No you are not alone, many people cringe at the thought of any Holiday that calls for fireworks. With Canada tomorrow and July 4th on Saturday; we all need to be prepared. I made this video to try to help you get through this if your dog is fearful of fireworks; or if this is their first time.

The most important things to remember:

Do not bring your dog to a fireworks display.
Do not bring them to a display and leave them in your car.
Do not leave your dog in your backyard; no matter how secure you think that it is.
Make sure all windows are shut and locked. Screens will not keep a panicked dog inside.
Turn televisions and radios on in the house. Louder than normal to help muffle the sound of the fireworks.
Close curtains and blinds.

If you are staying home with your dog (I highly recommend this).

Try to hang out in your most sheltered room.

No coddling (trying to soothe, nurture or help).
You need to portray a calm and casual demeanor.
Turning on a good movie is a great idea.
Save meal time for when the fireworks start.
Play a game of ball if you have a big time retriever.
Be happy and upbeat, maybe a game of tug-o-war.
Play a game of hide’n seek.
Do not react to the fireworks.
Do some training, use lots of great treats.

Just remember, you are not alone. There are a lot of us who need to help our dogs through the fireworks. Just remember, everything is fine…time for your Oscar winning “chill” performance. Best of luck and let me know how it goes.