8. No time? Create a special area in your home where your dog can feel safe and secure during the noise.

“If your dog is crate trained then he may feel most secure in his create with a nice chew toy to occupy his time,” said Gerardo Perez-Camargo, Purina Global Pet Welfare and Behavior Manager. If she’s not crate-trained, putting her bed in a calm place during the fireworks might work. Try closing the windows and playing some music.

9. Help your dog feel happy during fireworks.

Why not give your dog a special treat or his favorite toy? It might help to create positive associations with fireworks.

10. Calming wraps and thundershirts may help for some dogs, too.

These work like swaddling does for infants – they make your dog feel secure during stressful situations.

11. The most important thing you can do is stay calm.

“Making a big fuss around the dog only reassures him that there is a good reason to panic,” McGowan said. “Dogs look at us for reassurance so showing them that we are calm and relaxed is likely to help the dog understand that there is no real danger.”

This video below will show you how to keep your pet calm during fireworks. It discusses the various ways to prepare your dog for the noise and commotion that comes on the 4th of July and New Years Eve.

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How to keep your pet calm during fireworks

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