Here’s some tips on how to calm your dogs down on Guy Fawkes Night:

1.Make sure that all windows are closed to block out the noise, and have the TV up a bit louder than usual to mask the bangs.

2.Make sure all curtains are shut tight to stop light flashes coming in, and try to distract them by playing games and talking to them in a soothing voice.

3.Or, go to the vet and say you have 3 big nervous dogs. They will give you 3 diazepam man, then on bonfire night you take them out yourself.

4.Don’t make too much of a fuss trying to comfort your dog when fireworks are being let off - the dog might interpret this as you praising it for cowering and being afraid, reinforcing it’s behaviour. Ignore your dog when it gets scared.

5.There is a CD, I think it’s called “What’s That Sound?” that plays noises that pets would normally find scary. It is very good for curing firework fear.

6.Get a DAP infuser and plug it into the room where your dogs run when they get scared to make that room as safe as possible, you can also create a little hidey hole, a box or something so that they can hide if they feel scared.

7.Try and take their mind off it by playing games or training.

8.Use the Anxiety drops when they start to go off.

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