Now don't get me wrong, dogs love Food, Family & Fun. It is the fireworks they don't care for too much. Even the biggest and bravest dog can be sent cowering by the loud boom of fireworks.
So to make this holiday one you and your four-legged family member can enjoy include them in the Food, Family & Fun. But as the sun goes down, do your dog a favor and leave them home with a nice safe place to curl up and relax.
If there will be fireworks near your home here are a few tips to help ease your dogs fears
- Don't change your behavior, just because there are loud noises and they are frightened don't baby them. This is just reinforcing their fear and behavior. Just go about your normal activities.
- Don't react in anticipation of your dogs fear. They will sense the reaction and this will make their fear even worse. Your body language tells your dog there is something to be afraid of.
- Try and drowned out the noise by turning up the Television or radio. Keep all the windows closed and if you have one turn on a fan to help drowned out the noise.
- Whatever you do, don't force your dog to face his fear. If he is more comfortable in his crate or under the bed, leave him there
By following these simple steps everyone in the family two and four legged can enjoy the 4th of July
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