My dog is terrified of thunder and hides. What can I do to help?

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I’ve posted 2 text abt Maggie my blue heeler terrified of thunder and hiding in the hall whether storming or not. Did any VET see them? Not sure I’ve done this right? Please help! Pet's info: Dog | Blue Heeler | Female | spayed | 1 year and 7 months old | 33 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry, I did not see this, but I can help you now. Fireworks and loud noises can be really scary for dogs. One important thing to do to when your dog acts scared is not to reassure her. We think we are comforting her when we do that, but it's actually reinforcing the behavior and telling her it's ok to be scared. I recommend getting her a thundershirt to wear when there are fireworks or loud noises. These have been reported to help dogs with anxiety. At home, you can put her in a dark quiet room by herself to self-soothe. You can also turn on the TV or music to block out the sound. Finally, you can consider get a pheromone diffuser called DAP that helps dogs with anxiety. I hope this helps!

My dog is terrified of thunder and hides. What can I do to help?

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