Oh dear I was wondering how Zach would deal with fireworks...

Its not going well, he is running around with all the hair on his back sticking right on end, barking and whimpering. Now he is hiding behind the couch. I'm trying to ignore him because I don't want to reward & encourage his fear but its so horrible seeing him like this... should I cuddle him?? Help!

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Dont cuddle him act as normally as poss if you react your self to his emotions it will make him even more insecure. I know its hard maybe turn your radio or tv up a little to muffle the sound a bit. Reward when he is acting normally. Bless poor boy.

hi i would ignore him my GSD has been doing the same has anyone tried the tapes of firework noises? my teacher told me about them but ive not seen any

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Ive heard of these its meant to desenseitise them to the noies so they stay calm on the night.

Is there any way you can distract him with his favourite game or something, just try and take his mind of it.
Mary
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Thanks Mary - will try that xx

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Its horrible when you can see that there bothered by the fire works hope it pours down then there be less going off hopefully. I wish it was law that there only allowed to be used one day a year to set hours or better still not at all.

2 of my dogs don,t mind the fireworks,but my little cross jack russell,hates them,he whines and keeps weeing all over the place,it,s a nightmare trying to calm him down.

Louise for whay its worth MIA hates tha damn things,she has just gone mental again,barking and not knowing what to do with hereslf....i've cuddles her and reasured her. now she is just laying beside me

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gundogs are fine as they are used to shotguns going off right above them, but Bess is barking and cowering and growling and whining, I'm ignoring her, silly girl.

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