Dogs and fireworks

The 4th of July can be a challenge for dog owners. Many dogs are terrified of fireworks and spend the entire evening trying to hind and get away from the noise. There are a few things you can do to make the 4th of July less traumatic for your dog.

Bring your dog inside for the night before the fireworks start. If possible, shut the windows and drapes to help reduce the noise level.

Stay with your dog. Your presence will help to calm your dog down.

Make sure your dog has a special area there he can feel safe, whether it is in the kennel or under a bed.

Turn on the TV or put the music on to help distract the dog by adding normal household noises.

Last, but not least, be certain to make sure your dog has some sort of identification. Many times the dog will try to run away from the noise, leaving you with a lost dog. Even if your dog has never shown fear of noises before, it is a good rule of thumb to make sure every pet has their identification on for the 4th of July.