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Earth_First

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6. Our Golden is the same way...

Reply to hobbit709 (Reply #2)

Tue May 21, 2013, 07:07 AM

May 2013

She is a very good indicator of severe weather.

The poor girl does not fare well with any level of thunderstorms. She scratches endlessly at the floor in a corner proceeding a thunderstorm.

Generally a Benadryll or two helps calm her anxiety if we know ahead of time. However the daytime storms when we are away at work and she is alone are the most traumatic.

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May Lies. Watch the Skies. Ominous Weather Advisories Hoisted over Texas [View all] Gabby Hayes May 2013 OP

Thank you for the alert Trailrider1951 May 2013 #1

Right back at you, neighbor Gabby Hayes May 2013 #3

I wait until my dog crawls into the bathtub. hobbit709 May 2013 #2

My Mom's giant Doberman used to do the same thing Gabby Hayes May 2013 #5

Our Golden is the same way... Earth_First May 2013 #6

She just hides in the tub. she doesn't shake or panic. hobbit709 May 2013 #7

Sounds like we need to borrow a neighbor's dog for the day. Mine died recently Gabby Hayes May 2013 #10

Interesting. What a great early indicator she is for you. n/t OneGrassRoot May 2013 #9

Not a good sign. n/t greytdemocrat May 2013 #4

Yep. People will be spotting car washes and underground garages on the way to work Gabby Hayes May 2013 #8

Stay safe all. I am making my way out there Wed. maddezmom May 2013 #11

Wishing you Fair Weather Gabby Hayes May 2013 #12

Good luck today! MNBrewer May 2013 #13