Skippy, I hear you, buddy. I do not like storms. I shake and hide, while Teddy just sleeps away, no cares in the world! Mama is wondering how I did this afternoon. I was in the cage with Teddy, so maybe I wasn't as scared as usual? She wonders.

Oh Skippy!! Don't be afraid...just know that I'm somewhere snoozing away thinking about you and giving you good vibes! Try to snuggle up near Sunyr; she'll protect you. I hope you went potty like a good dog! Smooches.

Yo Skippy - You need a litterbox. I had one when I was little - kept it at the back door for "emergencies" and it worked like a charm.

I do not like it either. Most of the time I just stand outside and look pitiful, not realizing that I could just run out real quick, do my business, and come back in. That litter box idea is a good one!

Thunder does bother me a little bit and mom leaves the garage door open for us to go out there; however, I prefer outside. I'm in Texas and we had horrible, just horrible rain, but I didn't care. I went outside, did what I had to do, and "wringed" myself out once I got in the house. Good luck with your fear. Just face it head on.

Skippy, we have not heard from you since. Are you ok? Did the terrible thunder monsters get you while you were out? Please say you are ok or I will never go out in the thunder again...as if I do now.

www.doglitter.com Very cute site with a video commercial of a dachshund being interviewed regarding his dislike of going outside in the rain. The section is called Poop Confessions. Cute to check out, if nothing else!

Poor Skippy....I hope you made it back into the house. Mom says we need some rain down here, but I say leave it alone...I don't like gettin' my paws wet. What is she thinkin?