Mocha just ignores them. He experienced his first one at 8 months old during 4th of July. Fortunately, our city sent out mailers to all residents close to the firework site warning them about dog reactions. Apparently every year the city had to deal with lost dogs after fireworks.
I live pretty close to the fireworks show and can see from my window. I was prepared though. I held my baby close 15 minutes before it is scheduled to start just in case. The first sound startled him and he jumped, but I held him and told him it's nothing. Even took him to go see by the window. After about 5 minutes of the show he lost interest and started sleeping on my chest. The fireworks went on and on that night and Mocha went about his normal business, even when I took him outside to potty. |