Greyhound
Well-Known Member
Well probably most nights now leading up to November 5th.
Hope this is of use, it is shamelessly stolen from another forum so I cant take the credit lol
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Just been reading the "Dog Trust" Autumn magazine and here are some of their tips for doggies that are frickled (frightened) by fireworks
Try your best NOT to comfort them as you may encourage his fears.Ignore them as much as possible when he seems scared so that he learns to cope with it on his own.If you give him to much fuss,he'll think there really is sometihng to be scared of Once he as calmed down give him love and attention-so thathe knows he's acting in the right way.
A stodgy high carb meal for example well cooked rice or mashed potatoes in the late afternoon will help make your dog sleepy and calm during the evening.Also make sure they have pooped and wee'd before it goes dark
Try to keep your dog busy during the noise with games or reward based training to keep their minds off the noise.
Buy some doggie EARPLUGS!!!!! from pet store or use large wads of cotton wool!!!!!
Use DAP or get vet to prescribe Diazepam this will not stop your dog being scared on the night but will give short term memory loss so he won't remember what as happened in the morning
They do have a factsheet on their website
www.dogtrust.org.uk/Information/factsheets/behaviour
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Gh
Hope this is of use, it is shamelessly stolen from another forum so I cant take the credit lol
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Just been reading the "Dog Trust" Autumn magazine and here are some of their tips for doggies that are frickled (frightened) by fireworks
Try your best NOT to comfort them as you may encourage his fears.Ignore them as much as possible when he seems scared so that he learns to cope with it on his own.If you give him to much fuss,he'll think there really is sometihng to be scared of Once he as calmed down give him love and attention-so thathe knows he's acting in the right way.
A stodgy high carb meal for example well cooked rice or mashed potatoes in the late afternoon will help make your dog sleepy and calm during the evening.Also make sure they have pooped and wee'd before it goes dark
Try to keep your dog busy during the noise with games or reward based training to keep their minds off the noise.
Buy some doggie EARPLUGS!!!!! from pet store or use large wads of cotton wool!!!!!
Use DAP or get vet to prescribe Diazepam this will not stop your dog being scared on the night but will give short term memory loss so he won't remember what as happened in the morning
They do have a factsheet on their website
www.dogtrust.org.uk/Information/factsheets/behaviour
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Gh
