5 things you can do to help your dog deal with fireworks

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With summer just on the horizon you can pretty much assume that there is going to be some fireworks coming up too. Not just because of the 4 th of July holiday but summertime seems to be when fireworks are at their peak usage. Unfortunately, many dogs can be alarmed and fearful of the sharp, abrupt and loud sound that comes with the spectacle of fireworks. If your dog is one of these sensitive pups, then NuVet is here to help with a few things you can do to help your pooch feel more at ease around fireworks.

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Page 1: 5 Things You Can Do To Help Your Dog Deal With Fireworks

With summer just on the horizon you canpretty much assume that there is going to besome fireworks coming up too. Not justbecause of the 4th of July holiday butsummertime seems to be when fireworks areat their peak usage. Unfortunately, manydogs can be alarmed and fearful of thesharp, abrupt and loud sound that comeswith the spectacle of fireworks. If your dogis one of these sensitive pups, then NuVet ishere to help with a few things you can do tohelp your pooch feel more at ease aroundfireworks.

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Be Ready

If you know that a fireworks-filled event iscoming to your neighborhood then you mightchoose to make this an opportunity to head outof town and visit some friends or family –away from the fireworks.

It is not always feasible to get away, especiallyaround the 4th of July but knowing whenfireworks will be coming can also help you dosome of the following things to help prepareyour dog for the noisy festivities.

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Create a safe place Like their distant wolf cousins, dogs are happy to have a den of

their own, which is where they feel safe. In many homes, dog parents will choose to have a crate or other

space that is just for Fido, which acts like their den. Before thefireworks start blasting, make sure your dog’s special place is safeand secure.

This is where you can keep your pooch. It is generally a good ideato shut out as much of the noise as possible by closing windows orplacing a thick heavy blanket over your dog’s crate.

Maybe even try to procure some harp music to play as dogs havebeen shown to enjoy harp music.

Try and stay calm for Fido. Chances are you might becomeagitated knowing your pup is going to be uncomfortable.Remember Fido can sense this and you don’t want him to feel anymore fear.

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Desensitize

You can try to desensitize your pup to the soundof the fireworks by gradually exposing him to thesound on a regular basis.

You can locate sound samples of fireworks on theInternet to play around your four-legged friend.Start out with the volume low and graduallyincrease it to the levels that might be encounteredinside your home during a fireworks show.

The more you dog is exposed to this sound, theless likely your dog will be negatively impacted bythe sound of the fireworks later.

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Have Fun Another great way to get your dog less afraid of

fireworks is to create a fun environment during afireworks display.

The best way to do this is to play with your dogand reward him for his jovial behavior. Make sureyour dog is in the midst of a good time when youreward him, as we want your pup to make positiveassociations not negative ones.

Petting or giving your pup treats when he isscared will only tell him that fearful behavior isokay.

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See your Vet

If you are finding that your pooch is having avery hard time around fireworks to the pointwhere you are concerned, don’t hesitate to seeyour vet.

He or she may prescribe medication to helpyour dog have an easier time during thisparticularly noisy activity.

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