Articles: Thunderstorm Anxiety
Thunderstorm Anxiety and What To Do
dog behavior , dog training , dogs , Steve Dale , Thunderstorm Anxiety
Thunderstorm anxiety is a problem for many dogs, and indeed thunderstorm season continues only for a short time for many dogs but it’s year-round for much of the country. And when dogs are better at predicting weather than the National Weather Service, you know you have a problem. And the fear may be called thunderstorm…
Solutions to Thunderstorm Anxiety in Dogs
dog behavior , dog nutrition , dog training , dogs , Featured , human animal bond , Thunderstorm Anxiety
Some people think dogs afraid of thunderstorms will figure out over time that the storm won’t cause dogs with thunderstorm anxiety any harm. But that hardly ever happens. In fact, often, without intervention, the fear can worsen. I argue it may be inhumane to merely let even mildly anxious dogs deal with storms without any…
Dogs Dislike 'Big Bang' Theory; Pets and Fireworks
dog behavior , dogs , Featured , Fireworks , Steve Dale , Thunderstorm Anxiety , veterinary health , veterinary technician
When it comes to pets and fireworks, the “big bang” theory is no theory; fireworks are terrifying for many dogs and cats. And why wouldn’t they be? We know and understand why the big bangs are happening. But our pets don’t get that luxury, and the big bangs are no fun for them. It’s actually adaptive for…
Thunderstorm Anxiety: What to Do
American College of Veterinary Behaviorists , dogs , Featured , human animal bond , Steve Dale , Thunderstorm Anxiety , veterinary health
This isn’t only about Thunderstorm anxiety in dogs, since dogs that are very anxious about storms may tend to have separation anxiety and/or fears of other loud noises, and might tend to be anxious in general. Veterinary behaviorist Dr. Amy Pike address storm phobia, and why pet owners eventually even get anxious about approaching storms.…
What To Do About Thunderstorm Anxiety in Dogs
American College of Veterinary Behaviorists , Decoding Your Dog , dog behavior , dogs , pets , Steve Dale , Thunderstorm Anxiety , veterinary health
Some dogs are better at forecasting the weather than the National Weather Service. They know a storm is approaching before we do. They pace, salivate, tremble, whine and become “Velcro dogs” (sticking to you like glue) even when a storm is an hour away or more. By the time the tempest arrives, the pet may…
What To Do For Pets Fearing Fireworks
cat behavior , cats , dog behavior , dogs , Fireworks , Steve Dale , Thunderstorm Anxiety
The big bang theory is no theory – it’s real and is terrifying for many dogs, and also some cats are among pets fearing fireworks Even the most patriotic All-American dogs – Boston Terriers or American Foxhounds – have no way to understand what the those unpredictable explosions are all about. If the fireworks happen…
Behaviorist Answers Dog Behavior Questions; Editor Decoding Your Dog
American College of Veterinary Behaviorists , Decoding Your Dog , dog behavior , dogs , Thunderstorm Anxiety , veterinary health
These reader questions about about “dogs with issues” were answered by Dr. John Ciribassi, a veterinary behaviorist in the Chicago area, and co-editor (with Dr. Debra Horwitz and myself) of “Decoding Your Dog: The Ultimate Experts Explain Common Dog Behaviors and Reveal How to Prevent or Change Unwanted Ones” (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, New York, NY,…
Thunderstorm Anxiety in Dogs, HouseSmarts-TV
American College of Veterinary Behaviorists , Decoding Your Dog , dog behavior , dogs , Steve Dale , Thunderstorm Anxiety
Thunderstorm anxiety is a common problem in dogs….It’s ironic that the night this aired on HouseSmarts with Lou Manfredini , at least in Chicago, there was a thunderstorm. I offer a pawful of solutions, including Adaptil, and products like the ThunderShirt, even distracting the dog with lovely music and food dispensing toys. There’s much more found…
With Bill Moller on WGN to Help Pet Lovers Find a Place to Live, and More
cats , dog bites , pet behavior , pets , Podcast , Thunderstorm Anxiety , veterinary health
Oh no – you’re kidding? You missed it? Here’s one of my regular Saturday AM appearances with Bill Moller on WGN Radio – Listen HERE. – I talk about Pedigree’s (the pet food company) commitment to animal shelters. – How and why renters with pets help better their community or at least the ‘culture’ of…
Thunderstorm Anxiety in Dogs
dogs , pet behavior , Thunderstorm Anxiety , veterinary health
Some dogs may be better at forecasting the weather than the national weather service. They know a storm is approaching before we do, and they tell us they’re not happy about it. Sometimes it’s clear why dogs become fearful of storms. For example, if a lightening strike is nearby or a dog gets caught outside…
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