{"id":4180,"date":"2022-04-28T11:14:31","date_gmt":"2022-04-28T11:14:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-dogs-act-before-a-tornado\/"},"modified":"2022-04-29T12:06:16","modified_gmt":"2022-04-29T12:06:16","slug":"how-do-dogs-act-before-a-tornado","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-dogs-act-before-a-tornado\/","title":{"rendered":"How do dogs act before a tornado?"},"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-dogs-act-before-a-tornado\/#How_do_dogs_act_before_a_tornado\" title=\"How do dogs act before a tornado?\">How do dogs act before a tornado?<\/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-dogs-act-before-a-tornado\/#Do_dogs_act_weird_before_a_storm\" title=\"Do dogs act weird before a storm?\">Do dogs act weird before a storm?<\/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-dogs-act-before-a-tornado\/#What_do_dogs_do_during_a_tornado\" title=\"What do dogs do during a tornado?\">What do dogs do during a tornado?<\/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-dogs-act-before-a-tornado\/#Can_dogs_sense_storms_approaching\" title=\"Can dogs sense storms approaching?\">Can dogs sense storms approaching?<\/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-dogs-act-before-a-tornado\/#How_do_pets_prepare_for_tornadoes\" title=\"How do pets prepare for tornadoes?\">How do pets prepare for tornadoes?<\/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-dogs-act-before-a-tornado\/#Can_dogs_sense_their_own_death\" title=\"Can dogs sense their own death?\">Can dogs sense their own death?<\/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-dogs-act-before-a-tornado\/#What_do_dogs_do_when_they_sense_danger\" title=\"What do dogs do when they sense danger?\">What do dogs do when they sense danger?<\/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-dogs-act-before-a-tornado\/#How_do_you_tell_if_a_tornado_is_near_at_night\" title=\"How do you tell if a tornado is near at night?\">How do you tell if a tornado is near at night?<\/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-dogs-act-before-a-tornado\/#What_are_5_warning_signs_that_a_tornado_may_occur\" title=\"What are 5 warning signs that a tornado may occur?\">What are 5 warning signs that a tornado may occur?<\/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-dogs-act-before-a-tornado\/#What_happens_if_2_tornadoes_collide\" title=\"What happens if 2 tornadoes collide?\">What happens if 2 tornadoes collide?<\/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-dogs-act-before-a-tornado\/#How_far_away_can_dogs_sense_a_storm\" title=\"How far away can dogs sense a storm?\">How far away can dogs sense a storm?<\/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-dogs-act-before-a-tornado\/#Can_dogs_tell_if_its_going_to_rain\" title=\"Can dogs tell if it\u2019s going to rain?\">Can dogs tell if it\u2019s going to rain?<\/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-dogs-act-before-a-tornado\/#Can_dogs_sense_bad_things_before_they_happen\" title=\"Can dogs sense bad things before they happen?\">Can dogs sense bad things before they happen?<\/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-dogs-act-before-a-tornado\/#Should_you_put_dog_in_crate_during_tornado\" title=\"Should you put dog in crate during tornado?\">Should you put dog in crate during tornado?<\/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-dogs-act-before-a-tornado\/#Can_a_cat_sense_a_tornado\" title=\"Can a cat sense a tornado?\">Can a cat sense a tornado?<\/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-dogs-act-before-a-tornado\/#Where_do_animals_go_when_theres_a_tornado\" title=\"Where do animals go when there\u2019s a tornado?\">Where do animals go when there\u2019s a tornado?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_dogs_act_before_a_tornado\"><\/span>How do dogs act before a tornado?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Dogs are able to use all of their senses to predict when a tornado and storm are coming. Your dog can detect small changes in barometric pressure, which changes and charges when a storm is approaching a location \u2013 this is what alerts the dog that there is something changing with the pressure in the air.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-act-weird-before-a-storm\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_act_weird_before_a_storm\"><\/span>Do dogs act weird before a storm?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As thunderstorms approach, anxiety levels increase in certain dogs.\u00a0 Perhaps dogs sense subtle changes in barometric pressure, odors in the air and changes in static electrical fields heralding a storm before humans do, theorizes animal behaviorist Nicholas Dodman.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-do-dogs-do-during-a-tornado\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_dogs_do_during_a_tornado\"><\/span>What do dogs do during a tornado?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116515\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-do-dogs-do-during-a-tornado.webp\" alt=\"What do dogs do during a tornado?\" width=\"750\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-do-dogs-do-during-a-tornado.webp 750w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-do-dogs-do-during-a-tornado-300x172.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If they are frightened, reassure them and remain calm. Pets should be provided the same cover as humans during severe weather. Put all pets in cages or carriers and in the safe room when a tornado warning is issued. Animals can sense bad weather and will look for a place to hide if they sense it is near.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-sense-storms-approaching\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_sense_storms_approaching\"><\/span>Can dogs sense storms approaching?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs use all of their senses when they feel a storm is coming. Dogs are actually able to sense barometric pressure changes.Sensing this change in pressure alerts your pup and causes them to try and seek shelter or a safe place to ride out the storm.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qaErHFEYLOM\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-pets-prepare-for-tornadoes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_pets_prepare_for_tornadoes\"><\/span>How do pets prepare for tornadoes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We encourage pet owners who live in tornado-prone areas to:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Identify all pets with an ID tag and microchip.<\/li>\n<li>Keep small animals like dogs and cats indoors.<\/li>\n<li>Practice bringing your animals to your \u201ctornado safety\u201d location.<\/li>\n<li>Secure cats if a tornado watch is issued.<\/li>\n<li>Move other caged animals to a safe location early.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-sense-their-own-death\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_sense_their_own_death\"><\/span>Can dogs sense their own death?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But when their time is up, many dogs seem to understand it somehow. Countless stories exist of dogs who let their owners know when they\u2019re entering their final moments. They appear to have some sort of sixth sense, be it supernatural or physiological, that tells them they\u2019re about to die.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-do-dogs-do-when-they-sense-danger\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_dogs_do_when_they_sense_danger\"><\/span>What do dogs do when they sense danger?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Generally, your dog will act in an unusual way when sensing danger. Being hyperactive, shaking, or hiding at an unusual time, are among the signs you should watch out for. Persistent barking will most easily grab your attention. Just be sure to pay attention to other, less loud behaviors described above.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-tell-if-a-tornado-is-near-at-night\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_a_tornado_is_near_at_night\"><\/span>How do you tell if a tornado is near at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Day or night \u2013 Loud, continuous roar or rumble, which doesn\u2019t fade in a few seconds like thunder. Night \u2013 Small, bright, blue-green to white flashes at ground level near a thunderstorm (as opposed to silvery lightning up in the clouds). These mean power lines are being snapped by very strong wind, maybe a tornado.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wcTdLnrxznM\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-5-warning-signs-that-a-tornado-may\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_5_warning_signs_that_a_tornado_may_occur\"><\/span>What are 5 warning signs that a tornado may occur?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Regardless of the time of year, you need to be prepared, and that involves being able to tell when a tornado is going to develop.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dark, Greenish Sky.<\/li>\n<li>High Frequencies of In-Cloud Lightning.<\/li>\n<li>Calm After a Thunderstorm.<\/li>\n<li>Funnel-Shaped Cloud.<\/li>\n<li>Continuous Rumble.<\/li>\n<li>Falling Debris.<\/li>\n<li>Tornado Watch vs.<\/li>\n<li>Help From Earth Networks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-2-tornadoes-collide\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_2_tornadoes_collide\"><\/span>What happens if 2 tornadoes collide?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116516\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-happens-if-2-tornadoes-collide.jpg\" alt=\"What happens if 2 tornadoes collide?\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When two tornadoes meet, they merge into a single tornado. It is a rare event. When it does occur, it usually involves a satellite tornado being absorbed by a parent tornado, or a merger of two successive members of a tornado family.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-far-away-can-dogs-sense-a-storm\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_far_away_can_dogs_sense_a_storm\"><\/span>How far away can dogs sense a storm?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is no definitive scientific research available. But our research revealed that dogs can sense a storm 15 to 20 minutes before it arrives.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-tell-if-it-s-going-to-rain\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_tell_if_its_going_to_rain\"><\/span>Can dogs tell if it\u2019s going to rain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How do dogs know that a storm is on its way? Dogs have such superior senses. Their sense of smell tells them rain is on its way.\u00a0 Dogs can sense a drop in the barometer pressure and they are sensitive to the static electricity caused by lightning.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/COS55WEeLLc\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-sense-bad-things-before-they-happen\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_sense_bad_things_before_they_happen\"><\/span>Can dogs sense bad things before they happen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116517\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Can-dogs-sense-bad-things-before-they-happen.jpg\" alt=\"Can dogs sense bad things before they happen?\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" \/><\/p>\n<p>They have the ability to sense the danger before it happens through their strong sense of smell and hearing. These senses can detect danger that is going to happen to people or natural disasters such as earthquakes and storms occurring.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-you-put-dog-in-crate-during-tornado\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_put_dog_in_crate_during_tornado\"><\/span>Should you put dog in crate during tornado?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Act Quickly After A Tornado Warning<br \/>\nOnce they gather everyone and go to the safe room or shelter on the property, they should put dogs inside crates. Placing the crate under a table or in a closet can help to protect against falling debris. From this position, everyone can wait as the storm passes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_cat_sense_a_tornado\"><\/span>Can a cat sense a tornado?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, their heightened senses can allow them to pick up hints that a storm is coming. Cat\u2019s inner ears may detect the sudden fall in atmospheric pressure. A cat is also more sensitive to sounds and smells.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"where-do-animals-go-when-there-s-a-tornado\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_animals_go_when_theres_a_tornado\"><\/span>Where do animals go when there\u2019s a tornado?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The safest place for you and your pets to be when a tornado approaches is in the basement or a storm shelter underground. Animals often become frightened and hide during extreme weather. Practice bringing your animals to the location you have identified as your tornado shelter space, before a storm looms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do dogs act before a tornado?Do dogs act weird before a storm?What do dogs do during a tornado?Can dogs sense storms approaching?How do pets prepare for tornadoes?Can dogs sense their own death?What do dogs do when they sense danger?How do you tell if a tornado is near at night?What are 5&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":116514,"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":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-dogs-act-before-a-tornado.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4180"}],"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=4180"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4180\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":116518,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4180\/revisions\/116518"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/116514"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4180"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4180"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4180"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}