Fireworks!

It's summer time! With the warm weather, here comes parties, bbq's, and fireworks. Fireworks are a big day for pets, majority of them affected by being scared. Most dogs are very afraid of fireworks, if your dog is one of those dogs now is time to start preparing especially since Fourth of July is right around the corner.

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What you can do:

  • Keep your dog at home, inside your home. Close all windows and doors

  • Offer a quiet place, crate, carrier, or quiet room to help them feel more secure

  • Leave the TV on and play music (classical is very calming for animals)

  • Offer a frozen Kong toy, or chew toys to help occupy their minds

  • Take them for a nice long walk before it gets dark, and before the fireworks start. Make sure your dog has their ID tags on.

  • Close the curtains Stay relaxed and calm Diffuse essential oils Speak to your vet about any calming supplements you can use CBD or prescribed medication


New Puppy/Dog Introduction to Fireworks!

If you have a puppy and don't know how the puppy will react to fireworks you can attempt to desensitize the puppy. It's important to show the puppy that everything is okay, you being calm will help the puppy stay calm. I recommend looking up videos on your smart TV (if you have one) and find a video of fireworks.

Start at a very low volume begin to play the video. While the video is playing you should train with your puppy, feed them their meals, play with them and as they are getting comfortable you can increase the volume. You should not raise the volume unless they do not seem phased with the current level of sound. Before you know it the TV will be so loud and the puppy is going about their day as if it's something that's normal!

You should do this over a few days-weeks, don't rush! Small sessions daily will go a long way. Working with them using their breakfast,, lunch, and/or dinner is ideal. They will be hungry so they will be more likely to focus on you.

Don't push them to a point where they start acting afraid or fearful. Always end on a good note! Dog’s go through many learning stages in their life its important that you practice this exercise regularly so they continue to be comfortable around fireworks and other loud noises.


It's very important to remember dogs cannot have alcohol, should not eat human food and to clean up the fireworks remnants! Most of all have fun, stay safe and, enjoy!

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