Dogs Trust West Calder have issued advice to dog owners on how to help their canine companions cope with firework season.
Dogs can often be scared by the unexpected bangs and bursts of fireworks and with Hallowe’en, Diwali and Bonfire Night in the coming weeks, they have issued a handy guide on how to take care of your pet pooches.
Susan Tonner, Dogs Trust West Calder Manager said: “Dogs have approximately four times more sensitive hearing than humans, so the loud cracks and bangs of fireworks can often be a terrifying and confusing experience for them.