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K9 4th of July Survival Guide
- Keep your dog active: Exercise helps your dog release pent up physical stress. The more energy they release during the day staying active, the less energy they have left to channel into being anxious or hyperactive in response to fireworks.
- Create a safe space: Dogs are naturally den animals, so creating a comfortable space away from any loud noises can help them relax. We recommend setting your K9 Ballistic Dog bed far from any windows, possibly in a basement or large closet for best effect.
- Keep a proper ID on your dog: Because of the fight or flight response most dogs tend to have due to loud noises, it's very common for pups to try to run away. They perceive the loud noise as danger and are trying to get as far away as possible. Because of this it's important to make sure your dog has a proper ID on them with contact information.
- Play White Noise: Try leaving the TV on, playing some relaxing music, or even leaving the fan on. These things can help mask some of the loud noises coming from the fireworks and distract your dog from the source of the anxiety they are feeling.
- Keep your dog company: Your presence and physical affection will help your dog feel protected. This is the time to shower your pup with hugs and give them all the petting they need. This can go a long way in helping your four legged friend relax.
The same symptoms apply for thunderstorms.our dog paces then will find a spot away from Windows to lay
down, then will come over by us to be pet ,then paces again, then lays down, then comes by us.
so we have found having a portable cushioned bed that we put in an area with no windows helps.
This gives her a place to lay when it thunders
Love the idea of keeping an ID on your dog at all times during this weekend. My pup doesn’t really like his collar, but I never realized he could bolt in fear. And then how much worse would his anxiety be lost out on the 4th?
we live in a over 125year old farm house in the country with no basement, a window in every room and upstairs too. Anymore suggestions.?? This is his 1st year old.
I loathe these “folks” who set off explosions far into the night for sever weeks
Thanks for this! I’m not looking forward to July 4th.
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