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This is a
relatively common phobia in dogs, so don’t worry. Giving
the dog access to a crate with a blanket or other
familiar objects can help him cope with the fear. This
crate should be in a quiet, secluded area of the home
away from windows. Remember to leave the door to the
kennel open, so the frightened pet doesn’t injure
himself if he wants to get out and hide somewhere else.
The crate
you choose should be large enough for the dog to stand,
turn around, or lie down without bending uncomfortably.
A bigger crate is not better and in fact poses a bigger
risk at injury.
Try one of
the new dog appeasing pheromone products (D.A.P.) to
soothe your pet’s nerves during a storm. Available in
spray or plug-in models, these products release a
pheromone similar to the secretion that a mother dog
emits when nursing her puppies. This evokes strong
memories that appear to calm many dogs.
Caution:
Remove a dog’s collar before placing him in a crate, and
put it back on when you take him out. Collars and ID
tags can become caught in a crate’s bars, choking the
dog.
The products
Pet Supplies “Plus” carries in this area include
Midwest Crates, Farnam Comfort Zone
with D.A.P. spray and D.A.P. plug-in and Tomlyn
HomeoPet™ Anxiety TFLN.
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