06/11/2026
Canada Day is only 20 days away.
If your dog struggles with fireworks, now is the time to start preparing—not on July 1st.
Many owners focus on the fireworks themselves, but fireworks are often just the symptom. The real issue is that the dog is uncomfortable with loud, sudden noises, whether they’re caused by fireworks, thunderstorms, construction, gunshots, or something else.
The good news is that confidence can be built.
By gradually exposing your dog to sounds, pairing those sounds with good things, and continuing to train and engage with them around distractions, many dogs can learn that loud noises aren’t something to fear.
Small, consistent training sessions now can make a big difference later.
Actually wish I thought to post this sooner. 20 days might not be enough time for severe cases. Safely secured in a kennel is the best place for them to avoid them pacing and panting staying in a high stress state.
Make sure they have no opportunity to escape your home. If you must be outdoors-gear needs to be on TIGHT to prevent escape. Slip collars make it impossible to fearfully back up and out of their collar.
How does your dog handle fireworks and thunderstorms?
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