For storms & fireworks
Helping a noise-frightened dog feel safe
Fireworks and thunder send a lot of calm dogs straight under the bed. The fear is common, and very workable. These guides walk you through keeping your dog safe and settled before, during, and after the bangs.
Read the guidesA plan, not a panic
Before, during & after the bangs
Most noise events are on the calendar: July 4th, New Year's Eve, storm season. A little preparation turns a frightening night into a manageable one.
- Before the bangs
Prepare
Walk and toilet your dog before dark, feed a little earlier, set up their safe den, and secure gates, doors, and microchip details. Start the calming music before anything begins.
- During
Den, mask, reassure
Let your dog hide in their den, draw the curtains, and keep a steady soundscape playing to blur the bangs. Stay calm yourself, and comfort them if they ask, calmly.
- After
Let them decompress
When it’s over, keep things low-key and let your dog come down in their own time. No big fuss, just a return to the normal, predictable rhythm that tells them the world is safe again.
The storms & fireworks guides
Where to start
- Storms & fireworks
How to comfort a dog scared of fireworks
Fireworks and thunderstorms send a lot of calm dogs under the bed. Here's a steady, practical plan to help a noise-frightened dog feel safe before, during, and after the bangs.
Read the guide → - Storms & fireworks
How to calm a dog scared of thunder
Thunderstorms frighten a lot of dogs, and most of them know one is coming long before you do. Here's a calm, practical plan for storm season, from the safe den to the quiet weeks in between.
Read the guide →
Stay close to the hearth
Be ready before the next goodbye
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