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FirstYorkie · 07-04-2007, 06:31 AM

You've already gotten some really good tips - exercise him beforehand, take him to an interior room, turn on a fan and some music, etc. In addition to that, you can buy some Rescue Remedy from the health food store. It is safe for dogs and may calm him.

You might also fill and freeze a Kong for him to have while the fireworks are going off.

Most important, watch how you come across to him. Instead of a "Poor baby. I know you are scared" attitude, try for a "Isn't this exciting? Isn't this fun?" attitude. Be sure to portray that YOU are a calm and not frightened.

The first year we had him, Joey shook like a leaf when he heard thunder or fireworks. It doesn't seem to bother him at all now. (But then, he has been through a Texas-sized thunderstorm yet!).

07-04-2007, 06:31 AM	#13
FirstYorkie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: American in London Posts: 1,739	You've already gotten some really good tips - exercise him beforehand, take him to an interior room, turn on a fan and some music, etc. In addition to that, you can buy some Rescue Remedy from the health food store. It is safe for dogs and may calm him. You might also fill and freeze a Kong for him to have while the fireworks are going off. Most important, watch how you come across to him. Instead of a "Poor baby. I know you are scared" attitude, try for a "Isn't this exciting? Isn't this fun?" attitude. Be sure to portray that YOU are a calm and not frightened. The first year we had him, Joey shook like a leaf when he heard thunder or fireworks. It doesn't seem to bother him at all now. (But then, he has been through a Texas-sized thunderstorm yet!). __________________ FirstYorkie We Love Clicker-Training! Last edited by FirstYorkie; 07-04-2007 at 06:32 AM.