How to keep your dog calm on Bonfire Night during the fireworks

How to keep your dog calm on Bonfire Night during the fireworks

Keeping calm around fireworks yourself will help your pets relax in return – but if they’re already scared and coming to you for some reassurance, then comfort them.It’s important to make sure your dog can’t bolt from the house if they hear loud noises.

Bonfire night 2019: How to keep your dog safe during fireworks

Bonfire night 2019: How to keep your dog safe during fireworks

Bonfire Night 2019: Turn up the TV or music to help drown out the bangs (Image: GETTY)Gemma Cunningham, Campaign and Communications Manager at pet supplement manufacturers Lintbells, said: “Many dog owners are calling for a change around firework laws, with over 60 percent calling for an outright ban on unlicensed fireworks, according to the study we conducted, with 96 percent believing that the laws around fireworks should be changed.

How to look after your dog when fireworks are going off

How to look after your dog when fireworks are going off

Close the curtains and shut all windows to make sure the sound isn’t as loud for your pet. In the late afternoon give your pet a stodgy, high-carb meal (Picture: Getty)Engage them

Anxiety hotline for dogs launches for Bonfire Night

Anxiety hotline for dogs launches for Bonfire Night

(Picture: Metro.co.uk)If you’re a dog owner, you’ll know that fireworks can be seriously stressful – and bonfire night is probably an annual source of anxiety.