{"id":184892,"date":"2022-08-02T11:07:32","date_gmt":"2022-08-02T11:07:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-calm-a-dog-scared-of-thunder\/"},"modified":"2022-08-03T09:33:40","modified_gmt":"2022-08-03T09:33:40","slug":"how-do-you-calm-a-dog-scared-of-thunder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-calm-a-dog-scared-of-thunder\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you calm a dog scared of thunder?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-calm-a-dog-scared-of-thunder\/#How_do_you_calm_a_dog_scared_of_thunder\" title=\"How do you calm a dog scared of thunder?\">How do you calm a dog scared of thunder?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-calm-a-dog-scared-of-thunder\/#Why_does_my_dog_shake_during_thunderstorms\" title=\"Why does my dog shake during thunderstorms?\">Why does my dog shake during thunderstorms?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-calm-a-dog-scared-of-thunder\/#Is_it_normal_for_dogs_to_be_scared_of_thunder\" title=\"Is it normal for dogs to be scared of thunder?\">Is it normal for dogs to be scared of thunder?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-calm-a-dog-scared-of-thunder\/#How_do_you_stop_a_dog_from_crying_during_a_thunderstorm\" title=\"How do you stop a dog from crying during a thunderstorm?\">How do you stop a dog from crying during a thunderstorm?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-calm-a-dog-scared-of-thunder\/#Should_I_comfort_my_dog_during_thunder\" title=\"Should I comfort my dog during thunder?\">Should I comfort my dog during thunder?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-calm-a-dog-scared-of-thunder\/#Is_it_normal_for_dogs_to_shake_during_thunderstorms\" title=\"Is it normal for dogs to shake during thunderstorms?\">Is it normal for dogs to shake during thunderstorms?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-calm-a-dog-scared-of-thunder\/#How_do_you_calm_a_dog_down_during_a_thunderstorm\" title=\"How do you calm a dog down during a thunderstorm?\">How do you calm a dog down during a thunderstorm?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-calm-a-dog-scared-of-thunder\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_anxiety_during_storms\" title=\"What can I give my dog for anxiety during storms?\">What can I give my dog for anxiety during storms?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-calm-a-dog-scared-of-thunder\/#Why_is_my_dog_acting_weird_during_a_thunderstorm\" title=\"Why is my dog acting weird during a thunderstorm?\">Why is my dog acting weird during a thunderstorm?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-calm-a-dog-scared-of-thunder\/#Why_is_my_dog_afraid_of_thunder\" title=\"Why is my dog afraid of thunder?\">Why is my dog afraid of thunder?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-calm-a-dog-scared-of-thunder\/#Which_dog_breeds_are_afraid_of_thunder\" title=\"Which dog breeds are afraid of thunder?\">Which dog breeds are afraid of thunder?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-calm-a-dog-scared-of-thunder\/#Are_dogs_normally_scared_of_thunder\" title=\"Are dogs normally scared of thunder?\">Are dogs normally scared of thunder?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-calm-a-dog-scared-of-thunder\/#How_do_I_calm_my_dog_down_during_a_thunderstorm\" title=\"How do I calm my dog down during a thunderstorm?\">How do I calm my dog down during a thunderstorm?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-calm-a-dog-scared-of-thunder\/#Should_I_ignore_my_dog_during_a_thunderstorm\" title=\"Should I ignore my dog during a thunderstorm?\">Should I ignore my dog during a thunderstorm?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-calm-a-dog-scared-of-thunder\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_fear_of_thunderstorms\" title=\"What can I give my dog for fear of thunderstorms?\">What can I give my dog for fear of thunderstorms?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-calm-a-dog-scared-of-thunder\/#Is_it_OK_to_comfort_my_dog_during_a_thunderstorm\" title=\"Is it OK to comfort my dog during a thunderstorm?\">Is it OK to comfort my dog during a thunderstorm?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-calm-a-dog-scared-of-thunder\/#What_to_do_with_dogs_when_there_is_thunder\" title=\"What to do with dogs when there is thunder?\">What to do with dogs when there is thunder?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-calm-a-dog-scared-of-thunder\/#How_do_you_help_a_dog_that_is_scared_of_thunder\" title=\"How do you help a dog that is scared of thunder?\">How do you help a dog that is scared of thunder?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-calm-a-dog-scared-of-thunder\/#How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_shaking_during_a_thunderstorm\" title=\"How do I stop my dog from shaking during a thunderstorm?\">How do I stop my dog from shaking during a thunderstorm?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-calm-a-dog-scared-of-thunder\/#Why_is_my_dog_shaking_during_thunderstorm\" title=\"Why is my dog shaking during thunderstorm?\">Why is my dog shaking during thunderstorm?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-calm-a-dog-scared-of-thunder\/#Do_dogs_act_weird_during_thunderstorms\" title=\"Do dogs act weird during thunderstorms?\">Do dogs act weird during thunderstorms?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-calm-a-dog-scared-of-thunder\/#What_helps_dogs_with_thunder_anxiety\" title=\"What helps dogs with thunder anxiety?\">What helps dogs with thunder anxiety?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-calm-a-dog-scared-of-thunder\/#Can_you_give_a_dog_Benadryl_for_fear_of_storms\" title=\"Can you give a dog Benadryl for fear of storms?\">Can you give a dog Benadryl for fear of storms?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-calm-a-dog-scared-of-thunder\/#Do_storms_make_dogs_act_weird\" title=\"Do storms make dogs act weird?\">Do storms make dogs act weird?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-calm-a-dog-scared-of-thunder\/#How_do_I_stop_my_dogs_anxiety_during_a_thunderstorm\" title=\"How do I stop my dogs anxiety during a thunderstorm?\">How do I stop my dogs anxiety during a thunderstorm?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_calm_a_dog_scared_of_thunder\"><\/span>How do you calm a dog scared of thunder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Distract him from the noise by giving your dog attention in the form of something he likes throwing a ball, brushing his hair, sharing popcorn. Try a Thundershirt This snug shirt wraps around your dog and applies gentle, constant pressure, similar to swaddling a baby. It can sooth some dogs into a calmer state.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/best-answer-why-is-my-dog-scared-of-me\/\">Best answer: Why is my dog scared of me?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_shake_during_thunderstorms\"><\/span>Why does my dog shake during thunderstorms?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Specialists now understand that <b>static electricity is felt by dogs through their fur, generating an unpleasant tingling sensation, he says. For this reason, pets feel agitated and seek a spot they hope might isolate them from the static charges. Change in barometric pressure.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_dogs_to_be_scared_of_thunder\"><\/span>Is it normal for dogs to be scared of thunder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It&#8217;s not uncommon for dogs to be frightened of thunder, firecrackers or other loud sounds. These types of fears may develop even though your dog has had no traumatic experiences associated with the sound. Many fear-related problems can be successfully resolved.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-191965\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-it-normal-for-dogs-to-be-scared-of-thunder.jpg\" alt=\"Is it normal for dogs to be scared of thunder?\" width=\"729\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-it-normal-for-dogs-to-be-scared-of-thunder.jpg 729w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-it-normal-for-dogs-to-be-scared-of-thunder-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_a_dog_from_crying_during_a_thunderstorm\"><\/span>How do you stop a dog from crying during a thunderstorm?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>8 tips to calm your dog during a storm<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be Home With Your Dog. For a dog who already fears thunderstorms, being alone will only worsen the anxiety.<\/li>\n<li>Create Calmness.<\/li>\n<li>Provide Distractions.<\/li>\n<li>Offer a Safe Place.<\/li>\n<li>Compete With Noise.<\/li>\n<li>Calming Remedies.<\/li>\n<li>Practice Desensitization.<\/li>\n<li>Visit Your Veterinarian.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_comfort_my_dog_during_thunder\"><\/span>Should I comfort my dog during thunder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Don&#8217;t comfort your dog when he acts afraid.<\/b> Giving him hugs or special attention can actually reinforce his fearful behavior. Speak to him in a happy, playful voice to give him confidence. Never punish him for his fearful behavior. If you can get your dog to play with you during a storm, all the better.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_dogs_to_shake_during_thunderstorms\"><\/span>Is it normal for dogs to shake during thunderstorms?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Fear of thunderstorms is a common problem for many dogs. Common signs of thunderstorm fear include hiding, shaking, trembling, crying or whining, pacing, drooling, urinating\/defecating, panting, or trying to escape from the house.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_calm_a_dog_down_during_a_thunderstorm\"><\/span>How do you calm a dog down during a thunderstorm?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Tips to Calm your Dog During a Storm<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Give your dog a safe place to go during a storm.<\/li>\n<li>Be cool during a storm.<\/li>\n<li>Try a Thundershirt This snug shirt wraps around your dog and applies gentle, constant pressure, similar to swaddling a baby.<\/li>\n<li>Supplement the scary sounds with music, TV, or white noise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_anxiety_during_storms\"><\/span>What can I give my dog for anxiety during storms?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For panic that many dogs experience during storms, <b>a fast-acting benzodiazepine (ie, alprazolam, diazepam, lorazepam, clonazepam) can be given 30 to 60 minutes before the storm starts.<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Calm a Dog During a Thunderstorm | Chewy\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ea-wOFNso70?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_acting_weird_during_a_thunderstorm\"><\/span>Why is my dog acting weird during a thunderstorm?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lightning is nature&#8217;s most extreme manifestation of static electricity. On a smaller scale, <b>the buildup of polarized ions in the air before thunderstorms can cause a dog&#8217;s fur to become statically charged<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_afraid_of_thunder\"><\/span>Why is my dog afraid of thunder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Tips to Calm your Dog During a Storm<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Give your dog a safe place to go during a storm.<\/li>\n<li>Be cool during a storm.<\/li>\n<li>Try a Thundershirt This snug shirt wraps around your dog and applies gentle, constant pressure, similar to swaddling a baby.<\/li>\n<li>Supplement the scary sounds with music, TV, or white noise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_dog_breeds_are_afraid_of_thunder\"><\/span>Which dog breeds are afraid of thunder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are three likely culprits that answer the question: why are dogs afraid of thunderstorms? These possibilities include <b>canine noise aversion, separation anxiety, and the real shocker static electricity.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dogs_normally_scared_of_thunder\"><\/span>Are dogs normally scared of thunder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 dog breeds scared of loud noises<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cairn Terrier.<\/li>\n<li>Mixed Breed.<\/li>\n<li>Pembroke Welsh Corgi.<\/li>\n<li>Lagotto Romagnolo.<\/li>\n<li>Rough Collie.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_calm_my_dog_down_during_a_thunderstorm\"><\/span>How do I calm my dog down during a thunderstorm?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Tips to Calm your Dog During a Storm<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Give your dog a safe place to go during a storm.<\/li>\n<li>Be cool during a storm.<\/li>\n<li>Try a Thundershirt This snug shirt wraps around your dog and applies gentle, constant pressure, similar to swaddling a baby.<\/li>\n<li>Supplement the scary sounds with music, TV, or white noise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-191966\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-I-calm-my-dog-down-during-a-thunderstorm.jpg\" alt=\"How do I calm my dog down during a thunderstorm?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-I-calm-my-dog-down-during-a-thunderstorm.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-I-calm-my-dog-down-during-a-thunderstorm-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-I-calm-my-dog-down-during-a-thunderstorm-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-I-calm-my-dog-down-during-a-thunderstorm-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-I-calm-my-dog-down-during-a-thunderstorm-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_ignore_my_dog_during_a_thunderstorm\"><\/span>Should I ignore my dog during a thunderstorm?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Don&#8217;t comfort your dog when he acts afraid.<\/b> Giving him hugs or special attention can actually reinforce his fearful behavior. Speak to him in a happy, playful voice to give him confidence. Never punish him for his fearful behavior. If you can get your dog to play with you during a storm, all the better.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_fear_of_thunderstorms\"><\/span>What can I give my dog for fear of thunderstorms?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First, <b>do not ignore your dog during storms. This advice used to be given because it was believed that attention during storms would reward the fearful behavior. As above, this is simply false. Ignoring a fearful, panicky dog deprives him of whatever comfort and psychological support you can give him.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_comfort_my_dog_during_a_thunderstorm\"><\/span>Is it OK to comfort my dog during a thunderstorm?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Distract him from the noise by giving your dog attention in the form of something he likes throwing a ball, brushing his hair, sharing popcorn. Try a Thundershirt This snug shirt wraps around your dog and applies gentle, constant pressure, similar to swaddling a baby. It can sooth some dogs into a calmer state.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_with_dogs_when_there_is_thunder\"><\/span>What to do with dogs when there is thunder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First, <b>do not ignore your dog during storms. This advice used to be given because it was believed that attention during storms would reward the fearful behavior. As above, this is simply false. Ignoring a fearful, panicky dog deprives him of whatever comfort and psychological support you can give him.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_help_a_dog_that_is_scared_of_thunder\"><\/span>How do you help a dog that is scared of thunder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best thing you can do for your dog is to <b>let them go to their safe space, and not punish them for any behavior during thunderstorms including destruction and whining. Miller explains that dogs like going to a space like their crate or a dark closet during a thunderstorm because it&#8217;s familiar and soothing.<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dogs fear of thunder and lightning. How to fix it. Why does it happen?\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p21pam_BWpU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_shaking_during_a_thunderstorm\"><\/span>How do I stop my dog from shaking during a thunderstorm?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are 10 ways to help calm your fearful dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bring your dog indoors during a storm.<\/li>\n<li>Create a safe place.<\/li>\n<li>Consider crating your dog.<\/li>\n<li>Pull the shades.<\/li>\n<li>Don shirts, wraps or capes.<\/li>\n<li>Play soothing music.<\/li>\n<li>Use pheromones.<\/li>\n<li>Try desensitization and counterconditioning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_shaking_during_thunderstorm\"><\/span>Why is my dog shaking during thunderstorm?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The changes to the atmosphere that accompany a thunderstorm can create an uncomfortable build-up of static electricity in a dog&#8217;s coat, and even produce painful shocks. They seek out water because it&#8217;s grounding. To help alleviate static, try the Storm Defender: a cape with a silver, anti-static lining.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_act_weird_during_thunderstorms\"><\/span>Do dogs act weird during thunderstorms?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many dog parents believe that it&#8217;s the sheer volume of thunder that upsets dogs the most. Some recent studies by scientists and veterinarians in clinical research, however, indicate that <b>the booming sound of thunder is just a small part of what upsets dogs during electric storms<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_helps_dogs_with_thunder_anxiety\"><\/span>What helps dogs with thunder anxiety?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog can&#8217;t hear the thunder or see the lighting, they&#8217;ll be less stressed. In addition to providing a safe space that&#8217;s dark and covered, <b>provide background noise to reduce stimulation. Like humans, dogs feel uneasy when they unexpectedly hear a loud sound, and having background noise helps.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_give_a_dog_Benadryl_for_fear_of_storms\"><\/span>Can you give a dog Benadryl for fear of storms?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Tips to Calm your Dog During a Storm<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Give your dog a safe place to go during a storm.<\/li>\n<li>Be cool during a storm.<\/li>\n<li>Try a Thundershirt This snug shirt wraps around your dog and applies gentle, constant pressure, similar to swaddling a baby.<\/li>\n<li>Supplement the scary sounds with music, TV, or white noise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-191967\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-you-give-a-dog-Benadryl-for-fear-of-storms.jpg\" alt=\"Can you give a dog Benadryl for fear of storms?\" width=\"1880\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-you-give-a-dog-Benadryl-for-fear-of-storms.jpg 1880w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-you-give-a-dog-Benadryl-for-fear-of-storms-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-you-give-a-dog-Benadryl-for-fear-of-storms-1024x545.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-you-give-a-dog-Benadryl-for-fear-of-storms-768x409.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-you-give-a-dog-Benadryl-for-fear-of-storms-1536x817.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1880px) 100vw, 1880px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_storms_make_dogs_act_weird\"><\/span>Do storms make dogs act weird?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Low-Pressure Fronts <b>Changes in barometric pressure can affect dogs&#8217; behavior significantly, according to the American Animal Hospital Association. Yours might become agitated if he&#8217;s afraid of wind or storms or he might become overexcited and curious, ready to pick up scents in the air and go exploring.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_dogs_anxiety_during_a_thunderstorm\"><\/span>How do I stop my dogs anxiety during a thunderstorm?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Distract him from the noise by giving your dog attention in the form of something he likes throwing a ball, brushing his hair, sharing popcorn. Try a Thundershirt This snug shirt wraps around your dog and applies gentle, constant pressure, similar to swaddling a baby. It can sooth some dogs into a calmer state.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you calm a dog scared of thunder?Why does my dog shake during thunderstorms?Is it normal for dogs to be scared of thunder?How do you stop a dog from crying during a thunderstorm?Should I comfort my dog during thunder?Is it normal for dogs to shake during thunderstorms?How do you calm a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":191963,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-you-calm-a-dog-scared-of-thunder.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/184892"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=184892"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/184892\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":191968,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/184892\/revisions\/191968"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/191963"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=184892"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=184892"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=184892"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}