Sunshines Portuguese Water Dogs, Baraboo, WI (2024)

07/03/2024

Happy (almost) July 4th!!! 🎉🎉🎉

Well .... except that for some (maybe many!) of you and your dogs the season of big booming fireworks is not so happy 😲😲

In fact, fireworks are unpredictable and super scary for lots and lots of dogs 😫

You don't need to wait for the booms to start happening - get your fireworks plan together now and here are some tips to get you started:

- Don't bring your dog to fireworks displays (we know, duh!) or to parties where people (including neighbors) might be setting off fireworks.

- If you are traveling or visiting with your dog during this time, keep her leashed to prevent her from getting spooked and running off (ugh! we HATE reading these stories!). Yup, even if she is in a fenced yard ... dogs can scale BIG fences when spooked!

- Keep your dog leashed when outside even if your yard is fenced (see above!) 👆

- Be sure your dog's collar, harness, and other equipment fit well so that your pup can't squirm out and run away. Consider using a martingale/no slip collar to prevent escapes.

- Create a "safe space" in your home complete with bedding and things to drown out the noise (loud music, tv playing, air conditioning fan on high, etc.). Some dogs prefer basements, closets or bathrooms while the boom show happens. If your dog has a space that she has chosen as her "safe space" let her stay there and just make her as comfortable as possible.

- Use marrow bones or other long-lasting chews to give your dog something to do during the big bangs. Not all dogs can eat when they are worried, but if yours can .. the act of licking and chewing can be a stress reliever.

- Use air conditioners and box fans to help drown out the noise. A box fan on HIGH can be incredibly effective, and, of course, this will depend on how close you are to the source of the noise.

- Consider driving your dog away from the action if you live in a location where there is a big fireworks display. We live near the Swampbats field where Keene's display gets shot off from so before it all starts, we load the dogs up, drive out of town, sit in the car and read a book then head back into town when it's all over.

- If you dog is pacing around and having a hard time settling down, consider using a leash in the house to prevent her from working herself up. Leash her and keep her with you with a bed to lay on or a Kong to clean out.

- For dogs with extreme fireworks/storm fears, medication is a GREAT solution. Check in with your vet and discuss the options. Better to medicate then let a super fearful dog suffer through an anxiety spiral.

We hope some of these tips help and if you have things that have worked for your dog please share in the comments below! 👇

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