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I don't know if these were the people, but its the same sort of thing

https://airbornepyrotechnics.co.uk/

Plymouth hosts a firework 'competition' each year on two evenings in August. My opinion is that it’s a tourist attraction more than a competition but that’s beside the point. Professional teams let off fireworks over Plymouth Sound and it’s a spectacular sight BUT the noise travels far into the City and, particularly over the coastal areas, can be disturbing. 

Anyone staying at Plymouth Sound CAMC site may wish to check the dates before booking in order to see, or avoid, the displays. 

We were lucky with our last dog Tess, she was very laid back and didn’t take any notice of the bangs and flashes. Not so our old boy Dyson he used to shake with fear, each dog is different,

Living in a semirural area we get quite a lot of local families who organise their own displays unfortunately not just on the fifth.

On a better note our local fire service have organised what they call a quiet display, none of the fireworks they use make a bang. I think this is the way to go.

Hi, Nevers, good to see you.

I wonder if it’s something inbred in laid back lurchers that makes them ignore loud noises? 🤷🏻‍♂️

Maybe TW.

Our daughter's last two Lurchers didn't take any notice. Sadly they lost Kai their last Lurcher to cancer but now have another rescue Lurcher. He is younger and more excitable, this will be his first November with them so not sure how he will react yet.

Sorry to hear about Kai, Nevers. He looked so like my last boy.

We have been fortunate with our dogs, but with them all being Springers I guess they are inbred to not react to loud bangs. We did have an incident when a young hooligan let a banger off right by Reuel which did upset him, but that only lasted for a short while. Just to be on the safe side we now try to be away on a CL somewhere out in the country, like this year, where the noise levels from the fireworks are relative low.

Another good FB blog for dog lovers is Max Out in the Lake District, which plays out most mornings and evening. A great favourite with OH.

Thanks for the link, some nice pics there.

Our first dog seemed not to worry about loud noises, in fact he seemed intrigued rather than concerned. After the initial bang, he would settle down and seem okay with what followed. I often wondered if he would react in the same way if and when his pack, us, were not at home with him. Like us, all dogs are different, our last dog wasn’t particularly happy with thunder or fireworks

2 Collies; living in Lincolnshire we have the thunderous noise of the "Warbirds" (Typhoons) frequently passing over us. Dogs get a bit excited and try to give chase - but haven't managed to catch one yet! Also enjoy running to greet a passing train (but NEVER get too close!). Farmers and wildfowers doing a bit of shooting - no problem. Bird scarers (gas guns or ropes of 'bangers') - not a care! But when it comes to fireworks...one dog is terrified! And I mean TERRIFIED! hides away trembling, poor thing. He can see and hear them miles away, senses them at distances of up to 5 miles. Anyone with dogs who suffer this sensitivity will know how distressing it is for us owners. Been caught out a couple of times when we weren't expecting firework activity. First time Ty (the sensitive dog) took off & was difficult to recall (his recall is normally excellent). Next time, a couple of years later, noticed in time & put him on a lead. A mile or so from home, I was dragged all the way back, sounded like The Somme by the time we were reaching home and two of his paws were bleeding! Exhausting! Understandably, I think, I am an advocate for banning the sale of all such explosives to the general public and would welcome restrictions to properly organised, authorised, public displays. I understand that some people get great pleasure from beautiful aerial displays and thunderous explosions but they can be terrifying to animals, both domestic and wild.