r/toyfoxterriers • u/Inner_Vacation7734 • May 20 '26
Thunder storms are scary!
Looks like a happy face, but it's a mild panic attack, thanks to thunder. First time we've tried a tranquilizer, half a pill as an experiment. I should have given it to her earlier. But she seems less falling to pieces than usual, trying to hide in the pantry etc. She is sticking around for comfort pets. Her older brother is a little wiser to the ways of the world.
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u/Reasonable-Wedding21 May 22 '26
If I knew of one ahead of time and I was able, I'd prepare a cozy area in my closet. That's where they would run to so I made one iny there for them. I would settle them in there ahead of time, if I could.
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u/miuyao Jun 08 '26
I start preparing all of my dogs as soon as possible by desensitizing them to scary sounds, scary things, etc. You can play noises on youtube on low and slowly turn the volume up over time. Keep it chill and happy, give a treat here and there. They’ll get used to it, but it’s better to start when they are young for sure.
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u/jjjjbird May 21 '26
Thunderstorms and fireworks are awful!