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What is the best way to keep a dog calm during the firework displays?
I read the tips on the Dogster home page for Fireworks & Pets: Tips for a Low-Stress Holiday. Does any one have any other tips for my very anxious dog? People were shooting off fireworks last night and my usually calm dog was running around the house panting and freaking out. Also he can not be sedated with medication.
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What I'm thinking of doing for my dog is (I'll be home) close up all the windows and close all doors that would allow outside noise to creep in and either play music kind of loud or have the t.v. volume up loud. That way I can scramble the sound of bottle rockets or whatever when they go off.
Other than that, I've got no idea how to keep a dog calm during the fireworks.
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answered on 7/4/09.
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