Advanced management of thunderstorm phobia in dogs including desensitisation, counter-conditioning, medication, and environmental modifications.
Thunderstorm phobia is a welfare-significant condition that causes acute distress in affected dogs. Dogs experiencing severe storms may injure themselves trying to escape, and chronic exposure to repeated storm events can sensitise and worsen responses over time. Multi-modal treatment combining desensitisation, environmental management, and medication where needed provides the best welfare outcomes.