Fireworks may be beautiful, but they are also incredibly intimidating to pets and small children. With new smells, loud noises, and hot embers, fireworks are something every pet owner should start preparing for early. Here are three ways to keep your dog safe during fireworks this season. 

Safety Tips for Dogs & Fireworks

1. Keep Them Indoors In A Safe Place

Because loud noises scare animals, more dogs run away during the Fourth of July than during any other day of the year. Shelters are overrun with lost animals the day after the holiday, making it hard for owners to find their missing pet. Fortunately, you can prevent lost pets by keeping your animal indoors during big fireworks shows. Focus on reassuring your pet and keeping them in a safe, enclosed place where they can’t harm themselves. Kenneling is a good idea for pets who are especially jittery. 

2. Consider Pet Training 

Pets can learn to remain calm during fireworks with the right training. Enroll your animal in a training program prior to the holiday so they can develop the skills they need to cope with the sights, smells, and sounds associated with the celebration. Watching videos of fireworks can also help, since your animal can practice watching and listening to fireworks in a controlled environment. 

3. Clean Up Used Fireworks As Soon As Possible

In addition to containing hot embers and explosive materials, used fireworks also contain ingredients that are toxic to pets. After the fireworks are over, go through your yard with a flashlight and toss burnt items into a bucket filled with cold water. Place the bucket in a safe place overnight, and then throw the used fireworks away in a pet-proof container. 

Summertime fireworks are just around the corner, so enroll your animal in the program at K-9 Communication LLC, in Milford, CT. From working with animals to master crucial obedience principles to helping families with consistent pet instruction, registered master dog trainer, Gus Marnel, helps all breeds and ages of dogs. For a free pet temperament consultation, call (203) 874-­7299 or send them a message online. You can also learn more about this trusted training business by visiting them on Facebook reading recent reviews on Google+.