We all look forward to New Year's Eve every year, because that means partying! In addition to parties, there are of course a lot of fireworks. This is definitely not a party for dogs, who are often terribly scared. And not without reason, because fireworks are life-threatening for dogs. To help the dog owner and his dog get through this smashing evening, here are some tips from the Royal Dog Protection Agency:
– Walk your dog well before midnight on New Year's Eve. During the day, take a brisk walk in a quiet recreation area, where no bangs can be heard. When your dog is tired, he is less likely to pay attention to the pops.
– Keep the dog on a leash so that the dog cannot flee in panic when hearing a loud bang. A well-fitting, dog-friendly harness can be a good choice if your dog struggles out of a collar in panic.
– Put a collar on your dog with your phone number if the dog runs away.
– Avoid groups of people, who may be carrying fireworks.
– On New Year's Eve, keep the dog indoors and close windows and curtains so that the flashes of light are not visible. Provide distracting, masking noise by turning on the radio and/or television. A delicious bone can offer some distraction when fireworks are not too great.
– Do not let dogs that are not afraid together with fearful dogs or people who are afraid of fireworks. Dogs that are not anxious can sense the fear of others and therefore become insecure or anxious themselves. When you are sure that a non-anxious dog will not adopt the behavior of the fearful dog, the fearful dog can benefit from this dog.
– Do not leave your dog alone on New Year's Eve. Stay at home with the dog and stay calm. Because of your presence, the dog already has a lot of support from you. Do not comfort the dog by patronizing the dog and excessive petting or petting. Just be calm and calm for the animal.
For many dogs, a familiar environment is the best choice. Of course you can consider spending the New Year's Eve with friends, family or in a holiday home, where no/hardly any fireworks are set off and where no carbide is shot on New Year's Day.
Is your dog an enthusiastic fetcher or very curious? Then prevent him from running after discarded fireworks or trying to take it in his mouth.
We hope that you can use the above tips to make it more pleasant for your dog, so that you can enjoy a nice evening together with your dog.
