I did not take time to read thru all the posts but I will tell you my experience. Gizmo is almost 12 and has never been afraid of fireworks, gun shots, etc. Two years ago I took him to fireworks on the lake. We were in a pontoon boat and the fireworks were going up above our heads. It absolutely scared him to death. To this day if he hears fireworks or a gun shot he gets scared. I wouldn't chance it if I were you. |