How Can I Help My Anxious Dog ? July 4th Part 2
The other day I posted about making certain your pet is chipped and collared. This post?
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Today I'm addressing the dreaded SKY BOOMS and how to help your noise triggered pet survive July 4th!
If you’re fortunate enough to have a pet who isn’t reactive to noise, count your lucky sparklers! As a dog professional I've worked with dozens of noise sensitive dogs (and have one myself) that range from slightly nervous to full on super freaked out. If you have a super freaked out pet, chances are good you already have an anxiety regimen. If you do not, please contact your vet immediately to find a solution prior to this weekend’s festivities.
For those of you who have dogs lower on the anxiety spectrum I'll share a few things my clients and I use for our pets to help reduce their anxiety during fireworks and storms.
Calming chews.
CBD treats and chews.
Thunder jacket.
Melatonin for pets.
Rescue Remedy for pets.
Pheromone spray for dogs.
Weighted blankets.
White noise machine.
Same day Reiki and Massage
Vet prescribed medicines.
At home, identify their safe space. My boy, Jack, hides under the top corner of the master bed, so I put his bed there and the sound machine on the floor with him. I spray his bandana with a calming pheromone, then tie it around his neck. He will have taken his prescribed anxiety medicine at least an hour prior. He likes to be left alone. One of my clients is good as long as she is buried under a bunch of covers and pillows. There will likely be several days of noise and you and your pup will identify his safe place and favorite soothers.
Pro Tip:
Wear your pup out that day. Play, swim, hike, bike. Do all the stuff. A tired pup is much more likely to sleep than stress.
Second Pro Tip:
Don't fret. They can feel your anxiety. So breathe through this. Just know your pup is safe and sound inside the home, and if you've utilized any of these tips, is probably snoozing away, oblivious of the SKY BOOMS 🤞.
Happy 4th!
