{"id":2843,"date":"2023-07-03T10:27:02","date_gmt":"2023-07-03T15:27:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/articles\/?p=2843"},"modified":"2025-05-01T12:50:06","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T17:50:06","slug":"keep-pet-calm-fireworks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/articles\/keep-pet-calm-fireworks\/","title":{"rendered":"Keep Your Pet Calm This Fourth of July"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"page\" role=\"region\" data-page-number=\"1\" aria-label=\"Page 1\" data-loaded=\"true\">\n<div class=\"textLayer\">\n<p><span id=\"page3R_mcid4\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">By Shannon Cutts,<a href=\"http:\/\/www.animallovelanguages.com\"> Animal Love Languages<\/a><\/span><\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid5\" class=\"markedContent\"><\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid6\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid10\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"page3R_mcid10\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">From Europe to Asia to North America, all over the world<\/span>\u00a0<span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">pet parents share one universal problem in common. <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">NOISE. Fireworks. Thunderstorms. Cars backfiring. Ambulances. Alarm systems. Loud music. Dogs, <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">cats, parrots, horses, and even reptiles go into<\/span>\u00a0<span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">fight<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">&#8211;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">or<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">&#8211;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">flight<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">mode<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">with all the<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">bells and whistles<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">\u2013 <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">ba<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">rking, hissing, cowering, lunging, eliminating anywhere and everywhere. Unfortunately, w<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">ith many pets,<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">even <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">repeated<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">noise<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">exposure often doesn\u2019t eradicate these core fear symptoms. If you are left desperately wondering if there is anything else you could try, the answer is yes!<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid10\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/hire\/animal-communicators\"> Animal communicator<\/a><\/span> and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/hire\/dog-psychic\">dog psychic<\/a><\/span> Shannon Cutts tackles the t<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">rue elephant in the room and gives <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">you immediate practical tips you can use <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">to keep your animals safe and calm when the <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">volume spikes.<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid11\" class=\"markedContent\"><\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid12\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"page3R_mcid12\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Guess what<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">instigate<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">s more missing pet cases every year than anything else? <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"page3R_mcid13\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">If you guessed \u201cfireworks\u201d give<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">yourself a gold star and give your pet whatever treat you always give them<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"> to try to keep them safe and calm during the inevitable noise<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">event yet<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">to come. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"page3R_mcid14\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">The<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">pet<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">remedies<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">for noise<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">are well<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">&#8211;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">known: CBD, valerian,<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">melatonin, prescription<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">anti<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">&#8211;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">anxiety meds <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">to calm their nerves. Physical counteractions such as daytime vigorous play to zonk them out or playing competing loud noises to drown out <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the snap, crackle<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">, zap and pop.<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">You can find everything from<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">equine<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">stress vests to noise<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">&#8211;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">canceling <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">pup<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">&#8211;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">phones (headphones for dogs, yup!) out th<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">ere in the great<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">anti<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">&#8211;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">noise<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">pet parent marketplace.<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid15\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"page3R_mcid15\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">There is just one tiny problem. At their very best, these options still function only at the level of band<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">&#8211;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">aids &#8211; masking or reducing the most obvious surface symptoms of a deeper core problem no drug or <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">di<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">straction can touch.<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid16\" class=\"markedContent\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. What&#8217;s Better than Just a Band-Aid?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"page3R_mcid17\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">As an animal intuitive and sensitive<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">\u2013<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">an animal communicator \u2013 , <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">my perspective on the best approach to<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">keeping <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">noise<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">&#8211;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">averse pets<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">calm<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">comes straight from the <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">animals<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">themselves. Here is what my pet clients are telling me they need when noise levels rise. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"page3R_mcid18\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">They need YOU to calm down. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"page3R_mcid19\" class=\"markedContent\"> <\/span><span id=\"page3R_mcid20\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Here, I should probably back up and explain a little more about how your pet spends<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">all day, every <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">day of their life, with you<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"page3R_mcid21\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">While you are busy checking items off your to<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">&#8211;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">do list, working, studying, cleaning, Zooming, <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">napping,<\/span> or <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">doing whatever you do, you<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">r dog, cat, bird, horse or other pet species is watching what I call <\/span><\/span><em><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">YouTV.<\/span> <\/em><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">By this, I mean t<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">hey are watching the mental pictures in your head, the emotions attached to <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">those mental pictures, and the thoughts that are generated by each image<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">&#8211;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">emotion combinat<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">ion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">This is not unlike how we check in with our favorite weather or traffic app to help us plan and <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">prepare for our day. Only your pet is watching YouTV 24\/7. They are always monitoring your <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">broadcasts and will react very quickly when your channel indica<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">tes there may be cause for alarm<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">or <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">action. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">You may even already have some proof of this. Has your dog ever started barking when you\u2019ve been <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">in the middle of a stressful phone conversation? Does your cat hide when the neighbor you don\u2019t <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">really like rings y<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">our doorbell? Is your parrot prone to screaming when you<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">are unconsciously <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">ruminating<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">about<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">a snarky comment you overheard your boss make<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">about<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">you<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">to a co<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">&#8211;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">worker<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">? Our <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">animals know. They are frequently more tuned into our mental pictures, emotions and thou<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">ghts than <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">we are, AND they are quicker to react to them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Why is YouTV Important?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">With this information now in hand, let\u2019s pretend it is the morning of July 4<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">th<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">. You are looking <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">forward to the evening\u2019s festivities, which includes the usual colorful fireworks show. You are also <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">hyp<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">er<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">&#8211;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">aware that you need to make some plans for your<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">noise<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">&#8211;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">averse<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">pets so they<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">don\u2019t completely <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">lose it <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">when the show begins. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">As you consider what to do first and next, your mind starts forming mental pictures. If you are like <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">most pet parents, these mental p<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">ictures revolve around<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">past<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">moments<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">that proved<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">you<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">r<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">pets hate <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">noise<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">. Maybe you<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">start<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">mentally replaying that night your dog chewed up the crown molding and <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">your cat peed on the carpet. Perhaps you<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">suddenly have<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">several such memories all queued up in a lin<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">e <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">to mentally review and replay. The emotions you feel as each mental \u201cmovie clip\u201d flashes across your <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">mind<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">&#8211;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">screen aren\u2019t soothing<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">either<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">. Fear. Frustration. Irritation. Anger. Impatience. Terror. Then <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">your thoughts start<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">spouting out warning messages even<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">as your left brain cranks out one idea and <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">then another for how to keep Marlin from tearing up the couch cushions and prevent Sophie from <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">vomiting on your sheets. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">Meanwhile, your pets are watching YouTV. They are glued to it<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">\u2013<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">YouTV is their favorite ch<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">annel <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">and the drama is really ramping up this morning. They are watching your mental movies of them in <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">distress, reacting in fearful and anxious ways with behaviors that indicate they are terrorized by <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">something that is about to happen in the<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">very<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">near fut<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">ure. They are feeling and absorbing your own <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">heightened emotions of fear, stress, anxiety. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">With all of this buildup, is it any wonder even the strongest anti<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">&#8211;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">anxiety pet meds or supplements or <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">the most vigorous round of pre<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">&#8211;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">fireworks \u201cfetch\u201d are rarely completely effective for calming your pet<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">What is truly needed here is a shift in your own mind and heart.<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">When<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">you <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">c<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">onsciously choose to<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">change your YouTV<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">channel to a station that is playing a calm, peaceful film, this will result in<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"> your animals being relaxed <span id=\"page3R_mcid17\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">\u2013 <\/span><\/span>no matter what the weather is like or what festivities may <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">be going on. By changing the channel, your pets will benefit right to their core.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. How to Change the Channels&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"page\" role=\"region\" data-page-number=\"2\" aria-label=\"Page 2\" data-loaded=\"true\">\n<div class=\"textLayer\">\n<div class=\"endOfContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">Now, I am not a veterinarian or a medi<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">cal professional. Please understand I am not in any way <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">saying don\u2019t follow your traditional veterinarian\u2019s or holistic practitioner\u2019s instructions in <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">terms of any medications or other remedies prescribed to help your noise<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">&#8211;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">averse pet suffer<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" role=\"presentation\">less during<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"page\" role=\"region\" data-page-number=\"3\" aria-label=\"Page 3\" data-loaded=\"true\">\n<div class=\"textLayer\">\n<p><span id=\"page17R_mcid0\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">loud events. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"page17R_mcid2\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">What I am saying is that ultimately, your pets are looking to you for direction<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">about<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">how to respond <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">to any<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">noise<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">event. If you are unwittingly broadcasting gloom and doom, threat and stress, fear and <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">terror, you can absolutely<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">expect your pets to exist in a perpetual state of fight or flight<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">with all the <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">expected symptoms of distress. Especially<\/span>\u00a0<span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">until your own mental pictures, emotions and thoughts shift <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">in a more peaceful direction. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"page17R_mcid4\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">So here is what I would like to propose for th<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">is year\u2019s noisy holidays as well as<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">for<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">any upcoming <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">noise events in your family\u2019s life. <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page17R_mcid6\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Still do all the usual things you do that you have seen some positive results from. Definitely ask your <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">pet\u2019s veterinarian for help if<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">your pet has any kind of extreme noise phobia or reaction.<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Be sure your <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">animal is microchipped and your contact information is updated in the database. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"page17R_mcid8\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">However, also play with changing your YouTV programming on the night of fireworks. Broadcasting quiet, <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">cal<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">m mental pictures of happy pets playing or snuggling or snoozing, paired with happy and loving <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">emotions and proud thoughts of how well they are doing, is going to shift the energy of the whole day <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">in such a beneficial direction for your animals. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"page17R_mcid10\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">If you are not used to working with your own mind and emotions in this way, it can help to start <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">practicing right away. Let\u2019s say your mind keeps replaying a particularly traumatic memory of when <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">your noise<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">&#8211;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">averse pup injured himself trying to get out o<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">f his kennel during last year\u2019s fireworks. So <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">take that YouTV clip and shift it. Instead, envision your dog napping calmly and cozily in his kennel <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">all through the fireworks show. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"page17R_mcid12\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Or maybe you keep visualizing your bird screaming and repetitively feather<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">&#8211;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">plucking during<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">a recent <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">wild<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">thunderstorm. Shift that YouTV clip into a scene where your parrot tucks into a tasty dinner <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">and doesn\u2019t seem to even notice the thunder and lightning going on while<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">s<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">he eats. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"page17R_mcid14\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">You get the general idea. You can do the same t<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">hing with repetitive thoughts that are keeping you <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">anxious and worried about how your pet is going to react to some near<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">&#8211;<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">future noise event. Let\u2019s say <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">your mind keeps saying to you<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">,<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">\u201cTucker is just so sensitive to noise and I sure hope he doesn\u2019t develop <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">n<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">ew hot spots again from all the stress\u201d. Take that repetitive thought and shift it to \u201cTucker is so <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">brave and mature and he has everything he needs to stay c<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">alm and healthy<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">even when it gets noisy <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">outside.\u201d <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page17R_mcid16\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Make sense?<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page17R_mcid17\" class=\"markedContent\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"page\" role=\"region\" data-page-number=\"4\" aria-label=\"Page 4\" data-loaded=\"true\">\n<div class=\"canvasWrapper\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"textLayer\"><span id=\"page19R_mcid0\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">So<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">give this a try this Fourth of July&#8230;.and during the next weather event&#8230;.and when the neighbor <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">decides to DJ their next backyard barbecue&#8230;.and during any noise event that might ordinarily spark <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">your pets\u2019 anxiety and stress response. <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page19R_mcid2\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Remember, w<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">hen you<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">send your pets signals through your mental pictures or emotions and thoughts <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">that all is well and they are safe, you set them up to remain calm and quiet, no matter what temporary <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">disruption is taking place in the world around them.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"textLayer\"><span id=\"page19R_mcid3\" class=\"markedContent\"><\/span><span id=\"page19R_mcid4\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Happy holidays and be s<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">ure to drop me a note to let me know how it goes!<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"textLayer\"><span id=\"page19R_mcid5\" class=\"markedContent\"><\/span><span id=\"page19R_mcid6\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">VIDEO<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">: Is Your Pet Scared of Fireworks?<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page19R_mcid7\" class=\"markedContent\"> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/FAMSFh_5fsg<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page19R_mcid8\" class=\"markedContent\"><\/span><span id=\"page19R_mcid9\" class=\"markedContent\"><\/span><span id=\"page19R_mcid10\" class=\"markedContent\"><\/span><span id=\"page19R_mcid11\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h5>About the Author<\/h5>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"textLayer\"><span id=\"page19R_mcid11\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/smcutts.files.wordpress.com\/2020\/08\/scpearllfbookcircle.png?w=240\" alt=\"Dog Psychic\" width=\"111\" height=\"111\" \/>Shannon Cutts<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">is an intuitive animal communicator and Reiki master<\/span><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">practitioner with Animal Love Languages. 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