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Originally Posted by milosmom
For some reason if you comfort them it just draws more attention to the noise and reinforces their fears.
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When you "baby" them or provide comfort you are telling them they were right there is something to worry about. If you act as if everything is normal, they get the message "Mom, isn't worried, maybe it's ok" and take cues from you and calm.
Not just thunderstorms, this applies to anyplace where they are fearful or anxious, vets, etc.
I've been known to tell my guys, "you're a corgi, you're tough, you can handle it" and go on with what ever I'm doing.
Peggy