Stupid storms.

chricast

So we have had some nasty thunderstorms every day here for about a week, and my dog is completely terrified of thunder. I preemptively have to drug him with xanax before any storm, which I have done all week. Unfortunately, for a few nights this week we have had to go out to functions for a wedding I am in, leaving the dog home alone during the storms. During these times he has clawed a big tear in the side of our brand new couch. This is not the first time, he completely ruined our last brand new couch due to being left alone during a thunderstorm. We used to crate him during a storm but he got so frenzied clawing at the crate door that he ripped his nails out (not pretty). I just dont know what to do anymore, my husband is at his wits end and said this was the last straw and he wants to get rid of the dog. I got him as a puppy 6 years ago, he is great with the baby, I am just so sad, I dont think my husband will really make me give him away but it is really stressing him out.

Glass of wine for listening to my whine.

ChrisG83

Oh my gosh your poor dog. Does it help to leave the tv on? I'm sure he won't make you get rid of the dog he is probably just annoyed.

candaceleigh21

Does he have a thunder jacket? I dated a guy that had a sheltie that was TERRIFIED of thunder and he got him a thunder vest and it actually helped. He was obviously still scared but could actually walk around the house.

chricast

ChrisG83:

Oh my gosh your poor dog. Does it help to leave the tv on? I'm sure he won't make you get rid of the dog he is probably just annoyed.

I dont think the TV would work because with it on when we are home and there is a storm he still goes crazy. I wonder if playing very loud white noise while we are gone would help though. He does prefer to go in the baby's room during a storm when we are home at night and her white noise is on.

candaceleigh21:

Does he have a thunder jacket? I dated a guy that had a sheltie that was TERRIFIED of thunder and he got him a thunder vest and it actually helped. He was obviously still scared but could actually walk around the house.

No, we havent tried this. My hubs didnt want to spend $40 for a "sweater" he didn't think would work. I am kind of skeptical of it too.

milkandhoney77

Maybe you could find some where that would let you return the thunder jacket if it doesn't work. Poor guy.

ChrisG83

Could you create spot he can hide under? Like a corner in your living room, under an end table or desk? Maybe lay a blanket over the side and lay with him and show him he can crawl underneath.