01/07/2024
🇺🇸❌Don’t make this 4th of July Mistake ❌🇺🇸
While family, friends, loud noises & warm weather ☀️ might seem like the ultimate socialization opportunity for your pup…..
there are a few things to keep in mind🧠
#1 Common mistake:
Firework shows!
- while it might seem like a great time to get the whole family together AND expose your pup to some new noises, it’s important to remember dogs have very sensitive ears! 💥
- The booming show of exploding lights that created awe and excitement for most people, can create an anxious situation for your pup. 🐶
- Our dogs have a sensitive sensory system. Without proper exposure in small increments, loud fireworks shows can create a panic response for your dog, creating new and lasting aversions to loud noises.
Being forced to sit and listen to repetitive booming leaves your dog with nothing else to do than analyze what is happening.
Even for dogs have exposure to loud noises, they’re not used to sitting and quietly in this environment with no other outlets.
Instead ✅ I recommend leaving your dog at home, in a safe space with a few activities such as bones and interactive toys to allow them to focus their mind on.
If your dog already has an aversion to thunderstorms ⛈️ or loud noises, I’d recommend putting them in a kennel or safe space where they cannot escape, with a variety of activities to choose from and some loudly playing music to help muffle the noise. It is important to not over expose these kinds of dogs, and also not reinforce their fear of these noises.
A massive overlooked aspect of dog training is PREVENTING problems from occurring. Setting your dog up for success this holiday can help them overcome negative associations and help create a better attitude towards these experiences in the future ❤️
Feel free to comment any questions
Happy 4th 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
