How to Calm a Dog During a Thunderstorm

Why are dogs afraid of thunder? Some dogs are more susceptible to anxiety than others due to their genetics. Other dogs might have had a scary experience with loud noises when they were puppies. If your dog reacts to thunder and lightning, you are probably familiar with what dog anxiety looks like. During a summer storm, your scared dog might bolt for a place to hide. Hey, we totally get it! If we thought an invisible giant was pounding the walls of our house, we'd want to hide under the bed too! Some dogs can feel so nervous, they even can even become destructive and chew on not-so dog friendly items. These are dog anxiety symptoms that you should look out for. It might be baffling when you witness dogs afraid of thunder, but we'll show you steps that you can take to help calm your nervous dog. You won't be able to "cure" your dog from being afraid of thunderstorms, but you can help quell dog anxiety by paying attention to dog behavior. You can also try using a dog anxiety vest, such as a Thundershirt for dogs. A dog anxiety vest helps apply compression to your dog, so it sort of feels like a nice, long hug. If you have a dog crate, you can place it somewhere dark so your pup feels safe and secure. If you think your dog might run when they hear loud noises, you should take precautions by adding dog id tags to your fur friend's collar. Check out Chewy.com for more dog supplies that can help you and your pet weather the weather together. Don't forget about the rest of your fur family too! If your cat also gets anxious during summer storms, you can try a cat calming collar or use a diffuser that releases soothing cat pheromones to help your kitty in times of stress.

Special thanks to:
Jess Feliciano, Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Certified Dog Behavior Consultant of RotNDog Rehab in Lake Worth, Florida & Dee Hoult, Certified Dog Behavior Consultant of Applause Your Paws in Miami Florida