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Ideas for keeping dogs calm during July 4th celebrations
July 04, 2018, 03:21 PM
drew3630Ideas for keeping dogs calm during July 4th celebrations
Does anyone have any good suggestions for keeping dogs calm when fireworks start going off? One of my dogs is a little high strung and she gets really freaked out when the firework show begins
Any advice would be greatly appreciated
July 04, 2018, 03:23 PM
sigmonkeyPut on some Rock and Roll and turn it up.
It helps mask the noise.
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TMatsI understand that it helps to wrap their chest snugly—there are even vests commercially made. Supposedly, that has a calming effect. You might try a bath towel and an Ace Bandage.
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July 04, 2018, 03:29 PM
ZSMICHAELSome owners are using CBD products. Some positive results. There was a story in the Chicago Tribune in today's paper.
July 04, 2018, 03:38 PM
BB61Our old black lab slept through after he determined there were no ducks to retrieve. Our current dog doesn’t so we bring him inside put him in his pet porter and give him a bone to chew on. This seems to keep him calm.
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July 04, 2018, 03:38 PM
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July 04, 2018, 03:40 PM
RAMIUSStart playing recordings of fire works now to desensitize him
July 04, 2018, 03:42 PM
deepoceanquote:
Originally posted by BB61:
Our old black lab slept through after he determined there were no ducks to retrieve.
That made me smile. Labs are just great dogs.
July 04, 2018, 03:48 PM
drew3630I bought one of those Thunder Coats for dogs. I'll just put that on her and turn the TV on loud and close all the windows. Hopefully that should keep her calm for the night
July 04, 2018, 04:11 PM
flashguyThundershirt is a popular brand. I don't have a dog, and my cats don't seem to have a problem--probably because of all the gunfire they hear on my TV (I watch a lot of NCIS shows....)
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casTake him go down in the basement, turn on the Tv, the fan and then have him load ammo for a few hours, that's what I do.
(also how I do Halloween as well)
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July 04, 2018, 04:19 PM
HayesGreenerWholetones music for dogs. We have a professional trainer friend who swears by it.
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July 04, 2018, 04:20 PM
HayesGreenerquote:
Originally posted by RAMIUS:
Start playing recordings of fire works now to desensitize him
That won't work
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July 04, 2018, 06:16 PM
ZSMICHAELYeah. Does not work for people either. Creates more fear. You should be aware of pharmacological solutions or behavior therapy both of which work.
July 04, 2018, 06:38 PM
drew3630quote:
Originally posted by HayesGreener:
Wholetones music for dogs. We have a professional trainer friend who swears by it.
Thanks I will try that
July 04, 2018, 08:27 PM
jbcummingsMonkey’s idea was good. At one time my dogs were used to me playing the Chicago Symphony’s 1812 Overture with howitzers, so mere fireworks didn’t much faze them. For that matter the finale pretty much took a small firefight out of the running for them.
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July 04, 2018, 09:00 PM
DeqlynSoliel. Obviously too late but next year.
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CoolRich59Another vote for the thundershirt. It sounds weird but works - at least for our dog.
Fireworks have been going off non-stop tonight and she is asleep next to my chair.
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July 04, 2018, 10:56 PM
jlhogMy sons dog sat in my lap during fireworks. He seems to like me.
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July 04, 2018, 11:00 PM
truckolaDiphenhydramine 1mg per pound, sleep right thru it!