Bassets and thunderstorms

Boomer's Mom · 05-19-2011, 09:37 PM

Was just wondering how your bassets do during thunderstorms, especially those of us with younger bassets.

We have a storm going thru right now (I know, I know, I shouldn't be on the computer!), and Boomer was standing at the front door looking out and barking back every time it thundered. "Oh yeah, buddy? Well, the same to you!" I could almost swear he is giving the storm the finger.

The rest of the time, he is lying on the floor sleeping like nothing is going on.

Soundtrack · 05-19-2011, 09:47 PM

None of mine seem to notice storms.

MollyMcFrecklesMom · 05-19-2011, 09:54 PM

Mine tend to get upset, but sudden noises often startle them. My husband was outside with Molly the other day and a thunder clap came. She ran in circles in the yard scared. This afternoon, they were less scared. Concerned, but not scared. I think they'll grow out of it as they get older. My mom had a dog that heard storms coming long before they arrived and was a mess, shaking and pacing. Luckily, Molly and Winston aren't that fearful.

I think when they sense my calmness, they calm down. They tend to reflect my moods quite a bit.

roscolaylamommy · 05-19-2011, 11:01 PM

My dogs aren't bothered by storms but Breezy is terrified by the lawn mower. The poor thing shakes and cries anytime one in the neighborhood starts up.

CatherineM · 05-19-2011, 11:22 PM

My last basset before this new puppy went through Hurricane Charlie just fine. When the eye went over everyone in the neighborhood was out walking their dogs.

Annie714 · 05-19-2011, 11:36 PM

Storms haven't ever bothered Annie. Fireworks, however, are quite a different beast...

shallhb · 05-20-2011, 12:03 AM

Pearl could care less about noises. Bella is sound sensitive--lots of things, like banging pots and pans, loud dog show, and the like, bother her. But thunderstorms and fireworks don't even get a sideways glance. Strange.

Wworm · 05-20-2011, 12:35 AM

Hmmm... not even sure we've had a thunderstorm here this season to be able to tell w/Worm.

But. he is afraid of rocks. Large rocks and other inanimate objects. (like a bar stool today, used in puppy class).

ps. Worm has this to add: "Am not. I'm no 'fraidy cat. Boomah, hope you survive da thundah storm and make it go away."

Chadwick0211 · 05-20-2011, 03:49 AM

Drifty doesn't seem to mind the thunderstorms. Living in Florida, I would hope it wouldn't have bothered him too much anyway.. Seems we get a good wash out everyday around the same time in the summer time haha

Geekerbell · 05-20-2011, 08:37 AM

Molly doesn't seem to be bothered by the actual storm.
But yesterday all morning long she was barking, running in circles, jumping all over. I thought she was going crazy and she was going to certainly take me with her! Around noon it got dark and then the storm started. She was fine then. I guess she could sense the rain coming?

05-19-2011, 09:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
Boomer's Mom Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,736	Bassets and thunderstorms Was just wondering how your bassets do during thunderstorms, especially those of us with younger bassets. We have a storm going thru right now (I know, I know, I shouldn't be on the computer!), and Boomer was standing at the front door looking out and barking back every time it thundered. "Oh yeah, buddy? Well, the same to you!" I could almost swear he is giving the storm the finger. The rest of the time, he is lying on the floor sleeping like nothing is going on.

05-19-2011, 09:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Soundtrack Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,581	None of mine seem to notice storms. __________________ Rosie-Ch Soundtrack Cracklin' Rose CGN AGN RA Am RN TT Melody-Ch Soundtrack Unchained Melody TT Sailor-Ch Soundtrack Expedition Sailor RN TT Chili-Ch Soundtrack Spice Up Your Life Curry-Ch Soundtrack Canadian Brass Pepper-Ch Pennieslogon Living La Vida Loca CGN Vina-Ch Soundtrack Grand Illusion Leila-Ch Soundtrack Almost Paradise Deela-Ch Soundtrack Wink Of An Eye Hermione - Soundtrack Spellbound Eowyn - Soundtrack Rain Dance

05-19-2011, 11:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
Annie714 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 1,164	Storms haven't ever bothered Annie. Fireworks, however, are quite a different beast... __________________ Blog about the antics of Annie and I. http://thechickandthehound.blogspot.com

05-20-2011, 12:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
shallhb Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: San Francisco, Ca Posts: 1,348	Pearl could care less about noises. Bella is sound sensitive--lots of things, like banging pots and pans, loud dog show, and the like, bother her. But thunderstorms and fireworks don't even get a sideways glance. Strange. __________________ Sharon Hall Grace (puppy in training) Bella, UD, VER, TD, RE, CGC Pearl,UD, TDX, RE, CGC (Waiting at the Bridge) Samantha, Theodore, CGC, Louella, Zeke and Arty, Bassets All; (All Waiting at the Bridge)

05-20-2011, 12:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
Wworm Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Left Coast Posts: 1,970	Hmmm... not even sure we've had a thunderstorm here this season to be able to tell w/Worm. But. he is afraid of rocks. Large rocks and other inanimate objects. (like a bar stool today, used in puppy class). ps. Worm has this to add: "Am not. I'm no 'fraidy cat. Boomah, hope you survive da thundah storm and make it go away." Last edited by Wworm; 05-20-2011 at 12:38 AM.

05-19-2011, 09:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
MollyMcFrecklesMom Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southeast PA Posts: 1,182	Mine tend to get upset, but sudden noises often startle them. My husband was outside with Molly the other day and a thunder clap came. She ran in circles in the yard scared. This afternoon, they were less scared. Concerned, but not scared. I think they'll grow out of it as they get older. My mom had a dog that heard storms coming long before they arrived and was a mess, shaking and pacing. Luckily, Molly and Winston aren't that fearful. I think when they sense my calmness, they calm down. They tend to reflect my moods quite a bit.

05-19-2011, 11:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
roscolaylamommy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 415	My dogs aren't bothered by storms but Breezy is terrified by the lawn mower. The poor thing shakes and cries anytime one in the neighborhood starts up.

05-19-2011, 11:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
CatherineM Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 692	My last basset before this new puppy went through Hurricane Charlie just fine. When the eye went over everyone in the neighborhood was out walking their dogs.

05-20-2011, 03:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
Chadwick0211 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 3	Drifty doesn't seem to mind the thunderstorms. Living in Florida, I would hope it wouldn't have bothered him too much anyway.. Seems we get a good wash out everyday around the same time in the summer time haha

05-20-2011, 08:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
Geekerbell Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 86	Molly doesn't seem to be bothered by the actual storm. But yesterday all morning long she was barking, running in circles, jumping all over. I thought she was going crazy and she was going to certainly take me with her! Around noon it got dark and then the storm started. She was fine then. I guess she could sense the rain coming? __________________ ~Laura and Molly

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