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pstinard · 07-04-2018, 01:43 PM

Bella has been surprisingly serene during the Fourth of July fireworks season. She hasn't barked or shown any anxiety at all. She's a little more upset during thunderstorms, but what gets her really upset are people who come to the door, or any stranger inside the house. Are Yorkies inherently less bothered by fireworks, or is Bella unusual?

yorkiemini · 07-04-2018, 02:05 PM

When Cali hears thunder or firecrackers her response is to go get it,
So we have to go outside to search find it!

nanajoy · 07-04-2018, 03:23 PM

All three of our dogs are bothered by fireworks AND thunder.

Time for calming treats all around.

Lovetodream88 · 07-04-2018, 04:40 PM

Callie does not like fireworks they scare her and she generally hides. Joey barks at them. Occasionally Penny will let out a little woof. Ollie looked around but he was not bothered and even went outside and went poo lol.

Britster · 07-04-2018, 05:37 PM

Jackson hates them. If they are enough in the distance, he's usually okay to just go lay down, if I keep the TV up kind of loud. But if they're super close, then he's under the bed.

Lovetodream88 · 07-04-2018, 05:51 PM

Ok I lied they were worse tonight and it was Penny who was scared not Callie! Penny is scared of nothing so this was weird and I felt soooo bad for her. It scared her so much her anal glands released.

FreyasDaddy · 07-05-2018, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by pstinard

Bella has been surprisingly serene during the Fourth of July fireworks season. She hasn't barked or shown any anxiety at all. She's a little more upset during thunderstorms, but what gets her really upset are people who come to the door, or any stranger inside the house. Are Yorkies inherently less bothered by fireworks, or is Bella unusual?

Freya didn't do much last night. Oddly enough, there weren't many firecracker sounds, and maybe that was it. Earlier, however, it was thundering, and she kept getting down and clawing at my shins while I was at the computer doing art. I think she heard the storm before I did. I looked down at her and asked, "what's wrong?"

FreyasDaddy · 07-05-2018, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Ok I lied they were worse tonight and it was Penny who was scared not Callie! Penny is scared of nothing so this was weird and I felt soooo bad for her. It scared her so much her anal glands released.

Awwwww. They all sounds like they have unique personalities. I am, again, new, so I'm just getting to know Freya's.

canana · 07-05-2018, 10:09 AM

I think I lucked out. Neither of mine are bothered by any sounds, thunder, fireworks. In fact, one year I remember I took them out to watch fireworks live. They were snoozing in their dog carriers because we had a long day at the park.

Only thing that bothers them is the sight of other dogs. lol
Then they go crazy...

pstinard · 07-05-2018, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Ok I lied they were worse tonight and it was Penny who was scared not Callie! Penny is scared of nothing so this was weird and I felt soooo bad for her. It scared her so much her anal glands released.

The fireworks were really bad near our house last night as well. Also, there were a few gun shots coming from the apartment complex down the street. Bella was unbothered. However, it's thundering now and she's snuggled up to me. She's telling me, "Please make that big growly dog stop barking!"

lilgidget · 07-05-2018, 12:27 PM

Fortunately we live right in the middle of a small town and all fireworks were held at areas in the county. Heard one or two but they were no worse than mild thunder. No problem with Gidget.

sandy simpson · 07-05-2018, 12:41 PM

My Jojo did the shiver shake during fireworks and would not settle down for quite awhile. He is sensitive to loud noise. Daisy barked but didn't do a lot of shaking.

matese · 07-05-2018, 12:44 PM

Pennsylvania just pasted a law residents are allowed to buy and set off fire works. All was quiet just a few firecrackers in the distance. 10PM I take Cody out for his last wee wee, just as he squats it sounded like an M80 or louder went off, he jumps out of squat position and heads for the door. I coax him back, nothing was going on, he squats, BOOM, another M80, so much for last wee wee of the night. He wouldn't even go to the bed until he made sure I was right behind him, then he crawled under the blankets and pressed himself against me. Guess he's afraid of fireworks

Jkpal · 07-06-2018, 06:49 AM

Piper doesn't much care. If someone sets off a random firecracker, she may bark once, but usually she'll look to me and we agree it makes us jump, but it's no big deal.

07-04-2018, 01:43 PM	#1
pstinard YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Urbana, IL USA Posts: 3,648	Fireworks and Bella Bella has been surprisingly serene during the Fourth of July fireworks season. She hasn't barked or shown any anxiety at all. She's a little more upset during thunderstorms, but what gets her really upset are people who come to the door, or any stranger inside the house. Are Yorkies inherently less bothered by fireworks, or is Bella unusual? __________________ Doggy Daddy to Bella

07-04-2018, 02:05 PM	#2
yorkiemini Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Posts: 4,285	When Cali hears thunder or firecrackers her response is to go get it, So we have to go outside to search find it! __________________ . Cali , and Cali's keeper and staff, Jay No, not a "mini" Yorkie - She loves to motor in her Mini Cooper car

07-04-2018, 03:23 PM	#3
nanajoy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 870	All three of our dogs are bothered by fireworks AND thunder. Time for calming treats all around. __________________ Joy...Mommy to Tyrone and Gus r.i.p. beloved Ozzie and Tucker, and Beauregarde the poodle

07-04-2018, 04:40 PM	#4
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,249	Callie does not like fireworks they scare her and she generally hides. Joey barks at them. Occasionally Penny will let out a little woof. Ollie looked around but he was not bothered and even went outside and went poo lol. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

07-04-2018, 05:37 PM	#5
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	Jackson hates them. If they are enough in the distance, he's usually okay to just go lay down, if I keep the TV up kind of loud. But if they're super close, then he's under the bed. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

07-04-2018, 05:51 PM	#6
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,249	Ok I lied they were worse tonight and it was Penny who was scared not Callie! Penny is scared of nothing so this was weird and I felt soooo bad for her. It scared her so much her anal glands released. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

07-05-2018, 10:09 AM	#9
canana Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 1,903	I think I lucked out. Neither of mine are bothered by any sounds, thunder, fireworks. In fact, one year I remember I took them out to watch fireworks live. They were snoozing in their dog carriers because we had a long day at the park. Only thing that bothers them is the sight of other dogs. lol Then they go crazy... __________________ ~ laughter is an instant vacation ~ https://scottieandcasie.com/ :: Custom Pet Portrait Paintings

07-05-2018, 12:27 PM	#11
lilgidget YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: stanley nc Posts: 1,152	Fortunately we live right in the middle of a small town and all fireworks were held at areas in the county. Heard one or two but they were no worse than mild thunder. No problem with Gidget.

07-05-2018, 12:41 PM	#12
sandy simpson YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: santee, california Posts: 2,123 Blog Entries: 1	Fireworks My Jojo did the shiver shake during fireworks and would not settle down for quite awhile. He is sensitive to loud noise. Daisy barked but didn't do a lot of shaking.

07-05-2018, 12:44 PM	#13
matese Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa. Posts: 69,269	Pennsylvania just pasted a law residents are allowed to buy and set off fire works. All was quiet just a few firecrackers in the distance. 10PM I take Cody out for his last wee wee, just as he squats it sounded like an M80 or louder went off, he jumps out of squat position and heads for the door. I coax him back, nothing was going on, he squats, BOOM, another M80, so much for last wee wee of the night. He wouldn't even go to the bed until he made sure I was right behind him, then he crawled under the blankets and pressed himself against me. Guess he's afraid of fireworks __________________ Joan, mom to Cody RIP Matese Schnae Kajon Kia forever in my A House Is Not A Home Without A Dog

07-06-2018, 06:49 AM	#14
Jkpal YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lake Geneva, WI Posts: 2,777	Piper doesn't much care. If someone sets off a random firecracker, she may bark once, but usually she'll look to me and we agree it makes us jump, but it's no big deal.