Blog: Calming
How to Calm Your Dog During a Thunderstorm
Content Updated May 7, 2026 If you’re new to pet parenthood (welcome!) you might learn that your dog has a storm phobia; it’s not uncommon for dogs to have a fear of thunderstorms. It could be due to a general fear of loud noises (thunder, fireworks, etc.) or the changes in barometric pressure and humidity could be affecting their senses or even causing them some discomfort like it can for us humans. While we can’t know for certain what causes it, we can know what signs to look out for (eg. dogs shaking during thunderstorms), and be equipped to help them.