![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/expert-urges-dog-owners-to-start-playing-firework-sounds-in-their-homes/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1_GettyImages-1150603291.jpg&description=Animal behaviourist Becky Skyre has shared the small changes dog owners can make around their houses in the next few weeks to help prepare their pets ahead of Bonfire Night Dogs have excellent hearing, so loud bangs can cause them to startle. This, mixed with bright lights in the sky and potential crowds, can cause a lot of stress and discomfort, making fireworks season a daunting time for many dogs. Although fireworks will always be startling, you can help prepare your dogs for when the time comes and help to make the sounds less scary. The Blue Cross has shared how pet owners can start preparing their dogs in the next few weeks ahead of Bonfire Night. Animal behaviourist, Becky Skyre said: "A great way to do this is by familiarising them with the sound of fireworks, which can be done by playing a recording of fireworks via a speaker." Image: Blue Cross) Blue Cross) But that's not all as owners can make other small and simple changes around their homes in the run-up to November 5 to create a safe and calm environment for their pets. "Prepare a 'den' for your dog where they can feel safe and comfortable – perhaps under a bed with some of your old clothes. They may like to hide there when the fireworks start," she added. "Avoid leaving your dog alone if you know there are going to be fireworks nearby. If you do have to leave the house, don't get angry with your dog if you find they have been destructive after being left on their own. Shouting at a frightened dog will only make them more stressed." On the day, owners should make sure their dog is walked before the fireworks start. They should never take their dog to a fireworks display, as even if they don't bark or whimper at the noise, it doesn't mean they're enjoying it. Image: Getty) Getty) Excessive panting and yawning can sometimes indicate that your dog is stressed. Becky said: "Make sure you have measures in place to keep your dog indoors if you know that fireworks will be set off nearby, as dogs are prone to){kind=link}
Animal behaviourist Becky Skyre has shared the small changes dog owners can make around their houses in the next few weeks to help prepare their pets ahead of Bonfire Night
Dogs have excellent hearing, so loud bangs can cause them to startle. This, mixed with bright lights in the sky and potential crowds, can cause a lot of stress and discomfort, making fireworks season a daunting time for many dogs. Although fireworks will always be startling, you can help prepare your dogs for when the time comes and help to make the sounds less scary.
The Blue Cross has shared how pet owners can start preparing their dogs in the next few weeks ahead of Bonfire Night. Animal behaviourist, Becky Skyre said: “A great way to do this is by familiarising them with the sound of fireworks, which can be done by playing a recording of fireworks via a speaker.”
But that’s not all as owners can make other small and simple changes around their homes in the run-up to November 5 to create a safe and calm environment for their pets.
“Prepare a ‘den’ for your dog where they can feel safe and comfortable â perhaps under a bed with some of your old clothes. They may like to hide there when the fireworks start,” she added.