Albus The Dog Got Scared Of Thunder So He Hid In The Most Unexpected Place
When the storm started building, his family realized one of their dogs had vanished, only to find him tucked beneath the pickup truck in the most dramatic way possible.
His tail was the first clue, then the rest of him appeared, safely wedged underneath the truck like he had planned the whole escape. His dad kept calling him out, but Albus stayed put, apparently convinced that the booming sky was not something he wanted to face.
By the time everyone spotted the full scene, the family had one very stubborn dog and one very funny storm story. Read on.
Peep the tiny tail hiding innocently under the truck
How did he get there? That secret is between Albus and the pipes
Look your dad in the eye, Albus, and tell him why exactly you are hiding
Initially, Albus was probably just looking for the perfect spot to get away from the loud thunder, but we think he enjoyed the cozy space in the end and decided to hang out literally.
See that little smile? You cheeky, cheeky boy, Albus!
That hiding spot was doing a lot of work.
People were obviously concerned about Albus and did their best to 'doginose' the pup-blem.
Can you blame him, though? It was his only option!
See? Even people get scared of thunder.
Albus really picked the safest-looking place in sight.
Speaking of storm fear, this is like a mom insisting her lightning-afraid daughter still walk the dogs outside.
Albus probably thought he was the only reasonable member of the family—the only one who had enough sense to hide from the scary roaring.
Yes, please. Hide Albus away and keep him safe.
Albus found the first, best, and coziest place to hide. He's a true innovator.
Sure, but is the house safer than the underside of the truck? Albus doesn't seem to agree.
Facing He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named is not a problem, but thunder? Boy, it sends shivers down the spine.
The fear of thunder is called "astraphobia." It doesn't only affect dogs; some humans also find thunder downright terrifying.
Generally, dogs fear thunder simply because they do not know where the loud, booming sound is coming from. Plus, the flash of lightning that accompanies it is not a bonus either.
It's the same reaction they have when there are fireworks popping. The best thing you can do when your dog is reacting negatively is to remain calm.
They feed off of your energy, and if they feel that you are also anxious, this will add to their stress. You should also prepare a cozy space for them to lie down and keep them company.
If you're unsure, don't hesitate to ask about this with your dog's veterinarian.
Wait until you see the “My cat” answer in Canine Lovers Share Things That Send Their Doggos Running Scared.
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