They are driving my poor dog mad and so nervos.
I am afrais she will get a heart attack .
Thank you
2006-09-26 05:59:57 · 35 answers · asked by forrestblue4 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I work as a Dog Trainer and the best thing you can do is actually just comfort her during it. Dogs are very aware when something is not right (and odd person, an odd shape) and will react to this very strongly. Try to have her in the same room with you and stroke her every now and then. Dont go buying her special dog food and dont pill her up. Drugs is not the answer and are so un-natural for dogs. I doubt she will get a heart attack, that is not something you should worry about. Just be with her and if she sees you calm she will eventually become calm. Just stay with her.
2006-09-26 06:10:59 · answer #1 · answered by magic conor 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is the sudden shock of noise and light - Borris went loopy the other night at the thunder and lightening.
You can buy cds which have various noises and you can put them on quietly, get them used to the noises and turn it up a bit... We have another much oolder dog and we can walk her - Taz - on fireworks night as she really is not bothered - although once this fella gave us a lecture and Taz just sat there looking as if to wonder what the fuss was about.
You have to condition them - or - keep them inside.
Another thing some people do wrong is to comfort the dog too much - it then realises they get nice attention for being scared - it is sometimes best to say - don't be silly - look - and go outside - let them see it is not as bad as they think!
I bet you think I am mad - but honest they are extremely clever and figure it out.. like when you say "CATS" their ears prick up and they look desperately for the cats!
2006-09-26 06:12:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep the curtains closed, play the radio loud and have wild games indoors with her and feed her her favourite treats. Whatever you do, do not give her any sympathy. It sounds terrible but in reality if you show you are worried about her, she will take it that you are worried about the fireworks and make her worse. I condition new dogs by going outside in the garden, leaping about like a mad person and playing wild games of chase, catch, tug of war and throw treats around like it was confetti. The neighbours think I'm potty but it really works. Any new dog I'm fostering soon forgets it is scared when it sees my own dogs playing and gobbling treats and totally ignoring the fireworks.
2006-09-26 10:26:56 · answer #3 · answered by fenlandfowl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister used to have to cage her dog as he went so mad with them. The vet prescribed tranquilizers in the end. He got worse and worse each year. The only thing that helped was putting him in the car and letting him watch a firework display. He was still nervous at home but he was fine if he could see the fireworks!
2006-09-26 06:03:21 · answer #4 · answered by cuddlymummy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only thing you can do with your dog is keep him inside when there is fireworks. Most animals hate the noise they give off and also they could be dangerous if the dog is in its way. It might be an idea if the dog is in to turn the radio up to quell the noise.
2006-09-26 06:10:54 · answer #5 · answered by traceylill 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try getting a recording of fireworks going off, a tape from 4th of July would work well. Turn it on for several hours each day, starting out with it so quiet for the first several days you can barely hear it. As your dog gets used to the sound, gradually turn it up a little more every few days..she'll eventually learn to just ignore the noise. Also try moving her to an interior room were it is quieter when there are fireworks going off, so that the noise isn't so bad.
2006-09-26 06:06:29 · answer #6 · answered by Jamie A 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A common problem with alot of dogs, What im about to say you may think it crazzzzzzzy.
Find out where your local clayshooting club is or if you know some1 who is into the sport, tag along. Take your dog along , keeping it close to u on lead,the constant shooting will get it use to loud bangs of that nature. A few outings like that i think you may be pleasently supprised. Its a common trick shooting men use to stop there dogs been gun shy and iv never known a gun dog be shy of fireworks. hope that was some help. good luck
2006-09-26 10:02:35 · answer #7 · answered by Brad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the dog some Bach Rescue remedy. (Health food stores carry it) Then, after giving your dog a drop or two, (you can put the drops on their nose and they will lick it off) play a recording of fireworks going off, but start out playing it really low. When your dog doesn't respond to the recording, reward your dog verbally. Then gradually, over time, turn the voume up. always give the Bach Rescue Remedy. It helps take the edge off and has no side effects whatsoever. Do this exericise over a period of days. You don't want to stress poochie too much. She may always respond in some way to the fireworks, but there is a good chance that he/she won't respond as extreme.
2006-09-26 06:06:57 · answer #8 · answered by Animaholic 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
We have a dog like that, she's afraid of thunder too. You can give the dog Benadryl brand allergy medicine (for humans) and that will calm your dog down. This is a recommendation from my vet. Depending on your dogs size, you can give them 2-6 of them without any problem. I would start with 1 or 2, put them in a hot dog and your dog will eat them. Good luck
2006-09-26 06:39:19 · answer #9 · answered by toomeymimi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most dogs, mine included, have a sense towards danger. Mine absolutely go crazy when it's fireworks time. If you dog is older or in poor health you might limit the amounts that you use around her. Some dogs can't handle that much excitement.
2006-09-26 06:12:51 · answer #10 · answered by srrsmr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋