Wow - what great resources! I also love the Monks of New Skete book - their whole focus is making sure the dog is secure - a lot like what Nanci's post recommended.

We're pretty lucky - our boy is PBD (pretty but dumb) and oblivious to lightning, storms, cats, whatever. (He's a stud dog for Guide Dogs for the Blind so they breed them calm and dumb - I mean compliant. )

Good luck Deanna. Also, what about just wearing him out with exercise before a storm?