Fireworks and dogs

During our dog's evening walk last night, there were many fireworks being let off.  While the dog was aware of the noise, he was not in any way distracted or stressed. Since he was a puppy he has been introduced to sudden noise both through close proximity to drums and other band instruments and the sounds of various motor bikes.  So fireworks noise is not something that is not so far removed.

As a caring dog owner I would never insist that the dog go into an environment which would cause the dog any distress.  So may his self confidence around fireworks and enjoyment of his  walks continue .

Cheers. . K

Due to the very high decibals of some fireworks our dogs went from confident around noise ( gun fire never bothered them due to rough shooting nearby) to becoming very distressed. Sadly, in their old age, they have both gone deaf and I think for the first time we won't see them react too badly. However we have a boisterous family nearby who will probably let off some mega watt fireworks so I shall see how we get on tonight. 

Just been outside in the garden people next door having a party my pup came to see what was going on he sat beside me he was watching in amazement we where there a good 10 minutes until he got bored. 

My son's dog is frantic this year - and the only thing he can do to keep the dog at all relaxed is to drive him around with the radio on loudly in the car.  He's currently looking for somewhere without fireworks in the immediate area - but it's hopeless - they're everywhere. 

We used to have to give our dog tranquillizers - otherwise she was a nightmare, and one day she bolted when we went to a knock on the door - and we went out looking for her.  About half an hour later we had a call from the local service station who had found her and they'd put her in their internal storeroom where she was reasonably quiet, and calmed down enough for them to look at her collar and find a telephone number.

I think KennyG's idea is a good one - take them out with you when they are tiny puppies so that they see there is nothing at all to worry about.

I didn't actually take him out he came out on his own and sat beside me. 

Luckily our dog isn't worried by the fireworks ,  at the moment he is  curled up in his bed,  fast asleep. But thunder is a different matter, gets very stressed. 

Connie, our 2 year old Rough Collie is at present sitting outside of the back door, totally unfazed by the noise, in fact to some extent she is somewhat entranced by the spectacle. We have never owned nor did we ever expect to own such laid-back dog.  All of our other dogs have displayed anything from mild anxiety to absolute terror at this time of year and our heartfelt sympathy’s go out to all animals and their owners suffering such stress.          

I have just had to bring Connie inside!  Why?  Because it is now raining heavily here!!  Does she care?  Not one jot!!!

What a Cool Canine Companion. .

tonight my bitch is too knackered to care as she has been beating on a shoot all day.

How'd She do spk?, did the training pay off?