24/10/2025
🎃🐾 Getting Your Dog Ready for Halloween Firework Season! 🎆🐶
Halloween is full of fun, fancy dress, and fireworks — but for many of our furry friends, it can be a little too spooky! 👻 Here are some fun and practical ways to help your pup stay calm and confident this firework season:
💥 1. Start Desensitising Early
Pop on a YouTube or Spotify “firework sounds” playlist 🎧 and play it quietly in the background while your dog is relaxed. Gradually increase the volume over a few days or weeks — this helps your dog learn that those bangs and pops aren’t scary after all!
🌿 2. Try Natural Calming Aids
Many dogs respond beautifully to gentle, natural remedies like:
💧 Rescue Remedy or Valerian drops
🌸 Adaptil diffusers or collars (mimic a mother dog’s calming scent)
🍃 CBD oil or herbal calming treats (ask your vet or pet shop for guidance)
🛋️ 3. Create a Safe Space
Set up a cozy den with blankets, toys, and maybe a bit of background noise like the TV or soft music. Let your dog retreat there whenever they feel nervous.
🐕 4. Keep Calm and Carry On
Dogs take their cues from us — if you act calm and normal, they’re more likely to do the same. Lots of praise, cuddles, and reassurance go a long way.
🛍️ 5. Pop Into Your Local Pet Shop
Many stock brilliant calming products, from sprays and plug-ins to treats and supplements — chat with them about what might suit your dog best.
🎃 So get those treats ready, not just for the trick-or-treaters, but for your four-legged friend too! Let’s make this Halloween fun and fear-free for everyone. 🎃🎆🎇
