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45. Thunder Reaction Prior To, During Or Immediately After A Thunderstorm

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45. Thunder Reaction Prior To, During Or Immediately After A Thunderstorm

Definition Absent Very Mild Mild Moderate Severe
Dogs reaction to a thunder storm No change in dog’s demeanor just prior to, during or immediately after a thunderstorm Very mild awareness of thunderstorm. Signs may include;

    stopping activity
    turning attention to effects of thunderstorm for a few seconds then resumes normal behavior
    Does not interfere with work
 Awareness and mild anxiety of thunderstorm. Signs may include;

    mild panting
    mild restlessness
    Does not interfere with work or response to play or known commands
 Awareness and moderate anxiety of thunderstorm. Signs may include;

    moderate panting moderate restlessness
    Interferes mildly with work or response to play or known commands
 Awareness and severe anxiety of thunderstorm. Signs may include;

    severe panting severe restlessness
    Interferes moderately or severely with work or response to play or known commands

Video Examples

Test Type Absent Very Mild Mild Moderate Severe
GDBART Adult Dog Test Absent Very Mild Mild Moderate Severe
Walk & Talks Absent Very Mild Mild Moderate Severe
Puppy Test Absent Very Mild Mild Moderate Severe