How to make dogs less scared of Bonfire Night fireworks – and the remedies you should ignore

Israel says it has 'completely encircled Gaza city' as Hamas attacks from underground tunnelsis usually a time for people to marvel at fireworks. For man’s best friend, though, it’s probably one of the worst nights of the year.from their fear of fireworks: panting, trembling, barking, howling, pacing, hiding and even self-harming as random and unpredictable explosions go off near their home.

Others in the survey reported using a variety of “alternative” treatments such as homeopathy, herbal remedies and essential oils to calm down their dogs. There aren’t any studies of these but, even in the survey, a minority of owners who had tried them believed they had any effect. There are plenty of websites and online shops peddling these unevidenced treatments for dogs – just as there are for humans.

Nearly 700 respondents said they had tried some kind of training to help their dog deal with firework anxiety, with around 70 per cent reporting good results. That is the opposite of a quick fix: but, as with anything, training is probably the only way to have a long-term impact on your dog’s behaviour.

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