06/22/2026
The 4th of July weekend is just around the corner! DO NOT WAIT until the day of the big booms to get your dog ready. Here are great tips to help your dog NOW!🐾🎆⬇️
Fireworks can be a source of extreme fear and stress for animals. You can start preparing your dog using desensitization to the sounds by playing recordings at a very LOW/QUIET volume while playing fun games, feeding meals and giving treats to pair the sounds with positive things. As your dog gets used to the sounds, volume can be slowly increased over the next few weeks. Use this link:
https://youtu.be/ht_N19DpELU?si=JQlbCO2ZspIX2j37
The day of fireworks you can help your dog in the following ways:
• Take your dog for a long walk the EARLY morning of the big day, and then again before the festivities start if neighborhood noise is still low. The walk before dusk will allow him to potty outside before all of the noise begins and the added exercise may help tire him out and reduce anxiety.
• During firework displays, keep your dog indoors in a confined and secure area with shades closed. You might also try adding soothing sounds from a white noise machine.
• Play calming music with the volume up a bit for an added distraction. Classical music is great, or even better https://icalmpet.com/
• If your dog does become stressed, try to make the fireworks a cue for fun time to begin. Play a fun game, give treats, play with stuffed puzzle toys, and stay relaxed and happy. Your fun behavior and body language can help distract from the noise outside.
• Use a pheromone product Adaptil brand Comfort Zone with D.A.P. which can help relax your dog. Anxiety wraps such as a Thundershirt are also a great option to help soothe your dog’s sensitivity to loud sounds.
• If your dog is known to be extra sensitive to sound, the day of the fireworks is too late to get help from your Vet, so contact your Vet care team right away if you think prescription medication is needed. Over the counter calming supplements are a wonderful solution ( we love Nootie brand Progility Calming Chews) can help take the edge off. https://nootie.com/products/progility-calming-aid-soft-chew-supplements-veterinarian-formulated-for-dogs
• Make sure your dog's collar has current identification tags on it, in case of escape from your home. Having an ID tag on can help get your dog back to you sooner. Tags can be made at many pet stores in a few minutes or ordered online. You can even get a collar with your number right on it! https://foxvalleydogcollars.com/collections/id-tags-accessories
By following these tips you can help make the holiday more enjoyable for everyone.
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