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Last night was a crazy storm full of thunder, lightening and heavy rain. It was a bit scary to be honest, but the hardest part is my pups. Mostly Jack. When Ansli was alive, they would both just shake and shiver… it would break my heart. I think she calmed him a bit even though she was scared too. Now that she is gone, he was coming out of his skin last night – nothing was working. So I am a bit exhausted today and hoping for a calm night tonight, but it doesn’t look at that way. Oh well.
In other news there has been a lot going on – good and bad. I met with a girl yesterday, who is the most adorable thing ever and so talented. It is was one of those amazing soul connections and the universe truly brought us together. This came at the perfect timing… Sometimes it helps not to feel alone and we all need this support – especially in our art. So we are working on a project soon and starting networking meetings with other photographers. I think this year will be wild fire. I know it will be a lot of hard work, but I am ready.
So you should check out her blog and photos and go tell her hello.
What do you do when your pups get crazy with thunderstorms?
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Neither of mine are scared of storms, thankfully, but I’m impressed with the Thundershirt for other fear/anxiety stuff. Worth a try? And, as I’m sure you do too, I completely disagree with the ‘comforting a scared dog rewards him for being scared and perpetuates it’ theory. Bloody stupid. Massive cuddles. This stuff – http://www.petremedy.co.uk/ – is awesome too. I use it for Dooley’s separation anxiety (which is intense).
My friend’s vet recommended Bach’s Rescue Remedy for her pup with travel anxiety. I don’t know if it would be strong enough to treat acute anxiety, but she gave it to her dog again this past Halloween when the firecrackers were causing her to freak out, and it seemed to work somewhat.
Megan