It is said that dog shelters have their highest number of entrants on July 5th. That makes sense since a frightened dog will do everything in their power to get away from the light and noise of fireworks. Keep them safe and look below:

So to avoid sending your pets trembling with fear, hiding in remote parts of the house, or even running away, check out these tips for keeping them feeling safe and secure:

Keep your dog inside, and if possible, don’t leave him alone in the house.

Drown out the noise of the fireworks as much as possible. Close your windows and turn on the radio or television.
Make sure he has access to his crate or “safe place” during the show, and casually toss him a treat once in a while.
Act normal! Talk to your dog in an upbeat voice and go about your usual activities. Coddling or babying isn’t advised: your dog takes his cues from you, so if he senses that you’re confident and unafraid, he’ll be more likely to respond in a similar manner.

Our first mistake was in coddling our pooch. We thought we were comforting him but, as it turns out, we were probably doing more harm than good! The idea of turning the music up and dancing around during fireworks is a great idea in our opinion. The pooch will think you are playing and, hopefully, will ignore the noise outside.

True, you may be missing out on some boss fireworks but at least the dog won’t suffer from a nervous breakdown!

Source: Dogtime