With 4th of July being tomorrow, you usually are too busy thinking about where you are going to go, what you are going to eat, and what you are going to drink. But most importantly, where are you seeing FIREWORKS! But what about your dogs, what is your plan for them? Everyone knows that dogs and fireworks is like mixing water and vinegar, they do not mix well together. I recently found out that the 5th of July is the busiest day of the year for animal shelters because more dogs run away on the 4th than on any other day of the year. Why? Because the fireworks freak them out so much that they try to find somewhere safe where they can escape the fireworks. So what do you do?
1. Keep you dog inside safely secure, either in their crate or where there's no way for them to escape.
2. Turn on the T.V. or radio or some kind of constant noise that will distract them from hearing the fireworks.
3. Give your dog a long-lasting durable toy or treat (like a stuffed Kong, or Luna personally loves Bully Sticks) that will keep them distracted.
4. Make sure your dog has their collar and tags on! If they do escape somehow, and someone finds them, they can be easily returned to you.
5. Microchip your dog, if they aren't already. And if they are Microchipped make sure their ID is up to date! Here is a good site to make sure this is up to date.
6. If you still are uneasy, stay home with your dog. They will feel so much more secure if they are with you.
Enjoy your day, and stay safe!
Luna got SUPER excited about 'Murica, couldn't contain her excited...so naturally she jumped on me.
Trying on her patriotic bandana!
And last but not least, Luna (attempt to) pledging allegiance... such a good American pup.
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