Place your dog in a sound-proof Den
You know thunder is noisy, looks scary, smells a lot and your dog will feel it if outside. So an obvious move is to move your dog to a sound-proof room inside your home where he or she will not hear, see, smell and feel the storm.
This room is called a Den and more infomation is available on this member’s file Denning Principle.
Go from room to room to find the most sound-proof location but you are likely to find that:-
- Foam rubber cut to fit the window cavity is ideal
- Cut an old mattress to fit or visit your local foam rubber shop with the dimensions of the window and they will cut the foam rubber to fit.
- If needed build a sound-proof Den. using sound proof wall cladding. You local hardware store will help with that
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Another way of reducing the noise is to mask it by adding other noises to the Den your dog is in. This is the same principle as the music used in shopping centres to mask the noise of activity in the shop.
That can be done by:
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The 8 Ways to Calm a Dog in a Thunderstorm:
Dogs will instinctively look for shelter when they’re frightened, and they’re especially fond of any place that resembles a deep, dark cave. That’s why they can often be found deep in your closet or worming their way under your bed.
You can play to these instincts by creating a warm, dark spot for them to curl up in while they ride out the storm. A crate is the easiest and most obvious answer, but if your dog refuses to go inside, you can try to make a designated spot in your house as inviting as possible. Pillow or mattress forts are especially good for this, and the best part is that you can invite yourself in to snuggle with your pooch.
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If your dog is scared of thunderstorms, try calling it to you as soon as you hear thunder and help it find a safe spot to hide such as under a table or in a dog crate with a blanket draped over it. Alternatively, try swaddling your dog by wrapping a garment around it, which may help it feel safe and secure. You can also try drowning out the thunder by turning up the TV, putting on music, or turning on the washing machine. Additionally, keep your dog away from any windows if possible, since the flash of lighting can add to its anxiety. For more tips, including how to prevent your dog’s fear of thunderstorms, keep reading!
Terri Jackson “I have two dogs that become anxious on July 4 and thunderstorms. They do have places to go to feel safe, and I do increase the TV volume. A good idea is to get in bed and have them come up. One goes under both covers and the other lies beside me. I may also try a thunder shirt on them. The ideas were very helpful.”…” more 5 Tips To Calm A Dog That’s Afraid of Thunder or Fireworks
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