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jen2045
Our dog Maggie came from a puppy mill and they think she is about 6 years old. At the first sound of thunder or anything that even sounds like thunder, she has a severe anxiety attack which involves panting, pacing and shaking. We try to ignore it and act like nothing out of the ordinary is going on. The puzzling part of the behavior, though, is that every time she starts to scratch frantically at the front door like she wants to go outside in the middle of the storm. I know she does not actually have to use the bathroom, so it isn't that, and we really can't take her out safely when we have thunder and lightning. Why does she feel an obsessive need to go outside during the middle of a storm? I would expect her to want to hide from it, not be out in the middle of it. It is very confusing to me.
MaryMurray
Hi Jen, May I suggest a DAP collar, (Dog appeasing pheromone of the lactating female) soothing, comforting for dogs in stressful situations. Google DAP collars and explore the benefits of engaging the nose. The spray would also possibly be best for Maggie. Spray onto an article of used clothing with your scent...place it in her area...is she crate trained at all...she may be trying to dig a den to hide in. We had a lab with the same reaction years ago, that would go into a dark bathroom and hide in the tub before the storm even erupted. We actually worked a rescue dog through separation anxiety with Cesar's Relax and a DAP collar and spray instead of using drugs. This would possibly help with her blanket sprayed with the Pheromone to soothe, on a piece of your clothing...as Cesar Said in his last VIP Question and Answer session "the sweatier with your scent, the better...even smelly socks can help the dog relax."
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