This is a post I can’t post enough. It’s always great to try to help your pups around holidays with a lot of fireworks because no one wants to be stressed out, not even your four-legged friend. So here are my tips and tricks.

Exercise:

I like taking a nice long walk, hiking, and getting up and moving with the pups. I like to make it a longer walk/hike than I would on a typical day just because I know how much anxiety they could have during the commotion.

Tags/Microchip:

If your pups get scared and escape from the yard/house, keep their tags on or get them microchipped. Just in case they escape, they have all the information on them.

Safe Zone:

This one is my favorite—a safe and quiet space for your pups to go if they feel overwhelmed. I have a dark and quaint space for my littles during significant events. I keep it dark, small, and filled with their favorite things. I usually sleep with the blankets days before so it has my scents on them so they will feel more comfortable. I also have calming music playing in the area. I do this not only for the 4th of July but in any situation they may feel overwhelmed. If your pups get scared and escape from the yard/house, keep their tags on or get them microchipped. Just in case they escape, they have all the information on them.

EXTRA LOVE!

It’s always great to give them love, but show some extra love and reassurance during this time. They are stressed out little things, and I know it can get overwhelming, but give them love. They are always there for us in our worst times with such loving eyes; it’s our turn to be there for them.

What do you do for your pups during the 4th of July? 

-Dezi