Frettin’ the Fourth!
Crack! Boom! Bang! Sizzle! Pop! Whee! Whir! The sounds of Independence Day. What is fun and frolic for the furless ones is a traumatic and terrifying nightmare for our canine fur-kids. With hearing at least 10 times greater than ours, the sounds of the 4th of July can be downright painful to their ears!
So, how do we keep our canine fur-kids safe and sane?
DO NOT…
… take your dog with you to watch the fireworks!
… tie your dog up!
… leave your dog in the car!
… baby your or coddle your dog. (They will think you are concerned too)
DO
… take your dog for a walk, run, hike or swim! (A tired pooch will fare better)
… let your dog out to relieve himself before the festivities begin.
… keep your dog inside, and, if they are crate trained, in their crate.
… close all dog doors.
… empower your dog with encouraging words and body language.
… use natural calming agents such as lavender, Rescue Remedy or Tranquility Blend.
… turn on the TV or a radio, normal volume, and close doors, blinds and drapes.
… have your dog identified with a microchip and tag!
