{"id":1713,"date":"2020-06-17T02:19:28","date_gmt":"2020-06-17T07:19:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/?p=1713"},"modified":"2023-12-14T08:07:20","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T13:07:20","slug":"boom-boom-paw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/articles\/boom-boom-paw\/","title":{"rendered":"Boom, Boom…Paw?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Is your dog scared of loud noises? Pet Pro, Jennifer Damon, knows how to help!<\/span><\/h1>\n

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Why is my dog scared of loud noises and fireworks?<\/h2>\n

First<\/strong>, a dog\u2019s hearing is far more sensitive than humans, so sounds are much louder to them.\u00a0 Historically, firework displays were meant to mimic the sounds of war, which they do so well it scares your dog, leaving them to want to retreat to their safe space!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Second<\/strong>, the sounds are infrequent. They only happen for a week or two each year, so when your dogs are exposed to any scary stimulus infrequently, it will only increase their terror the next time they hear it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How can I help my anxious dog around loud noises?<\/h2>\n

There’s a few quick ways to help:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. ThunderShirts<\/a> – These wraps offer a calming effect to dogs by wrapping their midsections snuggly.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Rescue Remedy<\/a> – A calming spray that helps some dogs relax.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Pheromone Plug-in Room Diffuser<\/a> – Mimicking the pheromones released by nursing mother dogs, this diffuser helps calm any anxiety felt by your dog. (Humans can\u2019t detect the scent, so no worries there!)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Is there a way to help my dog overcome their fear of fireworks?<\/h2>\n

    If you want a more natural way to help lower your pet\u2019s anxiety around loud noises, then you may want to try <\/span>slow desensitization. This process directly addresses the behavior itself, but is usually a technique to start a few weeks before the holiday as it requires much repetition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n