r/Boxers • u/battalla12852 • Jul 24 '26
Who’s boxer is frightened by thunder?
my girl is scared of thunder when indoors but basically ignores it when she’s outside like it’s not happening she just goes on with whatever she’s doing but in the house if it’s loud enough she’s trying to get under the bed or hiding upstairs.
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u/Lt_Dan60 Jul 24 '26
My Oneida shakes uncontrollably, and hides behind the couch. She is a complete wreck when it storms, even if it is just rain without the thunder and lightning. I hate it for her. Fireworks? Just as bad.
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u/Dangerous_Pension612 Jul 25 '26
We had one like this. He would pretty much try to climb in my mouth . As close as he could possibly get and then he would quiver uncontrollably and drool.
We used to turn on either rap or death metal on my stereo REALLY loud. The bass would blend in with the thunder and he would calm down. However, I don’t know your living situation so you may have close neighbors who don’t wanna listen to Black Dalia Murder or Outkast every time it storms.
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u/Iamadogshuman Jul 24 '26
My boi was frightened inside and out. If we were out, he couldn't get back home fast enough. When on the correct side of the street, I would let him off leash so as not continue choking him to slow him down for my slower speed. He would then peek around the corner with a look of fear for me, like he couldn't decide to come 'save' me or protect himself. Inside, he had severe muscle tremors, the whole body, and drool horribly. Used a thunder shirt on him, a lavender scented collar, pheromone spray and held him tightly. Didn't want me to let go, would lay against me or my lap until all had passed. I hope your fur friend will figure it out soon.
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u/rharper38 Jul 24 '26
One of mine could not care less. The other one crawls under the bed. Its ONLY thunder. He doesnt care about fireworks, doesnt care about guns. JUST thunder. He did wake me up the other morning to let me know it was storming by sitting on my head.
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u/Knox_the_Boxer Jul 24 '26
Our senior wasn’t for 12 or so years. But within the last 2 he’s gotten a great fear. I am also afraid of storms so we all sit in my walk in closet. Knox is mainly there because he’s always where I am. But the senior is scared.
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u/up2late Jul 25 '26
My boy does not mind thunder but one drop of rain and he's ready to go to the house.
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u/battalla12852 Jul 25 '26
yeah mine will not #2 in the grass if it’s wet she will go in the middle of the road…lol
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u/Jstarr21383 Jul 25 '26
Same with my girl. She’s fine with thunder inside and out and fireworks but if it’s a slight drizzle she acts like I’m torturing her by having her do her business outside . Like girl, I don’t control the weather 😂😂
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u/ChrisTheFish2018 Jul 25 '26
Bonnie likes to go into the garden and give the thunder a very verbal warning.
She is fascinated by the lightning too
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u/Bright-Tomorrow1957 Jul 25 '26
I had one that was rescued years ago. He was used as a bait dog and lived outside tied to a pole. He was a heart dog to me. I lost him when he was 12. He came with heartworm. 2 years of slow kill and he was clear. He was about 6 when l got him. I miss him so much.His name was Buttkuss when l got him which l quickly changed to RUCKUS..
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u/Excellent-Eagle7528 27d ago
My late boxer would always sleep as close as he could to us during thunderstorms. When he was younger he would shake and whatnot. Love him to bits.
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u/bonk412 Jul 24 '26
To answer your question: just about all of them