I thought it might be useful to share our strategies for avoiding/mitigating firework noise. Here the law says that fireworks can be fired between 18:00 and 2:00 on New Year's Eve. I guess in the UK fireworks are more popular on 5th November, but please don't let that stop you joining in Our plan: - The boy got all long walks in before the fireworks started. - We've had a war film on, with lots of shooting and banging (perfect time to watch Blackhawk Down ) - Now we have music playing louder than normal and are giving more him slightly more attention than normal and of course he gets his favourite chews. - We have some cooked chicken and pork treats handy, to push in his mouth should he look disturbed. We've already included pistol blanks in his gundog training, but it's still nothing like repeated fireworks. Luckily we live in the sticks and most of the neighbours have dogs, so there aren't so many fireworks close by but they are still audible here inside, despite quadruple glazing.... Other ideas welcome
Sounds like you have it well covered ! This is one occasion where I can say " Its great to have a deaf dog ! " .
Sounds as if you've got all the angles covered @Snowy . Although we're rural we do get our fair share of fireworks for 5th November, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and birthdays at any time of year. I'm lucky and have a dog that's not bothered by fireworks, in fact she likes to watch them through windows and the patio doors
I just make sure there is loud music playing and dance around with them until they (or I) are tired enough to settle.
We struggle during any fireworks as Harley barks at them. I have tried firework CD's and loud bangs on TV, but it hasn't helped. She is fine with gunshot - doesn't even blink! She doesn't shake or look scared in any way, but the barking is frustrating. We close all blinds and doors and turn TV up, but this only slightly helps. I have lots of turkey left for tonight to reward for quiet.....
For the first time in his life Finn was frightened of fireworks . As a pup he found it not interesting. A year later Finn and Euan went with my oh outside and no problems there! Last year we were in our house in the woods, so not a lot of loud banging! But this year we were in town for my husband had to work. Finn just barked! The whole time. After we shut the curtains he was a bit relaxed but still on his guard. When the noise became less he layer his head on my husbands feet and relaxed completely. Next year I will give him a Kong I think...
My German Pointer was terrified of fireworks, but worked and gunfire didn't bother her at all. I think you had a good plan! We do have loads of fireworks in UK on New Year's Eve!
