Cockers and Thunderstorms

[Cob-Web]

I think because cockers were used as gundogs its in their breeding so they are not afraid of loud noises or bangs

I am not so sure.  My friend goes on lots of shoots and he says his dogs know the difference between gunshots and fireworks.  His are ok with one and frightened to death with the other   Kali is terrified of thunder.

Me neither - I think they are more likely to be responsive to training to the gun, but I don't think they are any more likely to be fearless of loud noises without training....I know plenty of gundogs who will destroy doors/walls etc through fear/stress during a storm

[mezzamo]

Romey does not bother with thunder or fireworks unless nobody is paying him any attention then suddenly he decides it bothers him and will run around the house barking but as soon as you start playing again it's totally forgotten no matter how loud the noise 

[Helen]

my lot never stirred during last night's storm at all 

Neither did Jarv - certainly woke me up though!

[Countrygirl]

My last cocker, Sophie, was very nervous with other people and dogs but loved thunderstorms and fireworks.  She used to sit outside watching the rockets going up and loved being held up at the window to watch the lightening and listen to the thunder.

Ellie, on the other hand, is a very confident cocker as regards other people and dogs, but is frightened of thunderstorms and fireworks!

[Macy and Tia]

We had that terrible thunderstorm the other night too!! It didnt bother Tia but it scared the hell out of Macy, she jumped up on the bed and was shaking  I've never seen her like that before!!