29/10/2026
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Try taiko drums as an alternative to reggae or classical music for your dog for the run up to and during firework season. Start it off quietly whilst your dog is up to normal things; whilst they’re eating/chewing/snuffling/training/playing etc
Don’t make a big deal out of it, it needs to be neutral. If your dog seems worried by it, you’re starting off too loud!
Do not start to play it if they’re actually asleep, if they go to sleep during the track, leave it run through and even turn it down a notch. 🐾
Don’t forget about any of your other pets!
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‼️NEVER IGNORE YOUR DOG IF THEY ARE DISTRESSED. YOU CANNOT REINFORCE AN EMOTION, YOU CAN ONLY REINFORCE BEHAVIOUR.
Emotions are an involuntary reaction.
Please note: Comforting them may not help them at all, this depends on the individual, try to find what suits them best in their time of need, but be there for them!
💥Remember to comfort your dogs if they are asking you to, some dogs may just want to sit or lay next to you, but not actually want fuss or strokes.
💥Keep them within the ‘softer’ rooms (rooms with carpets and soft furnishings), allow them access to other soft rooms if they wish to seek somewhere to hide, but try to reduce access to the entire house and offer high up spaces or if they like their crate covered, leave the door of the crate open.
💥Have fresh drinking water in the room so that they do not have to go to the other end of the house for a drink.
💥Close the blinds or curtains to keep the flashes from coming in.
💥Play music such as reggae, classical or taiko drums in the background (again play these at other times so not to associate with one particular event)
💥Have the TV up a little louder.
💥Pet remedy may be useful, if using the spray, spray it on or around their bedding or on a bandana and allow it to fully dry before allowing them to come into contact with it. Don’t only use it during these events just so you don’t accidentally associate it with one particular event! Use code ZENDOGS at checkout https://petremedy.co.uk/ref/ZenDogsPembs/
Also available to buy in local pet shops and vets - code for online only
💥Take your dog out for a walk during the daylight and allow them out to the toilet earlier in the evening, have them on lead (even in the garden) and have some form of ID on them - quicker to reunite them with you than a microchip (if the chance happened that they did escape!) make sure your gates, doors and windows are secure and closed properly!
💥Massage slowly around the base of their neck, brow of their head and the base and pinna (the triangle part that either sticks up or flops down) of the ears - use your thumb on one side and the rest of your fingers on the other side, gently holding and stroke your hand in this position towards the tip of their ear, come off and repeat. Or holding the ear in the same way, gently rotate them clockwise a few times then anti clockwise and repeat the strokes above. If using one hand to massage, use your other hand to keep contact by gently supporting their head; if they’re fighting against you, stop. Please bear in mind if your dog has or has had👂ear issues they may not enjoy this, you may need to practise in small touches and build up over a few days. Stimulating the blood flow to the ears reduces the risk of shock and promotes calmness. 🧘🏻♀️
💥If your dog does not have any allergies or intolerances, try adding pasta to their meal, this takes longer to digest and can help set the body’s response to triggers to remain low. (Just like on Christmas Day when you’ve eaten too much, you are very sleepy) 💤
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