31/12/2024
Tonight is one of the scariest nights of the year for dogs. Please be extra careful tonight and follow these tips for a safe and happy New Year's Eve. Here at About A Dog we take every and all precautions to ensure our guests safety. Today was full of enrichment games and Play time in the yard. We will be doing dinner early and getting everyone settled with enrichment well before the noise starts!
🧩 Play and exercise before the sun goes down. Extra enrichment like puzzle toys, hide & seek, and training hands will help your dog to be more relaxed later!
🐕🦺 Keep dogs inside and only walk on leash in backyard after dark. A very scared dog may bolt through a front door or over a fence if startled and not on leash.
🏠 Double check gates, windows, doors and DOGGY DOORS to ensure everything is closed properly. Adding a carabiner to back gates will keep them from being opened easily. Pets left alone with access to the yard will attempt to escape because no one is home to run to for comfort!x
💊 Give calming meds early, do not wait until pet is already stressed.
🎵 Play music or watch a loud movies (we like John Wick movies) this will help dull the sound of the fireworks. When combined with a chew bone or other food enrichment, this technique works like a charm. Also, digs love dance parties!
🪤 Make sure your pet has a safe comfy spot to go to hide if they want! A crate full of blankets and covered in a heavy blanket will offer security for stressed dogs whose instinct it is to hide. Offer comfort and support if they come to you scared. Reassurance and extra snuggles are perfectly fine.
