, 13:03 GMT

You need to work on counter conditioning and desensitization before the storm. You can also try melatonin for storm and sound phobias or talk to your vet about an anti-anxiety medication like xanax. Sunny's got a website that has a link to information about storm and sound phobias.

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Sunny

Fri, Jul 4th 2008, 13:07 GMT

Alright, this is partially normal for doggies. Daisy doesn't mind thunderstorms at all. But when it comes to fireworks, she is a whole different girl. The best advice I can give you, which will be better on Maybelle is to let her hide. Try and enclose her in a dark room that is most sound proof. Put on a radio, and television to distract her. Place her favorite toys, and some treats around her. As well as blankets. If she wants to hide somewhere, that means the place she is trying to hide makes her feel secure. This will ease her worries, and make her less stressed. Which is much better for her. It is hard to cure these fears. Daisy crawled under my bed during al the fireworks. I left some treats around her, and put a blanket against her. Turned the lights off and left the room. After coming back, she had eaten some of the treats. Which tells me she was okay under there. Best of luck with your baby!

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