31/10/2025
Sorry folks should be posting this well in advance of today! Halloween - every dog owner’s favourite time of year 🙄
🎃 A few tips on dealing with bangers and fireworks frightening some of your dogs - if you live in a quiet area and won’t experience much noise until the actual night then try playing white noise that evening where your dog is. White noise can actually be just as soothing to dogs as it is to humans, you can even find white noise playlists for dogs on Spotify! 😁
Very importantly; try not to acknowledge any bangers or fireworks yourselves. I know it can be difficult but try not to overly reassure your dog when a banger or firework goes off because then you are making a bigger deal out of the noise. If you act like you didn’t hear anything your dog should pick up on your cue that there is nothing to worry about. Very like when a toddler falls and they look at you for a reaction before deciding whether to cry or not! If you rush over and make a fuss they cry but if you just casually say ‘you’re alright aren’t you’ then they are fine 😉
Leave the white noise or a radio or tv on when you go out to try drown out the sound of possible fireworks going off.
A couple of drops of lavender on their beds or a plug in can help too. And try to walk them during the day if at all possible to avoid going out when you are more likely to hear the bangers and fireworks.
I feel so sorry for dogs this time of year and it lasts for weeks, so I’m hoping this helps even a couple of dogs! If you need any help with your dog and dealing with anxiety or any other issues have a look at my website and feel free to contact me for more details www.petproblems.ie.
Stay safe and I hope your dogs won’t be too nervous if you can manage to implement any of these tips 🎃
Lydia 😀
