海外「犬、月へ行って戻ってくる」

One of the exciting events in summer is fireworks.

I want to go to a fireworks display with my cute dog! Some people might want to do fireworks together at home. But for humans, fun fireworks are full of dangers for dogs…!

This article introduces the dangers associated with fireworks displays, home fireworks, and countermeasures against dogs who are afraid of the sound of fireworks. Actually, fireworks are scary for dogs.
We know that fireworks are safe for humans even if they make loud noises and sparkle in entertainment. However, since dogs don’t understand this, they are very surprised by the sudden occurrence, and because dogs have better sense of smell and hearing than others, some children get scared of fireworks.

What if an unexpected flash of light or a loud sound suddenly rang close to you? Some people may panic because they are worried about what happened and feel afraid or fear for their lives. Fireworks are that scary for dogs. The most important thing is to avoid fireworks, the cause of fear. Therefore, the most effective measure is not to take your dog to a fireworks display. However, there may be unavoidable situations such as fireworks displays held near your home.
I will talk about the countermeasures in that case.

A safe evacuation site is set up before the fireworks season.
In the quietest room in the house, put a blindfold blanket on a cage that fits your body tightly and makes it look like a cave. You can put your favorite toys and toys filled with snacks in it and give them a fun experience in the cage.

The important thing is that you should never interfere with your dog when you are in this cage. By doing so, dogs learn that the cage is the safest and most enjoyable place for themselves. Keep the cage accessible at any time.
Also, you will get bored if you leave the same thing in the toy, so try to rotate several kinds of toys on a daily basis. However, please be careful to change it when the dog is not playing.

Close the window and draw curtains to block the sound and light of fireworks.
Let’s block the sound and light of fireworks and play with toys in a place where dogs can feel safe. The important thing is for the owner to stay calm and spend time with the dog. If the owner soothes the dog more than necessary or is nervous, the dog will be able to tell the difference in its usual condition, and the anxiety will increase.

Let’s play music in the room before the fireworks start.
By playing music, you can hide the sound of fireworks. Don’t let your dog feel scared by playing it before it starts.