We had a hound names “Bull” that was afraid of storms. We kept a shelf empty for him on the bottom of the entertainment center, basically a dark hole. At the first rumble of thunder, firecracker pop, or gunshot (We liked outside of town), he would stick his head in the shelf and deem himself invisible. Have you ever seen an 80 pound dog play “Disappear”?
My cat will stealthily creep up on my chest at 4am. Then proceeds to stick her legs into my bladder. I try not to fall asleep on my back, but she knows when the “I’m not quite asleep” time is.
If a storm was a distance away, my guys would often jump at lightning, before I could hear thunder. I’m certain they were reacting to frequencies beyond human hearing.
My former Sheltie ignored thunder or fireworks. I could take him for a walk on the Fourth of July, and after the first “pop” he showed no interest or annoyance. Conversely, he hated when I used the toaster and would want to attack it.
In all seriousness; you can probably train them not to be afraid. I took both of our labs outside and sat under a protected porch reading and just chilling with them at my side. Just petted them and acted like it was no big deal. Both got used to it.
Thunder and July 4th really rattle Carmy’s nerves. I put her in an isolated room with no windows. None of my other dogs feared noise. In fact Cleo used to go the loudest biggest party’s on July 4th and would often stay until morning. Carmy, other than loud noises is the most fearless dog I have ever had.
Ida No over 4 years ago
This is a foot placement in beds you never see shown for adults playing at home.
Lyons Group, Inc. over 4 years ago
Annie: “Shouldn’t he have said ‘Oooow, my spleen!’”?
Sophie: “I think that line is copyrighted!”
joanknr over 4 years ago
Didn’t think Annie could jump that high!
Kirk Barnes Premium Member over 4 years ago
We had a hound names “Bull” that was afraid of storms. We kept a shelf empty for him on the bottom of the entertainment center, basically a dark hole. At the first rumble of thunder, firecracker pop, or gunshot (We liked outside of town), he would stick his head in the shelf and deem himself invisible. Have you ever seen an 80 pound dog play “Disappear”?
JK1 over 4 years ago
Do you think the kitties are scared? Somehow, I doubt it.
MikeJ over 4 years ago
One of my dogs couldn’t care less about thunder, the other wants to be tightly held until it passes.
My friend’s dog has to be given a trank to get through it.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 4 years ago
The pack is stronger together. Especially if they are together in a dark place under something sturdy with the biggest pack members in front.
TurbosDad over 4 years ago
My Turbo was never afraid of thunder or fireworks, and boom-boom was what he did when I emptied him on our walkies…
kathybear over 4 years ago
My cat will stealthily creep up on my chest at 4am. Then proceeds to stick her legs into my bladder. I try not to fall asleep on my back, but she knows when the “I’m not quite asleep” time is.
ellisaana Premium Member over 4 years ago
If a storm was a distance away, my guys would often jump at lightning, before I could hear thunder. I’m certain they were reacting to frequencies beyond human hearing.
Ebenezer Stooge Premium Member over 4 years ago
My former Sheltie ignored thunder or fireworks. I could take him for a walk on the Fourth of July, and after the first “pop” he showed no interest or annoyance. Conversely, he hated when I used the toaster and would want to attack it.
WCraft Premium Member over 4 years ago
In all seriousness; you can probably train them not to be afraid. I took both of our labs outside and sat under a protected porch reading and just chilling with them at my side. Just petted them and acted like it was no big deal. Both got used to it.
whenlifewassimpler over 4 years ago
Oh reminds me and Mr. Bo Jangles (pictured here) sitting on the couch hugging one another during thunder bumpers…..he and I hated thunder storms.
cleokaya over 4 years ago
Thunder and July 4th really rattle Carmy’s nerves. I put her in an isolated room with no windows. None of my other dogs feared noise. In fact Cleo used to go the loudest biggest party’s on July 4th and would often stay until morning. Carmy, other than loud noises is the most fearless dog I have ever had.