Originally published June 2015.
So imagine you’re a dog, just chillin’ in your hammock after a long hot day when suddenly the sky erupts — booming, crackling, catching fire, exploding. It is terrifying, for Dog’s sake!
And that is why your pet is more likely to make a run for it on Independence Day than any other day of the year, according to a friendly reminder from Dallas Animal Services’ Jody Jones.
“The Fourth can be a very scary time for pets. The sights and sounds are very frightening,” she says.
If Fido finds these vibrant bursts of color and sound to be traumatic, it’s recommended he stays at home, instead of tagging along to the fireworks show. Here are a few tips to make the otherwise joyous occasion tolerable for our canine companions.