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Is Your Dog Afraid of Fireworks?
Mallorca loves fireworks, almost every month, there’s some fiesta or other, the locals are celebrating and guess what, the activities end with the loudest, most reverberant explosions euros can buy.
Fireworks let off during these noisy celebrations send dogs all over the island scurrying for cover.
On a regular basis, the noise of the fireworks wreaks havoc on dogs and dog owners alike. Some owners are even unaware of the effect these festivities have on their pets, and bring them to the party with them.
So, first off, on behalf of your dog: Please leave your pet at home!
The day following these celebrations can be a nightmare for Mallorca’s dog shelters, due to the influx of lost pets that have fled in panic from the fireworks. Even if they live several miles away from the actual display, an animal can feel and hear the loud noises that a fireworks display blasts out. The safest and kindest thing by far, is to leave your dog safely locked inside the house with a television or radio playing to drown out the noise.
Here are some helpful hints to help your dog get through the day (and night) with as little stress as possible:
1. Leave him at home, preferably in a small room, with access to water and a favourite toy.
2. Bach’s Rescue Remedy. Give it a try. A lot of dog owners say it works brilliantly on their nervous dogs. Check out Bach’s rescue remedies and all the health issues they can help with at www.bachshop.co.uk
3. Put the television or radio on for “normal” background noise. Some dogs like this, some don’t, so experiment.
4. If you are going out and leaving your pet alone, do NOT make a big production of leaving, just get on with it and go. Making a fuss will just tell him that something is up and you are worried (and therefore he should be too).
Otherwise content happy dogs have been known to dig under fences, break through glass windows, doors, etc, to bolt free when terrified of fireworks. Please be sure your dog is secure!
With your care and plenty of distractions, your dog will get through the fireworks noise it, and soon return to his previously stable condition.
Please do remember fireworks petrify some dogs. Give your dog the love and attention he deserves. Thank-you.