Top reasons you need to leave your dog home for Fourth of July Fireworks

Top reasons you need to leave your dog home for Fourth of July Fireworks #Pup #puppies #dogs #dogsofinstagram #dogtrainer #dogtraining #July4th #Independance #america #fireworks

[@stephenreeves3936]

Not to mention, your dog will feel much more safe at home in their known environment!

[@zcalex7660]

Even safer in the crate.

[@yhnah1329]

​@@zcalex7660safer put down

[@evanxx-6911]

@@yhnah1329ur weird bro

[@M3lanieMartinezbestie]

@@yhnah1329bro what

[@user-jf7sn8lf1n]

True and I am British 😡😡😡😡😡

[@adam-gt2zs]

I was waiting for an eagle to come land on his shoulder!😆 happy Independence Day America from your neighbors in the north!

[@jcoxy1057]

Man, couldn’t agree more. Even be careful letting them out. Years ago I lost my 1 year old pup for 10 hours because of neighbors being dumb and shooting fireworks in the neighborhood.. long story short one hit right by Rudy’s feet and scared him so much that he was able to run and break his collar and take off. He was found in an apartment 7 miles away the next morning.. it definitely changed him. Stay safe and blessed 🇺🇸

[@Karlii-og6fb]

Yes, New years is terrible for my dogs so we never leave the house during that time❤

[@zcalex7660]

My dog watches both fireworks and thunder with me cool and calm

[@ko7302]

3 of my dogs are like that 😂 they love them. They are chiweenies too which makes it more hilarious 😂

[@user-tg7ed6fs7e]

My two live stock guardian dogs had the best time watching them, I thought they were going to loose it but they enjoyed it a lot. 😂

[@Mr.Max2260]

Is it possible to learn this power

[@qthirteen13]

@@Mr.Max2260 unfortunately some dogs just refuse to not be scared by fireworks Luckily, my dogs grew up going to a dog park near a train track. They may have gotten used to loud noises. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@doihaveto8149]

Maybe they're deaf or going deaf?

[@TheDowntownHermit-xj6rq]

I'll be staying home with my Cane Corso puppy. I'll be assessing her reactivity to fireworks, And keeping her calm if she freaks She's good with thunder so far.

[@Quagmires_Finger]

It's always good to acclimate your pup to loud noises.. Ole Zeus here can stand next to a cannon and not give a damn

[@TheDowntownHermit-xj6rq]

@@Quagmires_Finger Update: This dog is officially fearless. She was highly offended, And she rushed the window to find out who she had to crush. 😮

[@ACLC00]

We live close to a shooting range and military training facility, mortar shots, and loud noises have been such an integral part of my dogs life he couldn't care less, however I still don't bring him out during fireworks celebrations one poorly setup firework and he could get hurt and not know to dodge it. I have the peace of mind that he's home calm sleeping with the cats away from any danger.

[@TanifsThoughts]

I can't believe this needs being said. I love the shorts.

[@kayceer4917]

I brought mine 🤷‍♀️ she laid by my feet and pretty much ignored it all. Besides that she went swimming in the pool and enjoyed a burger patty lol I think she was fine

[@user-zj8no1nz6p]

Wow, im surprised ur dogs like that mine goes crazy ​@kayceer4917

[@kayceer4917]

@@user-zj8no1nz6p she travels with me everywhere lol. My Chihuahua wouldn't probably like them because she's super timid in general. My German shepherd just ignores them pretty much lol

[@travismitchell210]

*laughs in Labrador... seriously, my dog just thinks its time to chase the bits that are falling out of the sky 😂

[@czed7515]

My lab does the same thing 😂😂

[@peachbellini1668]

“It’s going to chase a bottle rocket and get hit by a car.” It’s the absolute escalated realness that hits. 😂 Imagine the cost of emergency vet care on the 4th 🤯

[@keithgifford2386]

Don't bottle rockets get fired up

[@peachbellini1668]

@@keithgifford2386 I’m going to assume you’ve never seen a dog chase a bird….

[@SloppyWzrdSleeve]

This is why my dog and I just hang out in bed, with the windows shut and she is under the blankets

[@ProKidtipshub]

Yeah bro same

[@Madi-bv1bn]

I love your videos!You’ve helped me so much with my malinios x with training and how to deal with her reactiveness! I thank you so much for that!

[@AmericanStandardK9]

Thank you, happy to hear it!

[@andresvasquez2930]

Love that breed, hope it all goes well from one owner to another

[@Madi-bv1bn]

@@andresvasquez2930 aww tysm! I hope your pup is doing amazing I’m sure you’re a great owner!

[@joshuachristian8092]

100% correct on everything. My dog (Australian Shepard) is a weird one and will sit outside and watch the fireworks with me LOL. 🎆

[@gfooch2124]

Brotha I love the fits! Need to get me a CCW fanny pack like that 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ElessariaD]

Amen! I grew up with some dogs who hated loud noises. So when I had my own dog(s), I wanted to avoid this and I spent a lot of time training, reinforcing and desensitizing my GSDs to loud noises like thunderstorms, gun shots and fireworks. (I built on their working line genetics.) Friends would be amazed the dogs would remain in a perfect down stay for the entire show - and then some. Although the dogs had been proofed thoroughly, I still made sure the gates were closed and we were a safe distance away from the display. Down stays and Leave it are two of my most favorite an most used commands. Happy and Safe Fourth, Everyone! 🎉 ETA: To clarify - We would be able to watch the town display from the safety of our backyard deck in our fenced in yard. Although neighbors shooting off fireworks at close range would have me bring my toddler and dogs inside!

[@munkeybasher]

Nice! How did you go about reinforcing and desensitizing them??

[@ElessariaD]

@@munkeybasher Initially when they were small puppies, I made thunderstorms into an impromptu party (a.k.a surprise treat fest). As their attention span grew, so did training. I'd play t-storm/gunfire/fireworks CDs, training through the loud and sudden noises making those sessions the most fun and high reward value. I would work on stuff that would definitely keep them actively engaged with me, rather than say a place/down stay away from me. After that it's just wash, rinse, repeat. Staying calm, keeping it fun and engaging (without going overboard; as my pups grew, the sessions became more neutral) is the easiest explanation I can share in a post. I'm not going to lie though - good genetics made my job much easier. Hope that helped!

[@schonwhiting6158]

Well, I have to admit I take my hound everywhere except work, this was his 3rd yr of going with us to fireworks show, & he loved it! It was his first 4th completely off leash also, he did magnificent! Thanks to many lessons I've learned from u.

[@katielight19157]

These videos are gold. Keep up the great work my neighbour.

[@arcticwooolf6409]

I work at “Central bark,” a doggy daycare/boarding facility. There’s many dogs that are boarded SPECIFICALLY for 4th of July, it’s in Sussex. Basically in the middle of nowhere, they can barely hear the fireworks related to thunderstorm reactive dogs. Love your content❤❤

[@bjar6212]

And its so sad to hear my dad make fun of other people's dogs for being scared of fireworks, but yet somehow always knows better for our puppies in every situation.

[@bjbg6838]

true. my dog ran all the way home he was so scared never again.

[@pugarmy362]

M-80s😂We be using half sticks😂

[@Actionfiguresking]

Just me because my dog loves fire walks he smiles and try’s to chase them like squirrels

[@captainliddle7719]

My big dog stays in house and needs to be calmed and comforted while my shih tsu is outside with us and she's focused on grass

[@glorias.2930]

You're so good at this!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Jonathan-wm5ju]

It was 1781, not 1776, but i got the point. Thanks man 😂

[@Butters..Stotch]

My dog’s birthday is Fourth of July. He turned four this year. Go Tank!

[@jamesnavas8272]

I'm surprise my pitty doesn't react to fireworks he'll look up n go back to whatever the fuck he was doing 😂

[@fin3843]

Its also good to crate them (and crate train prior to the 4th) so they stay in a safe space the whole time. At the bare minimum leave them in a fully enclised room. We had so many dogs get out around the 4th and end up at the pound. Best to take them out before most of the fireworks start and help them feel as safe as possible.

[@brendaburgner-williams8515]

Mine is a weirdo. She throws a fit in the house when the fireworks are going off. But, if I take her outside, she will sit down and watch the sky for the fireworks. She loves the sparkly lights. She just wants to go outside to see the fireworks. She'll drive me crazy until I take her outside. LOL! There are many things that she likes and doesn't like that other dogs are the opposite of. She hates peanut butter but she likes strawberries preserves. LOL! She loves ponds, lakes, rivers and puddles, but she hates baths. She also can't swim or won't swim. So, she won't go in too deep. I just love her little quirks. 😂😅

[@marciapartekel1726]

I don’t just leave them at home either. Depending on how comfortable your dog is at home and how soundproof your home is you need to consider having some companion for them or at least music playing and have them enclosed in a safe area within the home that they can’t get in trouble. If maybe someone stays home with the dog sure they stay calm and provide companionship

[@morticiatrollsgaming5476]

Fourth of July is the biggest holiday. We’re all animals go missing due to the fireworks.

[@Israel-Niles]

I had a dog who died at 12 from a stroke on the 4th. I miss her.

[@matthiashorste9854]

I freaking love you sir

[@Reepenia]

Nah she built like she didn't show up when they said be there or be square 😭😭😭

[@zakkehoelscher9416]

All of my bird dogs love the fireworks

[@TalaIsDarker]

I agree. Our dog is not afraid at all but still around new years eve . Last walking we always pay extra attention to our surroundings and not let het loose

[@2birddogsandawolfdog945]

My dogs love fireworks. They start watching for birds falling 🤣

[@ap5445]

omg the outfit, I’m 👻-thank you for making me smile today

[@nubbyfresh5623]

I was hanging out with my dog on the couch last night during a lot of the fireworks and she was freaking out and reacting to stuff that I couldn't even hear. You can only imagine how terrifyingly loud that really is in person for a dog

[@varenikje7193]

I wish I had seen this before the 4th 💥 Live and learn!

[@mydigitalexperience4266]

My cane corso puppy(15 weeks) went and did training and wasn't freaked out he was more worried about working. I did extensive noise training he's use to gun fire, tornado sirens, fireworks, traffic, screaming

[@juanmontano3320]

I hear you Garret By the way Miss Xena's looking good

[@CW1971]

My husky loves fireworks 😂 He stands at the gate and watches them.

[@carlavegas887]

I rescued my dog and the first time I took him out for fireworks he barked at the sounds lol. He doesn’t care in the slightest now, I guess he’s used to it every 6 months between then and NYE. Greatest, dog ever!

[@npc8912]

My dog went crazy when I had to walk him during the celebration

[@travisanderson9322]

Agreed. We actually to our bird dogs to a wildlife refuge, far from any fireworks. They are used to gunfire, but we don't want to take any chances.

[@AkaidianLawler]

Thank you

[@MarceloAlexandre3D]

Again great tips and great insight about our best friends!!!💖 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@melissadingee3941]

Last year in my town during the parade someone's small "prey bait" we have black bears, coyotes and hawks that dive at my dog with him standing right at his position at my side, size got loose and lost, no fireworks are not used during the parade but none these should have been left home. The one responsible thing the owners did was searched and within 2 hours had flyers on every pole at every block of the dog and information. In my town I have to give people a thumbs up there are no stray dogs anywhere in our town. If the dogs get out or spooked and bolts the owners instantly look for them. So far I've not seen anyone having their dogs out during fireworks. My tough 34lb guy doesn't mind fireworks but terrified of thunder. I think it's because fireworks he sees where it's from thunder he can't see it, but he is still kept in an air-conditioned room with water and a couple potty pads ,just in case. He's kept in the room door closed because you never know if they'll get out and run off

[@simonesmit6708]

Where I work there is a live stock guardian dog who is terrified of loud bangs. Before I started working the owner would find her miles away every time there was a thunderstorm or fireworks. The first time it happened I saw her peeking around a doorway at me. Called her in and reassured her. 6 years later she is trained to go to the office when she is scared. I guess whoever worked there before had no time for her.😢

[@andrewtaylor7560]

As the dog is having the best time ever sitting there.

[@MadisonsArt2012]

my dog loves fireworks so we bring her 😅

[@AndromedaAJ]

Not to mention they smell. For a dog it probably smells like everything is on fire (I mean, in some cases it is😂) Mad respect for firefighters during the 4th of July👨‍🚒👩‍🚒.

[@captainhuckleberry7428]

My PitBull, well he's actually an AmStaff, loves the 4th, he gets excited like a little kid.

[@shaynad41]

I currently have a smaller service dog that has gone through training to desensitized to crowds and loud noises. He's half deer chihuahua, 25% short hair smothe coat Jack Russell Terrier and 25% short hair smothe coat Rat Terrier. Last year I took him to our cities fireworks show. Was able to park in the handicap parking spot where they were setting off the fireworks. He sat in the passenger seat of my car and watched the first 10 minutes of the show and then got bord and went into the second row of my SUV and went to sleep. I did get a set of ear muffs made for toddlers and modified them to fit him and put them on him to protect his hearing, because I know that there hearing is more hearing. This year we stayed at home and he sleep through them.

[@narrthesit]

My pit dont care at all about fireworks and fire but if see water he's gone haha

[@larissaosterlund9007]

Me and my cptsd are perfectly happy staying at home with my dog on the 4th of July

[@randywaxburn2981]

My cane corso goes Nutts hearing fire works. Growling at the air non stop ready to bite a fire cracker.

[@Castlehowlett]

But also, if you acclimate your dog to gun shots, fireworks aren’t much of a thing for ‘em.

[@psistis80]

2 of my strays are different.One of them come to the rooftop with to watch the fireworks,but the other one hides under my bed.But when we have military marches they function the opposite way.Go figure.😂😂😂

[@antoinettejoubert]

I detest fireworks bcoz of the stress it puts on animals!🇿🇦Here in SA we have strict laws against fireworks!👏👏

[@user-br3wq5vg7x]

GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇸 🦅🦅🗣️

[@smokinjoe4709]

It was 1781...

[@johnlobusek2169]

Your right. Listen too your dog

[@dj-hermano]

My small dog is not scared of fireworks but decides to go near them and bark at the fireworks

[@EdThePainter]

I may be american, but i do love the British (good folks or actors, no one bad)

[@Keefer24]

My German shepherd could care less about bangs and booms, my corso goes ape shit thinking something is going down 😂

[@QuestboardGames]

Okay you can't tell me to keep my dog away from fireworks and then show me how badass it looks dual wielding Roman candles while wearing an American flag as a cape with an American flag bandana wearing dog walking next to you. I must now train my dog for the next 4th of July

[@Diamondphobe]

Same in the UK for Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes 5th November celebrations). Never understood people who take dogs to firework displays. Happy 4th July Americans. :)

[@thaliamuniz7281]

Yo my dog if she hears fireworks she goes under our bed and starts hiding for dear life

[@solideomusical]

'Freak out' = Every year on the 4th of July terrified dogs: 1) leap through glass windows 2) leap/climb out of enclosures 3) bolt and are run over 4) bolt and are never seen again I am sitting here with my dog tonight and he is chill as can be but I trained him. Have some delicious treats (cheese cubes, hot dog chunks) on hand. As soon as a blast goes off call your dog's name and when he comes give him a treat. Reapeat and after a couple of times he will look at you for a treat evert time he hears a blast. He has now associated the blasts with something positive instead of fear or anxiety. The last two years on 4th of July he fell asleep early - completely unfazed by all of the explosions 😂

[@crystalthompson507]

Fireworks aren't much of a problem for a deaf dog! 😂 The other dog was very well socialized and doesn't mind but still staying home. We look out the window at the neighbors. 😊

[@lyfandeth]

In general, yes. I've known a number of dogs that didn't give a damn about fireworks & thunder though.

[@Stand_with_Israel]

My friend has a deaf dog who loves fireworks because she cant hear them Its just pretty colors and lights to her

[@AndrewQuinn-qq3ek]

You didn't beat the British you signed a treaty

[@dylynnhiles8073]

Fireworks literally went off in the middle of this video-

[@Shall337]

My yorkie barks at the fire works

[@aliciaschoenherr1928]

Im not going to lie my dog loves fireworks. Especially the snap crackle pop fountains. She gets all excited when we light them off for her. She even picks them out. Were going to try some bigger ones tonight and yes she will be leashed. But i let her get closer the smaller ones.

[@tinytuxy9305]

In my town, so many dogs ran away because they got scared of the fireworks and are lost..it's so sad:(

[@partickbrown7473]

Maybe we should just do away with fireworks already and just watch the drone shows instead lmao

[@nogames8982]

And if they are home alone, they need to be in a safe place. A crate in a room with the radio playing something like that so that it muffles the sound of the fireworks a little bit. Friend of mine had a dog that literally ran through a plate glass window. He almost died. Dogs really freak out with fireworks sometimes.

[@HillDoggo-ux2jj]

Also sometimes dogs feel responsible for their owners so they would actually feel safer in their crate so they don’t have to worry about you.

[@zoieashcraft7788]

We left our dog at home door in the Fourth of July and our neighbors kidnapped it. They actually took her to their house my dog is blind, so she could get hurt at their house because she doesn’t know her way around

[@marylabombard989]

Good advice thanks 🙏🏼❤️🐾❤️🐾

[@jbirdsun3113]

Great video ☺️ well said

[@cocktailsquirrel]

You’re absolutely right! I live in Santa Clarita CA and on the Ring app, we’re have a record number of missing dogs, found dogs. In most of these cases, the dogs sneak out of the houses. My dogs have been locked up in the master bedroom with me. It’s now just before midnight and still hearing fireworks and gunshots, but I opened the bedroom door and closed the doggie door. They are not going out tonight. Not to mention, they’ve have a triple dose of their CBD. Helped for a while, but not enough.

[@51ghostdog51]

My dad loves Boxers, Basil was his dog before I was born and that dog loved fireworks. Our last Boxer was terrified of loud noises. Our current boxer Max loves them too. I like a dog that isn't scared of storms we need that here in Florida.

[@Skufnut_]

I went to a fireworks show at a park, and someone brought their German shepherd, before the main show started people were setting off smaller fireworks, each time one went off the dog started going crazy, screaming barking pulling, the owners laughed each tine

[@CreeperCustomPaintball]

Even better, I'll just stay home with my dogs tonight

[@leeann2262]

I think your right but I did have husky that love the fireworks and watch the fire works , she would look up in sky and watch them and didn't make a sound love them,😊

[@kylesaulnier943]

In Canada we celebrate on July 1st for Canada Day. I was worried about bringing my puppy out to use the washroom before bed she didn't want to go instead. She was content listening and watching the fireworks. This golden is the wildest dog I've ever had 😂

[@Retaliation746]

Fuck Canada! America baby!!

[@JEOUTDOORS372]

99% yapping 1% education

[@stacywankenobi]

OMG your vids are ! Keep it up

[@jaxonlamb9141]

1st one got me rolling on the floor I dont know why

[@T0pMan15]

“We kicked the British ass”. The Americans back then were more like British people and Europeans than Americans today

[@Jeffrey_Wong]

There are plenty of humans I'd recommend leaving at home for 4th of July as well...

[@user-hb9gq6rr8h]

My dogs GSPs back in Europe used to freak out during fireworks. All Summer every village had a patron Saint feast. They absolutely hated it. Here in Canada my dogs were better off. I always made it a point to put music as white noise and they were fine. Not the first walk in the park after Canada Day or Victoria Day. Had to watch out for discarded fireworks shells or whatever they are called. I hate fireworks!

[@alexmarean367]

I saw so many people lighting off fireworks right next to their incredibly anxious dogs yesterday. I felt so bad for the dogs. I really wanted to do something about it, but I don't even know how to handle something like that and there were just so many...

[@kaytescarlettsenyitko5388]

Several years ago, my sibling and I helped a gsd get back home after he scaled a fence (4-5 ft) to run from fireworks. The owner told us this was a regular thing for the dog.

[@monarcal8365]

I swear every year I see at least one terrified dog running lose during fireworks it happens every year folks keep your dogs safe BEFORE they start. Also don’t baby them if they do get startled, redirect them or you’re going to have a dog that’s terrified everytime it thunders too