# Dog Thunder: Storm Anxiety — Storm alerts for anxious dogs

> Predicts storms to help anxious dogs and their owners prepare. (iPhone/iPad app by Bryan Moffett.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-thunder-storm-anxiety/id6747213625 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bryan Moffett](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820095400)
- Category: Weather, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 17 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-08-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-thunder-storm-anxiety/id6747213625/reviews.md

## What is Dog Thunder?

Prepare your dog before thunder starts.

Dog Thunder helps owners of storm-anxious dogs get a heads-up hours before overnight thunder, lightning, or heavy rain may arrive. If your dog needs medication, a quiet room, a pressure wrap, white noise, or another calming routine, timing matters.

Radar is useful once storms are already forming. Dog Thunder is built for the earlier question: should I start my dog’s storm plan tonight?

WHY DOG THUNDER?

* Get an evening heads-up for possible overnight storms
* See a simple Red, Yellow, Green ThunderShield status
* Prepare before bedtime, before the first boom
* Choose whether heavy rain should also trigger alerts
* Works in the background and only alerts when risk is high enough
* Private by design: no ads, no account, no GPS tracking

HOW IT WORKS

Choose your ZIP code, set your preferred evening alert time, and allow notifications. Dog Thunder checks storm-risk and official weather alert signals for your area. If the risk is high enough, you get a simple alert so you can decide what your dog needs.

Tap any alert to see more detail about why Dog Thunder flagged the forecast.

DOG THUNDER PRO

Pro is for anxious-dog households that want extra vigilance:

* All-Day Monitoring checks for forecast changes every 2 hours
* Current, next-12-hours, and overnight risk views
* SMS and email backup alerts
* Apple Watch app for wrist alerts and at-a-glance checks
* 14-day free trial with the annual plan

Dog Thunder is not a live-radar app and does not replace official weather warnings. It is a companion alert tool to help you prepare your dog earlier.

Privacy Policy: dogthunder.com/privacy
Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Predicts thunder, lightning, and heavy rain
- Provides advance storm alerts
- Color-coded weather shield (Red, Yellow, Green)
- Adjustable sensitivity for rain alerts
- Background operation with minimal battery use
- Optional Pro subscription for enhanced features

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dog Thunder Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Dog Thunder Pro - Annual | $14.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-thunder-storm-anxiety/id6747213625/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Not a big help.

*2026-06-30*

Somehow I was expecting more from the app. If I want semi accurate information I can watch our local TV station. I’ve done better by checking on the Radar Scope app and keeping track of storm movement.

**Developer response:** Thanks for giving Dog Thunder a try, and for the honest feedback. You’re right that Dog Thunder is not a live-radar app, and it won’t replace RadarScope for watching storm movement. I love Carrot for that!

I built Dog Thunder for a different problem: getting a heads-up alert several hours before a possible storm, so I can decide whether to start my dog’s vet-prescribed anxiety meds before the storm sets in. By the time I’m watching storms on radar, that prep window is closed and meds won’t help.

The free version focuses on potential overnight storms. Pro adds All-Day Monitoring, which checks for forecast changes every two hours. I’m continuing to refine how the app explains what it’s seeing and to give people more control over how and when to send alerts.

— Bryan

## Frequently asked questions about Dog Thunder

### How does Dog Thunder predict storms?

Dog Thunder uses hyper-local, storm-specific data from Visual Crossing. Its custom model analyzes storm-risk signals like CAPE/CIN and NWS watches/warnings 2-12 hours in advance to generate alerts.

### What are the benefits of Dog Thunder Pro?

The Pro subscription offers all-day monitoring with checks every 2 hours, detailed 12-hour forecasts, SMS and email alerts, and an Apple Watch app for convenient wrist notifications and complications.

### How much does Dog Thunder Pro cost?

Dog Thunder Pro is available for $1.99 per month or $14.99 per year. The annual plan includes a 14-day free trial. Subscriptions can be managed or canceled in the app's settings.

### Does Dog Thunder have ads?

No, Dog Thunder is ad-free. The app prioritizes user privacy and does not display advertisements.

### What devices is Dog Thunder compatible with?

Dog Thunder is currently available for iPhone and Apple Watch. It is designed to be light on storage and battery, with a size of less than 20 MB.

### How often is Dog Thunder updated?

The app was last updated on April 4, 2026, with version 1.1. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

### Is Dog Thunder suitable for young children?

Dog Thunder has an age rating of 9+. While the app's core function is weather prediction for pets, the interface and information are designed to be understandable for this age group.

### What is the user sentiment for Dog Thunder?

Based on the available data, Dog Thunder has received a perfect 5.0-star rating from one review, suggesting a highly positive initial user experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-07-12

Version 1.3 adds Snooze for Day, so you can pause storm alerts after you have handled your dog’s plan. It also improves alert history cleanup, fixes timestamp handling for synced alerts, clarifies next-12-hours wording, and adds easier Help & Support options for feedback and reviews.

### 1.2 — 2026-06-19

Now with Dark Mode, and for Pro users, an at-a-glance look at the current conditions, the next 12 hours, and the overnight ThunderShield statuses. Several bug fixes, interface cleanup, and improvements to the forecasting accuracy.

### 1.1 — 2026-04-04

Dog Thunder now gives faster forecast loading, cleaner alert handling, with clearer severe weather and rain guidance. Eligible users now get a broader 12-hour risk view.

### 1.0.3 — 2025-11-02

Revamped weather service calls for more security and robustness. Overnight alerts now more reliable.

### 1.0.2 — 2025-09-02

Smoother evening alerts and easier settings.
• Removed an extra notification in the nightly weather check
• Tapping items in Preferences now jumps straight to Settings

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All apps by Bryan Moffett: https://appshunter.io/developer/1820095400

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