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We've had three hours of nonstop thunderstorms going now, and my poor dog is going bonkers.
Usually a few minutes before the storm comes, she starts panting heavily, pacing around nervously and the she starts shaking to the point of being able to see it across the room. The tail is between her legs and she tends to cling to our sides. On a couple of occasions when it happened when we weren't home, there was a little destructiveness evident as if she was desperately trying to get out and find us.
We've tried a few things and nothing seems to work. Once our vet suggested we try a sedative when we know it's coming, but all that did is make her uncoordinated as if she was heavily "drunk" -- but didn't calm the nerves at all.
Has anyone had a dog with a really bad case of thunderstorm fear and found something that works well? I've tried a few things including Rescue Remedy but nothing seems to calm the fear.
Usually a few minutes before the storm comes, she starts panting heavily, pacing around nervously and the she starts shaking to the point of being able to see it across the room. The tail is between her legs and she tends to cling to our sides. On a couple of occasions when it happened when we weren't home, there was a little destructiveness evident as if she was desperately trying to get out and find us.
We've tried a few things and nothing seems to work. Once our vet suggested we try a sedative when we know it's coming, but all that did is make her uncoordinated as if she was heavily "drunk" -- but didn't calm the nerves at all.
Has anyone had a dog with a really bad case of thunderstorm fear and found something that works well? I've tried a few things including Rescue Remedy but nothing seems to calm the fear.