

Don’t lock your dog in the crate, as this can be even more stressful for them. If you have time, introduce these changes gradually over a few days so you don’t suddenly disrupt your dog’s routine.Ģ. Create a ‘safe place’ inside your home for your dog to hide from fireworksĪ table draped with a blanket is a great retreat, or if your dog is used to being in a crate, cover it and leave it open with blankets inside.

If your dog is particularly scared of fireworks, you may want to feed them early too. For most of the year it’s against the law to set fireworks off after 11pm, but this curfew is extended to midnight on Bonfire Night so try to tire your dog out before it gets dark and then take them out for final toilet walks once the fireworks have stopped. Take your dog for a nice long walk well before dark.

10 ways to help your dog through fireworks season 1. Avoid letting your dog outdoors at times when fireworks are likely to go off
