Fireworks can be fun — but not for everyone.
If your dog gets skittish during fireworks, the Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center wants to help. While no solution is perfect, the local service offered a handful of ways to keep the scaries away.
Easy, simple solutions
The biggest piece of advice from the shelter? Leave your dog at home. It’s an overwhelming atmosphere that is not suited for pups. Keep your windows closed, too.
Get prepared, stay prepared
The best plan is a proactive plan, and that’s why you should update your dog’s microchip information if needed. This ensures lost dogs can be identified, and owners can be contacted. It’s also helpful to make sure collars are secure, and there aren’t any escape points (think: broken fence in the backyard).
In the thick of it
When all else fails, sometimes you need to drown out the noise. Vets recommend soothing and relaxing music to help balance out the chaos.