How does that make any sense? A friend says their dog does the same thing.
2006-09-11 12:17:32 · 18 answers · asked by blackjack 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I've had a couple of dogs who are afraid of thunder and they go somewhere they can feel enclosed, thus safer. One of mine likes to be in the basement.
I give my greyhound an all natural remedy called Bach's Flower Essences, the variety for fear is called Rescue Remedy. He gets 4 drops, there are no side effects and it calms him enough that he can cope really well. You can also get your vet to prescribe tranquilizers, but I don't like to use them as they make the dog really dopey.
2006-09-11 12:24:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your dog is evidently terrified of storms. It feels safe in the bathtub. I hope this helps.
2006-09-11 19:20:54 · answer #2 · answered by organic gardener 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow you have a smart dog. That's so cute. I get in the bathtub when there is a tornado. It must make your dog feel safe.
2006-09-11 19:24:15 · answer #3 · answered by cramner25 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He feels safe in the bathtub. My dog does that when it storms or when i am vacuuming the carpet
2006-09-11 20:05:15 · answer #4 · answered by Angela T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs feel safer in a den or smaller space.
In the bathtub, he is surrounded more than he would be in an open room.
2006-09-11 19:23:01 · answer #5 · answered by Zak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's afraid of the thunder. We used to have a dog that was about 100 lbs. and when it started to thunder she would try and be a lap dog. It was not a fun thing when it stormed out, she was so afraid that she shivered and her teeth chattered...no kidding.
2006-09-11 19:24:48 · answer #6 · answered by speedy_me18 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The enclosed area probably makes him feel secure. You could take a lesson, as bathtubs are really supposed to be desirable in a thunderstorm/tornado.
2006-09-11 19:23:43 · answer #7 · answered by kentata 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
feels safer there...dgos do revert to old ancient instincts including looking for a cave when frightened. ever notice a dog will always turn 3 times before lying down....wonder why? well in the wild it was to push down the tall grass to get a nice spot to lie on....they still do it tho even on carpet or dirt- same principal
2006-09-11 19:24:00 · answer #8 · answered by Jack Kerouac 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog bangs against the walls as if he can hide in them, he goes under the bed, runs in circles, until it's over. Their hearing is 10 times more sensitive than ours therefore thunder to them is like someone banging a pot right next to out ears.
2006-09-11 19:22:30 · answer #9 · answered by fammo386 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs that are fearful of storms seek small enclosed places that they will feel safe.
2006-09-11 19:23:54 · answer #10 · answered by rolahey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋