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Wales Online
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Neil Shaw

Six tricks to help dogs cope with fireworks

October and November are a great time for autumn celebrations, with Halloween and Fireworks Night on the horizon. But while we gather around to watch the skies light up, we can’t forget about our furry friends who are often left terrified by the unexpected loud noises.

Their well-developed senses means that they experience sound and light on a completely different level to their owners, which often leaves them anxious and disoriented. A puppy who is anxious or stressed will give indicators through body language. Some of these include; panting, shaking, hiding and having their ears being flat at the back of their head.

To help keep your pup calm Lorna Winter, co-founder and head of training at Zigzag, has shared her top tips on how you can help reduce your puppies' firework fear on the night.

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