I post about it pretty much every year and that’s because every year the same signs are there that the effects of seasonal fireworks, on the behaviour & health of dogs (and other animals), have become normalised.

Rather than posting videos of terribly distressed pets and commenting how awful fireworks are, we need to have a structured plan in place, with pretty diligent implication. And to really help these dogs we will most likely need to work with the dog’s vet-team and start our work in February. Yep, the February before Halloween.

I can understand some apathy…noise fears are challenging and it requires lots of time and planning to help improve dogs’ comfort. And the nature of pre-Halloween fireworks make it even more difficult for pets and their people.

Get all the info:

• Read all the background behind planning and preparing for Halloween fireworks: Dying of Fright. (This is due for an update but all the vitals are in there!)
• An easy-to-read summary with ideas for planning & preparation for fright night.
• And don’t forget about the aftermath: Halloween Hangover

Quick survival guide:

Survive the night:

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