[Peachbelle]

Invest in buying Comfort Zone plug ins which you can buy at Amazon. These work great to calm both cats and dogs. It emits pheromones which humans cannot smell. I use these every time I take my pet with me to a new environment. It keeps them calm and really works!

[Normal]

I would bring the dog and a box of pet gummies for the storms. One thing I wonder about some pet owners is, “Is the dog here to comfort and benefit the owner, or is the owner here to comfort the dog”?

[Kelevision]

Originally Posted by Sjodry

At the risk of asking what may seem to be a silly question about weather..we are planning an upcoming visit to TV with our dog, Ivy. Ivy has however, in the past several months, developed a hyperventilating fear of thunderstorms. I know when my Mom lived in Florida, it typically rained a short while every day. Is that the case in TV, and if so, is it accompanied by thunder & lightning? Does it typically occur near the same time each day? We hate to medicate the dog unless absolutely necessary…but hate leaving her home even more! We have had an unusually excessive number of thunderstorms this spring & summer. (Pittsburgh, PA)

Thanks in advance! ☔️
Sandy

The storm season in Florida is around May-October so if you’re coming during those times, yes, the storms are “usually” in the afternoon but could be during the night or could be during the day.

[phylt]

[QUOTE=Sjodry;2454911]At the risk of asking what may seem to be a silly question about weather..we are planning an upcoming visit to TV with our dog, Ivy. Ivy has however, in the past several months, developed a hyperventilating fear of thunderstorms. I know when my Mom lived in Florida, it typically rained a short while every day. Is that the case in TV, and if so, is it accompanied by thunder & lightning? Does it typically occur near the same time each day? We hate to medicate the dog unless absolutely necessary…but hate leaving her home even more! We have had an unusually excessive number of thunderstorms this spring & summer. (Pittsburgh, PA)

Yes, thunderstorms and lightning are generally late in the day. Our pup would shake uncontrollably and pace around. We bought him a “Thundershirt”, which calmed him down. It worked miraculously. It’s a weighted, vest-like wrap that attaches with Velcro. I won’t guarantee it’ll work for your dog, but it definitely did for ours. Check it out. ThunderShirt.com | Already Used by Millions of Dogs & Cats

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Normal

I would bring the dog and a box of pet gummies for the storms. One thing I wonder about some pet owners is, “Is the dog here to comfort and benefit the owner, or is the owner here to comfort the dog”?

It’s two way street….

[Topspinmo]

Maybe try these? Or something similar?

PAWNIX Noise-Cancelling Greyfriars Bobby Headphones for Dogs - Pawnix Noise-Cancelling Headphones

[Normal]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

It’s two way street….

Sometimes the street is lopsided with a traffic jam or it becomes a one way. Thus dogs are walking their humans or dogs are being pushed around in baby strollers.

[Lisanp@aol.com]

Trying to snag a villa through the Lifestyle Preview program is really the best way to experience The Villages, and I do not believe that Lifestyle allows pets to stay. Enjoy your visit, and do stop by several of the dog parks even if you don't bring Ivy to check them out - especially around doggie happy hour which is typically about 4:30pm.

[TeresaE]

Originally Posted by Sjodry

At the risk of asking what may seem to be a silly question about weather..we are planning an upcoming visit to TV with our dog, Ivy. Ivy has however, in the past several months, developed a hyperventilating fear of thunderstorms. I know when my Mom lived in Florida, it typically rained a short while every day. Is that the case in TV, and if so, is it accompanied by thunder & lightning? Does it typically occur near the same time each day? We hate to medicate the dog unless absolutely necessary…but hate leaving her home even more! We have had an unusually excessive number of thunderstorms this spring & summer. (Pittsburgh, PA)

Thanks in advance! ☔️
Sandy

We had a dog who would shake uncontrollably from thunder. The storm could be 10 miles away. He was our own personal forecaster. The only thing that worked was CBD treats. You can get them locally at either Woofgang Pups or Sparr Building Supply.
As for thunder shirts. They only work if the dog is conditioned to associate the shirt with positive feedback. i.e. wearing it in good weather and lots of treats.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Normal

I would bring the dog and a box of pet gummies for the storms. One thing I wonder about some pet owners is, “Is the dog here to comfort and benefit the owner, or is the owner here to comfort the dog”?

Either way is treating the symptom, not the problem.

[Runway48]

Originally Posted by Katss

Conditioned our dog to love thunder. Pretty easy as she is very food motivated. Every rumble we just smiled and announced Yay! Thunder Treats! (In our very best happy voice). Reward was always something she could not resist...meat, hot dog, whatever. She now comes running to us with a wagging tail every time it thunders. Gets lots of pets, "atta girls" and a few treats.

Very clever! But I would guess after a summer in TV you would have to put her on a doggy treadmill.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by TeresaE

We had a dog who would shake uncontrollably from thunder. .

Tranquilizer. Let them sleep through it.

[Salty Dog]

Thundershirt works with my Miniature Poodle. They also have a pheromone that you can put a couple of drops of on a patch on the Thundershirt.

[DonnaNi4os]

Florida is the lightning capital of the world. Have you tried a thunder shirt? It is a vest worn and it applies gentle pressure similar to a hug. That might help. Thunderstorms can pop up at any time of the day. Fortunately my dog has never been bothered by them perhaps because she has lived here for her entire life. Good luck.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Salty Dog

Thundershirt works with my Miniature Poodle. They also have a pheromone that you can put a couple of drops of on a patch on the Thundershirt.

Bought a Thunder shirt. Sent it back. I couldn't stand the noise.