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Owner Teaches Dog To Love Thunderstorms, Hysterics Over How It Backfires

Owner Teaches Dog To Love Thunderstorms, Hysterics Over How It Backfires

Summary

A woman named Kirsten Garrison taught her rescue dog, Dorian, to be comfortable with thunderstorms by playing outside in the rain with him. Dorian, a mix of Labrador and Rottweiler, now eagerly looks forward to storms, enjoying splashing in puddles while his owners watch. A video of Dorian's antics became very popular online, gathering millions of views and likes.

Key Facts

  • Kirsten Garrison trained her dog Dorian not to fear storms by playing in the rain with him.
  • Dorian is believed to be a mix of Labrador and Rottweiler.
  • Dorian loves thunderstorms and playing in the mud, a game his owners call the "Mud Game."
  • A viral TikTok video showing Dorian's love for storms has over 7.2 million views and 1.6 million likes.
  • Dogs often fear thunderstorms because of loud noises and changes in the weather.
  • The American Kennel Club suggests creating safe spaces and using background noise to calm anxious dogs.
  • Desensitization techniques involve gradually introducing dogs to storm sounds while rewarding them.
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