A thunderstorm made its way through Ocala around 3 a.m. and had Sadie in a tizzy. Storms never used to bother her, but within the past couple of months, anytime thunder and lightning roll through Ocala, Sadie gets all huffy and her wiggly little body starts shaking.
My mom previously bought Sadie a Thundershirt to help her deal with her fear of bridges (she starts shaking profusely anytime we drive over a bridge – it’s really weird), so we wrapped her up in her Thundershirt last night to see if it might help with her new thunderstorm anxiety.
It definitely helped a bit, but it still took Sadie a solid hour to calm down. I couldn’t help but think of the dog Marley from the book Marley and Me and how frightened that sweet lab felt every time a storm occurred outside. At least Sadie isn’t destructive when she’s scared. She just gets extra needy, which I didn’t think was possible.
Weekend Circuit Workout
Ryan and I managed to sleep in a bit this morning which was fabulous. We awoke around 8 a.m. and headed to the gym for a Saturday morning workout.
After a brief warm up, I completed three rounds of the above circuit which left me nice and sweaty!
Breakfast
On our way home from the gym, we swung by Publix to pick up some food for the weekend. I bought a fruit and yogurt parfait for breakfast to eat along with some Honey Nut Chex.
I enjoyed my breakfast with a hot cappuccino from Cup O’ the Irish, a local coffee shop in Ocala located across the street from the grocery store.
I’ve heard great things about Cup O’ the Irish and it did not disappoint.
Time to shower! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Tina @ Best Body Fitness says
Hope you have a great weekend, Julie!
And Roxy used to always freak in thunderstorms too. Even more than the kids which was always so weird to me.
Laura @ LauraLikesDesign says
Honey Nut Chex are the best flavor! It’s hard to stop at just one bowl!
Brittany Peters says
Aww poor Sadie! My dog (Garth) has a weird habit of howling when he hears firetrucks… its pretty weird and annoying (especially when I am trying to sleep).
Elizabeth @ myneonrunningshoes says
At first I looked at your cereal and thought, “she had life just like I did!” Honey nut chex are a winner too though. Have a great Saturday!
Michelle @ Blogitness says
I love Honey Nut Chex! Enjoy your weekend!
She Rocks Fitness says
My golden Kala developed a fear for thunderstorms a couple of years ago out of nowhere. She gets the shakes and starts panting. The only way she kind of calms down is by going in her crate. Thanks for another fabulous circuit! Enjoy the weekend…
Ashlee says
One day 8am will be sleeping in for me. One day! 😉
Sierra says
Aww poor Sadie! My friend’s dog Sadie has a thundershirt as well and last time I baby(puppy?)-sat her when they were out of town it did wonders for her! She get anxious as well and starts to gnaw on blankets and throws:( Last time she had it on and she seemed so much better!! I use them for foster dogs at adoption events as well!
Lauren says
Love this circuit! Have a great weekend girl!
Danica @ It's Progression says
That workouts looks great! I’ve been all about circuits lately.
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says
Awww poor sadie! That’s so weird it’s a recent thing though. And I bought Honey Nut Chex last week, I LOVE them! They’re my favorite!
Sara @ fitcupcaker says
Ill have to try that workout, looks fun. I did a burpee challenge today!
Joelle (On a Pink Typewriter) says
Looks like a great workout! This may be a dumb question, but is a row like on the rowing machine??
Shay @ Whine Less, Breathe More says
Poor puppy! It’s so hard when they don’t understand what is going on around them.
Emily says
Have you tried melatonin for Sadie’s thunderstorm issue? It helps a lot of dogs!
Katie @ Katie Moves says
my dogs definitely need a thundershirt for car rides!
Lorraine says
That circuit looks intense and fun! I will definitely give it a try sometime 🙂
Bridgette says
We jut got our dog a Thundershirt because she’s a very anxious dog…it’s actually making a big difference. I hope it’s helping Sadie!!
Bridgette
Candcie says
Fun circuit!
That is so funny about sadie! especially the bridges!
have a great weekend julie!
TorontoRunner says
Oh gosh, Poor Sadie!!
I get absolutely freaked out with the thunder and lightening. I’ll shut all blinds and turn up the music in my headphones so I can’t hear or see a thing!
Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie says
Aww poor Sadie! I’m glad you were there with her to help calm her down during the storm!
marion says
Our King Charles Cavalier Spaniel use to shake like a leave at anything resembling the sound of fireworks, thunder, bangs, smoke alarms, etc…you name it she feared it. Our yellow Lab is field trained so when loud bangs go off she stands at attention ready to fetch the flavour of the day! It is so interesting the characteristic differences in dogs and their behaviours tend to intensify as they age rather than mellow as you might think they would. Expect more shaking Sadie as she gets older and sweeter with age. All the best and take care. M
Ellie@Fit for the Soul says
Wow, there’s so much pet stuff out there nowadays! Never heard of Thundershirts…teehee..And I hope you have a blessed Sunday!
Katie H. says
Anytime you post a circuit, I just automatically Pin it. They’re great for when I’m walking in to the gym and don’t have a workout in mind–I just pull up Pinterest on my phone and go straight to your creations 🙂
Sonja @ The {Happy} Travel Bug says
I’ve never heard of a thundershirt. So far my little Louie isn’t scared of storms, but I didn’t realize it could happen later on. Just curious, are you scared of storms? or crossing bridges? I used to love bridges when I was a little, but now I am super nervous every time I cross one. Sadie and I have that in common. It helps me to drive in the center lane if there is one. Wonder if that would help her. 🙂
Kate @ quartercenturysouthernliving.wordpress.com says
So impressed by your weekend workout! And Sadie looks beyond precious in her thundershirt!
Andrea D. says
Poor little Sadie! My old dog Chester used to be frightened of any loud noises, especially thunderstorms and fireworks. Our vet prescribed him some mild sedatives since he started to get a little destructive around the house. We only used them during really bad storms and of course on the 4th of July. I hope Sadie feels better, although she looks quite cute in her thundershirt! 🙂 A hot cappucino sounds delicious in this cold weather! Have a great weekend Julie!
Lissy says
Poor princess was terrified of thunder. It got worse every year too. She’d shake and try to hide or sit on my dad’s head which was a feat since she was 80 pounds. She passed away before the summer which was almost a blessing because I don’t think she would have been able to deal with another summer of thunderstorms, it was that bad. Buffy’s deaf, so they don’t bother her at all anymore, she’s just terrified of everything else.
Lacie says
My dog developed a fear of storms as he got older. He would shake and cower, and eventually it got so bad that I would come home and find him in the bathtub hiding from the thunder. It’s sad and endearing to know that animals are so sensitive, but I always wished I could ease his fears.
Patty T says
Our last dog, Molly, was terrified of thunderstorms, fireworks and when the smoke alarm would beep because the battery was low. Luckily, we don’t have many thunderstorms in No. CA but we live near where the state fair is every year so for two weeks a year, every night at 10pm there is a fireworks display. We just knew we had to be home because she would get destructive trying to get away from the sound. It always made me so sad and there wasn’t really anything we could do to comfort her.
Sarah says
My vizsla Sophie used to stand outside when it stormed and in the past couple of years freaks out and climbs into the bathtub. We call it her “bunker.”
Kim says
My first dog, my “big sister” Lucy, used to bury herself in shoes in my father’s closet during thunderstorms. Poor thing, she would shake like a leaf. It’s a shame that they are so sensitive and can feel the storms earlier and later than we can 🙁
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
My aunt swears by the Thundershirts. They really seem to work for her dogs. Amazing how they work!
Yum…Honey Nut Chex is delicious! 🙂 The perfect amount of simplicity and sweetness.
Lia says
Hi! New reader here! I had a couple of friends tell me I would love your blog and sure enough, I do! My best friend lives in Ocala, I went to UF, our good friends here in Nashville have a Viszla (who is my goldendoodles BFF/ Boyfriend) and I figured out he came from Sadie’s breeder in Alabama and I’m training for my first half marathon. It seems your blog is very applicable! Thanks for posting so many cute puppy pics – they are my favorite! Have a nice Sunday.
Avery @ Southern Belle Living Well says
Oh gosh, poor Sadie! Trust me, I understand her fear. Storms = ack!
Samantha says
Poor Sadie. It can be hard to try and ignore them and wait them out when they are totally stressing.
We had one storm out here and the power outages were cycling weird. The lights were on and off and on and off with lots of transformer banging. I had to finally load up my doberman at the time (Odin) and drive around for awhile. Had I had a tranquilizer I would have used it.
Good to know the thunder shirt helps a little. Does she has a hiding space she likes? Sometimes that helps. Like a closet or kennel.
Hilary says
Thank you for the workout inspiration! I did your circuit, swapping out a step up w/leglift & bicep curl for the box jumps (my old ACL injury doesn’t always agree with plyos), reverse lunges for the kettle bell swings (no kettle bell available) and tricep extensions for the dips. I know I will be feeling this (in a good way), tomorrow! Have a great weekend!
Ashley says
My dog used to scratch at doors and try to get outside in the storm. I always look forward to when you post new workouts! Thank you 🙂
Steph @ Water, Extra Ice says
Poor Sadie!! At least she looks adorable in her fancy Thundershirt.. 🙂
Leah Ebrahimi says
One of my chihuahuas is terrified of thunderstorms too…his coping mechanism? Licking anybody in the near vicinity until the thunder passes. Whatever floats his boat, I guess! 😉
Dobie Marintchev says
Our previous dog was so scared from thunderstorms that he was always hiding in the small space between the washer and dryer. He would fall asleep there, and even after the storm is over, he would stay there for a long time. We miss him a lot. 🙂
I will have to try the honey nut chex! Recently i bought the Fiber One 80 calories. I like it a lot and it has a decent amout of fiber. 🙂
Dobie Marintchev says
Our previous dog was so scared from thunderstorms that he was always hiding in the small space between the washer and dryer. He would fall asleep there, and even after the storm is over, he would stay there for a long time. We miss him a lot. 🙂
I will have to try the honey nut chex! Recently i bought the Fiber One 80 calories. I like it a lot and it has a decent amount of fiber. 🙂
Bek @ Crave says
Aww my little dog is the same- we let her inside because she shakes and wimpers. Poor bubbas! I’ve never heard of a storm jacket :S
Melissa @ Freeing Imperfections says
I’ve always wondered about those thundershirt things. My dog is very high strung and has a lot of anxiety about a lot of different things. I’ve wanted to try it, but always thought they were kind of expensive. That’s too weird about bridges. How does she even know it’s a bridge?! That’s so funny. Poor Sadie, though! I’m sure you were the best puppy mama you could be for her though.
Teresa says
I feel bad for your Sadie. I just thought I’d share with you that my vet recommended putting the Thundershirt on our dog (her name is Saity) if there’s a chance of storms so that she’s already wearing it long before the storms arrive. It seems to work for us so I thought I’d share it with you. If a storm pops up unexpectedly, we let our Saity go into the bathroom where there aren’t any windows so that she can get away from the flashes of lightning and the sound of the thunder is muffled a little. I don’t like storms either so my husband hopes they make a Thundershirt for people someday, too!
Brooke @ Running In Heels says
Oh my goodness, Sadie is too cute! My vizsla used to need her thundershirt for car rides, but she got over that, thank goodness! We’ll see what the next needy-dog-inducing thing is 😉
Lizzie says
My doggie is frightened of thunderstorms, rain storms, snow storms…the dark (haha)…you name it. I love being her dog mom though, as I’m sure you can relate!, so I enjoy ‘taking care of her’ during these storms.
Your workouts are always so creative and fun! They’re intense, too, so I’m wondering how you gather up the energy so early in the morning without eating breakfast first- any tips you can share? Maybe I am just in the group that needs extra sustenance first haha.
Sarah O says
We currently also have a Viszla that has an issue with storms and wind. We purchased the Thundershirt and have had some luck using it, especially if we can catch it before any “action” really starts. One thing we’ve found that really helps is to turn on some white noise in our bedroom that helps block out the outside noise (we have it on a continuous loop that plays on an iPod clock/radio)–he lays on the bed and is none-the-wiser of what’s going on outdoors. He will lay in there even if we are out on the couch. I think the skittishness is fairly common in the breed, unfortunately. If all else fails, the kennel is his safe place if we just can’t calm him down and he’s in danger of hurting himself by trying to climb into places. We’re not in favor of using medicines preferring instead to try more homeopathic alternatives.