keeping your dog calm this firework season

helpful tips

• Find local fireworks nights and ask neighbours if they’re planning fireworks so you can plan around them
• Walk earlier when it is still light
•  Stay at home
• Feed a large, earlier dinner and stick the heating on to create an environment to settle
• Create a safe space for your dog, either creating a den or a cosy area to increase settling in a quiet spot
• Providing enrichment that encourages calming behaviours such as snuffle/licki matts (if your dog enjoys these)
•  Offer comfort and reassurance to your dog but allow them to be alone if that’s what they prefer
•  Close blinds/windows and muffle distant sounds with TV or radio
• Accompany your dog into the garden if they need the toilet (If your dog is a flight risk you can put your dog on lead in the garden)
•  If your dog struggles with fireworks speak to your vet in advance to prescribe medication