Fear of Fireworks
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Many Dogs are frightened by sudden loud noises that they cannot understand. It is not always easy to pinpoint exactly how this type of fear has developed. Often the problem occurs each time the animal is exposed to the sounds that frighten them. Unfortunately it is not just one night that most people are disturbed by fireworks. You will get much better results if the treatment is given before the treatment starts. |
It has been found that the Dog Appeasing Pheromone has a beneficial effect on animals that are frightened by fireworks. It is an artificial copy of the scent that is produced from a gland on the abdomen of bitches as they suckle their puppies. It has a calming effect on dogs and has been shown to work on animals of all ages. When it is present dogs will be calm and are not so likely to react to sudden noises that they do not understand.
To cope with fireworks it is recommended that you start using the Dog Appeasing Pheromone Diffuser in the room where the dog spends most of his time for at least two weeks before the expected noise starts. Sometimes it helps to feed a substantial meal late in the afternoon and have the dog in a room that has thick curtains so that there will not be any light getting in from outside.
Some behaviorists have found that it helps to have some music with a continuous drumbeat playing in the background when there are fireworks going off outside. This is more to act as a distraction than to try and drown out the noises when they occur.
The way that you react when fireworks go off is the key to conquering this matter. It is better if you do not acknowledge the bangs and do not fuss your dog if he is scared as he will see this as a way of you rewarding his behavior. Try to play with your dog if there is a lot of noise going on. It is more difficult for him to show signs of fear if he is enjoying a game with you.