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Top Tips For Fireworks

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October 2011

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Beat firework fear with The Company Of Animals

If the thought of Bonfire Night reduces your dog - and you - to a quivering wreck, fear no more as we have compiled ten top tips to beat firework phobias.

1) Start preparation early, don't wait for your dog to become distressed.

2) Close your curtains and put the lights on to disguise flashes and play music to cover up loud noises.

3) Don't give your pet too much sympathy. He is more likely to see your increased attention as a sign that he is right to be frightened.

4) Provide a safe place for your dog to use as a den. You could use a dog crate covered on three sides with a blanket for extra comfort.

5) Make sure your dog has lots of exercise during the day. If he is physically tired he is more likely to relax in the evening.

6) Provide your dog with something to keep him occupied so he is less likely to notice what is happening outside. A stuffed KONG toy is perfect for this because you can fill it with your pet's favourite treats for him to enjoy in his den. While he is concentrating on how to get them out he is less likely to notice the bangs and flashes outside.RHA.jpg

7) There are sedatives available for severely affected pets but you might prefer to try alternative approaches, such as using a plug in DAP (dog appeasing pheromone) diffuser in the  den area that gives  off a calming smell. A homoeopathic treatment for pets called Anxiety deals with just that and has a 70  per cent efficacy. Due to Anxiety's unique composition it is not possible to overdose on  it so it is safe for owners to administer themselves.

8) Try to be calm yourself. If you are stressed your pet will pick up on it and will be more anxious.

9) Pets love the familiarity and stability of routine so carry on as normal to improve your pet's soundscdmailer.jpgconfidence.

10) Behaviour modification is the best way to permanently rid your pet of a firework phobia but this takes time. Try desensitising your pet to loud bangs and crashes, with the CLIX Noises and Sounds CD for behaviour therapy.

The firework season seems to be getting longer each year, from October through to New Year in many places, so bangs and flashes are impossible to avoid.

Instead of trying to hide from them this year, arm yourself with Dr Mugford's top tips and face the fireworks fully prepared to make it as stress-free as possible for the whole family.
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