Comments on: Help! How can I help my dog when the fireworks go off?

By: Chris L Wagner

Chris L Wagner — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:40:47 +0000

That’s horrible Aimee! I wouldn’t go away on the 4th of July and talk to your vet about getting something to relax him. I wouldn’t leave him alone. Stay and comfort him in a quiet room with the radio or TV blaring. I have a friend that had to give her dogs pills the day before and gradually give him more to relax him because he went crazy. You could try the essential oils, but it sounds like your dog would need something stronger. Good luck

By: Aimee

Aimee — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 04:26:38 +0000

My dog, who was not scared of fireworks last year, broke out of his crate this year while we were gone. There was blood all over the floor. Now he has an aversion to the crate and has broken out again. I don’t want him to chip teeth or hurt himself. What should I do?

By: Chris L Wagner

Chris L Wagner — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 19:39:50 +0000

Great idea Amy. I should have thought about the blanket over the crate. Thanks for sharing.

By: Chris L Wagner

Chris L Wagner — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 19:38:56 +0000

Hey Ron. That’s one way to calm a dog. I’m sure in the old days that’s what they did all the time. Have a wonderful 4th of July celebration.

By: Chris L Wagner

Chris L Wagner — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 19:36:36 +0000

You’re welcome Michele. I wish you a wonderful 4th of July celebration.

By: Chris L Wagner

Chris L Wagner — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 19:35:52 +0000

No worries Louise.

By: Louise Edington

Louise Edington — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 19:08:52 +0000

Very weird – I can’t see my comment from last Monday but your response is there!

Anyway, I did post that we shall be staying home with our dogs because they don’t like the fireworks.

By: Michele C. Hollow

Michele C. Hollow — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 03:21:41 +0000

Music is great. It calms my cat. I tend to stay home in the evening when the fireworks go off. I just like being near my cat to make sure he is okay. Thanks for the article.
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By: Ron Britton

Ron Britton — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 22:34:52 +0000

Hi Chris,

Some very good ideas here to help our four legged friends deal with the 4th. Growing up we had a Saint Bernard named Heidi who was terrified of thunder and fireworks. Now I not sure I am 100% ok with this way to help but, my dad used to give Heidi a shot of rum which she seemed to really like and it would calm her down.
It was very sad to see this big 180lbs dog try to crawl under a bed that she could only get her head under to try and hide from the noise. One shot of rum and she would curl up on her dog bed and go to sleep.

Peace,
-Ron-
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By: amy donovan

amy donovan — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:57:53 +0000

this is great, as it applies as much to thunderstorms as it does to the 4th of july. our pup, Skylar, is pretty much okay with thunderstorms + fireworks at this point, but we still take the precautions you mention – if we go out, we put her in her crate with a blanket, favorite stuffed toy, + a nylabone, + put on classical music + a fan in the background for white noise. we love that doggy!

one other idea – when she was little + more nervous, I would take a large blanket and cover the sides/back/top of the crate with it. i’d leave the front area uncovered so she could still see out, but the rest would be covered for a cave-like effect. seemed to help!
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