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11/12/2025

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11/10/2025

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11/09/2025

My rescue dog Baxter has been terrified of fireworks since the day I brought him home. Every Fourth of July turned into a nightmare—him shaking under the bed, panting so hard I worried his heart would give out, refusing to eat for days after.

Last year was the worst. He broke through a window screen trying to escape the noise. $300 vet bill, anxiety meds that made him a zombie, and me sitting on the bathroom floor with him for six hours straight while he trembled in my arms.

This year, I was dreading it all over again. Then two days ago, I saw this random tip in a pet group (I've been on there lately ordering handmade dog beds and treats from amazing crafters). Someone posted about using tennis balls in the dryer to create white noise that masks fireworks.

I thought it sounded absolutely insane. But I was desperate enough to try anything.

So tonight, before the fireworks started, I threw six tennis balls, an old sneaker, and a knotted towel into the dryer. Turned off the heat. Let it run.

The steady thumping sound filled the house. And I waited, holding my breath, for Baxter's usual panic to start.

Nothing.

The first firework went off. He lifted his head, looked around... and went back to sleep.

I actually started crying. For the first time in three years, my dog is sleeping peacefully on July 4th instead of hiding and shaking.

He's been passed out on the couch for two hours now, completely unbothered, while the neighborhood explodes around us.

Sometimes the simplest solutions are the ones that save you. If your dog struggles tonight, try this. It might just change everything.

((Credit to original poster)) copied because it might gel some fur babies through the thunderstorms and next year, fire works.

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I have a handful of spots available this week for mini and full grooms, deshedding and baths, as well as ONE- on- ONE spots available (dogs are worked straight through from you to tub to table then back to you). Give me a call or text if you would like to make an appointment, you can search and to see examples. 336-374-0296