Dog Ear Muffs for Noise Protection
To help dogs cope with the noise of fireworks, headphones and earmuffs can provide some dogs with comfort by muffling sound and providing ear protection.
Sound Machines for Dogs
The whole sensory experience of fireworks can be overstimulating and upsetting for our dogs. Set your dog up in an interior room away from windows and doors and turn on a sound machine. Sound machines can help to muffle and mask the upsetting sounds of fireworks.
Stuffable Toys for Dogs
During fireworks, it's helpful to provide your dogs with long-lasting high-value treats to help distract them from the fireworks. This also can help to shift your dog's feelings about fireworks by pairing something unpleasant with something very positive.
These toys are designed to be stuffed with high-value long-lasting treats like (dog-safe) peanut butter, wet food, and other spreadable treats. The shape of these toys makes it a challenge for your dog to get the treats out, which will keep them busy during the fireworks.
These toys are designed to be stuffed with high-value long-lasting treats like (dog-safe) peanut butter, wet food, and other spreadable treats. The shape of these toys makes it a challenge for your dog to get the treats out, which will keep them busy during the fireworks.
Pheromone Diffusers for Dogs
These machines diffuse defuse a synthetic version of the pheromones that nursing dogs release (which communicate to puppies that they are safe). The synthetic version of these chemicals, released via a pheromone diffuser, can help dogs be less worried during fireworks and other stressful times.
Calming Treats for Dogs
Calming treats work by chemically helping dogs to respond to stress in calmer ways. They generally use natural ingredients to help decrease a dog's anxiety.
Puzzle Toys for Dogs
When environmental stressors like fireworks are happening, it can be helpful to give your dog something else to focus on and occupy their time. These puzzle games can be filled with treats or kibble, and they're a great way to keep your dog calm and distracted.
Dog Anxiety Vests
Some dogs find gentle pressure to be comforting, and being swaddled in an anxiety vest can reduce anxiety during fireworks. Although some dogs find the pressure of anxiety vests comforting, other dogs find it upsetting, so watch your dog closely for signs of stress if you use a vest.
Wearable Leashes
Even normally calm dogs can become spooked or startled by an unexpected firework and run out of the yard or even over a fence. Wearable leashes provide an extra layer of protection because even if your dog spooks at a firework, they can't jerk the leash out of your hand and get lost.
Calming Dog Beds
During stressful times, give your dog a comfortable, quiet place to rest. These soft and supportive beds allow dogs to burrow and be held in a soft and secure place.
Dog Snuggle Toys
Especially for puppies and young dogs, having a snuggle toy companion can be a big support and source of comfort. Snuggly toys can be warmed in the microwave and may have an insert that makes gentle noises that mimic a heartbeat.
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