How to Keep Your Dog Calm During a Thunderstorm

It's not rare for dogs (especially puppies) to get a little worked up when thunder rumbles through the sky. The good news is, there are plenty of ways you can help your pup feel safe and secure during a storm.

Keeping your dog calm during a thunderstorm

Plan ahead

If you know a storm is on its way, make sure your pooch has had a good walk and a chance to go to the loo beforehand. A tired dog with an empty bladder is much more likely to settle.

Create a hiding spot

You can put together some sort of a den by putting a sheet above their crate. Or turn a large cupboard or small room into a hiding spot, filled with blankets, toys and water. A cardboard box with familiar objects can even do the trick for small pooches. Shutting the windows and curtains will also help your dog feel safe.

Cover the noise

Distract your pooch from the thunder by playing some white noise, calming music or even putting the TV on in the background. It can make those rumbling booms far less alarming.

Keep cool

Dogs are experts at picking up on our emotions. If you stay relaxed, speak in a gentle voice and keep your body language easy-going, your pup is far more likely to mirror your calmness.

Distractions welcome

It's important to let your pooch go where they feel comfortable and let them hide if they want to. But if they come out of their den, cuddle them and play with them, using their favourite toys. When they start paying less attention to the storm, it's time to give them a treat.

Try calming support 

For extra support, you might consider Stress Relief Calming Drops - a natural, Vet-approved supplement designed to soothe your dog’s nervous system during stressful times like thunderstorms. The drops start to take effect within 1-2 hours, easing anxiety without leaving your pup drowsy.

Made with Valerian Root, Ashwagandha and Catnip, these drops naturally calm nervous tension, while L-Theanine from Green Tea encourages a balanced mood and L-Tryptophan supports serotonin production for relaxation and emotional stability. Together, they help restless dogs feel more settled and at ease.

With a little planning, plenty of reassurance and the help of natural calming support, you can make stormy nights a lot less stressful for your dog.