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Hi,
As fireworks night is approaching, (and indeed the whole fireworks 'week') i've been thinking about how our labs will react to all the noise, especially if they're young pup's and haven't heard fireworks yet. Perhaps some of the experienced lab owners on the site could tell us some helpful tips on how to go about making sure our labs don't get scared by all the loud bangs..we would be very grateful - thanks.
P.S How do your lab's get on with fireworks night?
Have found a few tips in the meantime, everyone elses welcome of course. :wink:
- The safest and kindest thing by far, is to leave your dog safely inside the house with a television or radio playing to drown out the noise.
- Close all windows and curtains.
- Exercise your dog during the day. & never walk your dog while fireworks are being let off.
- Make sure your dog is wearing a collar and tag and is microchipped in case it bolts and becomes lost.
- NEVER shout at your dog if he is frightened as it will only make him more stressed. Ignore him if he paces or whines, if you reassure him he starts to think there is something wrong. Praise your dog when he is calm.
- Preparing a 'den' for your dog so it can feel comfortable, perhaps under a bed with some of your old clothes where it can hide when the fireworks start.
- Trying not to leave your dog alone during such potentially upsetting events.
As fireworks night is approaching, (and indeed the whole fireworks 'week') i've been thinking about how our labs will react to all the noise, especially if they're young pup's and haven't heard fireworks yet. Perhaps some of the experienced lab owners on the site could tell us some helpful tips on how to go about making sure our labs don't get scared by all the loud bangs..we would be very grateful - thanks.
P.S How do your lab's get on with fireworks night?
Have found a few tips in the meantime, everyone elses welcome of course. :wink:
- The safest and kindest thing by far, is to leave your dog safely inside the house with a television or radio playing to drown out the noise.
- Close all windows and curtains.
- Exercise your dog during the day. & never walk your dog while fireworks are being let off.
- Make sure your dog is wearing a collar and tag and is microchipped in case it bolts and becomes lost.
- NEVER shout at your dog if he is frightened as it will only make him more stressed. Ignore him if he paces or whines, if you reassure him he starts to think there is something wrong. Praise your dog when he is calm.
- Preparing a 'den' for your dog so it can feel comfortable, perhaps under a bed with some of your old clothes where it can hide when the fireworks start.
- Trying not to leave your dog alone during such potentially upsetting events.