Calm Your Dog During Fireworks: Essential 4th of July Tips

The 4th of July holiday weekend is almost here which means many Michiganders will be spending time with friends and family at BBQs enjoy great food and drinks.

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Then when the sun goes down, people will head to a nearby fireworks show in their town or go to a neighbor's house to see fireworks light up the nighttime sky.

While most people love the bright lights and loud booms, not everyone handles them very well, including our pets who can get overwhelmed and frighted by the fireworks.

While there's not much you can do to prevent people from legally setting off fireworks, you can try and take some steps that will help your pet better handle the potentially stressful situation.

How To Keep Your Dog Calm During Fireworks

Before we go over some things you can try to do to help calm your dog down, one of the most important things to make sure of is that your dog is microchipped and wearing their collar.

The reason for this is that dogs can get freaked out by a firework that go off unexpectedly and take off which could lead to them getting hit by a vehicle or getting lost.

Let's take a look at some of the different things you can try to keep your dog calm when fireworks are going off.

How To Keep Your Dog Calm During Fireworks

While fireworks are fun for many, when it comes to our pets, it can be a very scary and stressful situation. These are some tips the American Kennel Club recommends to make your pet's experience with fireworks the best it can be.

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