| Topic: | 10 proven methods for helping dogs with fireworks | |
| Posted by: | Charlotte Kasner | |
| Date/Time: | 01/11/20 15:17:00 |
| 1 Start 4-8 weeks before fireworks are expected. Download the Sounds Scary files (or purchase CDs) and instructions from here: https://soundcloud.com/dogstrust/sets/sound-therapy-sounds-scary 2 Purchase an Adaptil plug-in (https://www.adaptil.com/uk/Products/ADAPTIL-Calm-Home-Diffuser) and plug in at least 2 days before fireworks are expected 3 Use a compression shirt if your dog will tolerate it 4 Secure doors and windows. Close curtains and maintain a low level of background noise such as a radio or soothing music during the display. Otherwise behave normally. 5 Create a refuge out of bedding, cushions or similar and include something that has a familiar smell, such as your dog’s blanket and/or a piece if your clothing. If your dog has attempted to hide somewhere, set up the safe space there if possible, but make sure that you can supervise discretely. 6 Make sure that water is freely available in the refuge and provide long-lasting chew treats such as a stuffed Kong. 7 Your dog may not be capable of eating if very distressed, so try to feed a stodgy meal with plenty of carbohydrates (rice, sweet potato or pasta are good) earlier in the day and provide plenty of stimulation and exercise. 8 Walk your dog well before fireworks are likely to be set off, in daylight if possible, and bear in mind that really fearful dogs may refuse to go out even if they need to eliminate. 9 Get help with supervising your dog so that he is not left alone and in danger of escaping or hurting himself if fireworks do go off. 10 Get professional help from a qualified, accredited behaviourist if your dog is suffering severely. (11 Keep campaigning to ban private use of fireworks and limit public displays to "quiet" fireworks) |
| Topic | Date Posted | Posted By |
| Fireworks and help for dogs | 29/10/20 17:55:00 | Leslie Wilson |
| Re:Fireworks and help for dogs | 30/10/20 10:37:00 | Roger Talbot |
| Re:Re:Fireworks and help for dogs | 30/10/20 12:27:00 | Georgina Flint |
| Re:Re:Re:Fireworks and help for dogs | 30/10/20 13:28:00 | Roger Talbot |
| Re:Re:Re:Re:Fireworks and help for dogs | 30/10/20 15:44:00 | Georgina Flint |
| Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Fireworks and help for dogs | 30/10/20 21:47:00 | Vivienne Cox |
| Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Fireworks and help for dogs | 30/10/20 23:23:00 | Claire Moran |
| Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Fireworks and help for dogs | 31/10/20 11:14:00 | Janice Evans |
| 10 proven methods for helping dogs with fireworks | 01/11/20 15:17:00 | Charlotte Kasner |
| Re:10 proven methods for helping dogs with fireworks | 01/11/20 15:39:00 | Roger Talbot |