17/10/2026
Fireworks season is upon us. Here are some tips for dog owners;
💥 Put loud music on or an action film. Start it before the fireworks as once an anxious dog has heard them, muffling the noise tends not to work.
💥 Allow your pet to hide if they want to, do not try to force them to get over it. Create a little den they can go into.
💥 Use a thunder shirt or make a homemade one.
💥 Feed them early as a frightened pet will likely not eat.
💥 Take them for a long walk in the day to burn off some energy, so that they can relax in the evening.
💥 Lead walk anxious dogs as they could run away from you if they hear fireworks.
💥 Place trainers on a cool setting and put them in the tumble drier, before fireworks start and run them throughout the fireworks display. Animals pick up on the booms of fireworks not just the sound and this method replaces those bangs.
💥 Get in touch with your vets who can offer advice, calming sprays, natural calming supplements or if required medication to help them through these stressful periods.
