[Jespah]

Hi Mabel,

I would not leave a dog with a trainer - you need to be trained to train Milo. I also agree with the comments made about reassuring and "comforting". Dogs are literal learners. This means if they are behaving in a way we don't want them to - like barking and being upset at thunder, if we tell them it's okay and pat them and "comfort" them, we are literally rewarding them for the behavior. If you tell them no in a firm deep voice, they see you as the alpha and if you're okay, they're okay.
I would think that there must be some kind of dog club or group that offers the kind of training you and Milo need. Call and ask other vets if they know of any. Is there such thing as a company called Bark Busters in your area?