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FIREWORKS If you have an animal who hates the sound of fire works,
Australia Day (26th January) Chinese New Year (1st February) and local Agricultural Shows
It
is a common occurrence with suburban fireworks displays that several animals in
the area will panic and escaped their homes. In their panic, animals become lost and some, will run onto the road and be killed, or severely injured by
oncoming traffic. Information issued by the RSPCA
Try to make them feel safe and comfortable in a secure room of the house. Leave a radio on and some of their favourite things, or some old clothes with the your scent on them. Make sure you leave lots of water. Also, take your dog out for plenty of active exercise an hour before the fireworks start, then home for a good filling meal. A tired and well fed dog will be far less anxious during the night.
If you cannot bring your pets inside, the RSPCA advise considering the garage, and try to block off any view of the fireworks. Animal behaviourists say that dogs become fearful during fireworks displays because the sounds are extreme and unfamiliar to them. “If the dog is not accustomed to the sights and sounds of fireworks, it is likely that they will react in a distressed way. In most cases owners can prevent this by desensitizing the animals to the sounds that frighten them. Not all pets are afraid of fireworks. Sometimes those that are can be desensitized by training, and the same method can be used to train puppies to tolerate fireworks from an early age. However, to keep all animals safe and calm during fireworks it is essential to take precautionary steps: The RSPCA recommends that dog owners stay home with their pet. Encourage calm behaviour with praise and attention. Do not soothe and comfort a scared dog, it will only increase the problem. Instead be cheerful and in control.
Put the dog in a room that is safe and familiar. Make sure your dog is well identified in case of escape. The RSPCA recommends microchipping and a collar and tag.
Desensitization may stop pets being afraid of fireworks. Desensitization works by regularly exposing animals to the kind of sounds that frighten them. Start very quietly. Play a tape recording or sound effects CD just loud enough that you notice some irritation, ear-twitching for example. Attract your dog’s attention. Play, act as if everything is normal, and reward calm behaviour with praise and attention. Keep this up for around 20 minutes at a time, and try to leave the sounds on for a few minutes after you leave the room. Repeat the process on a daily basis, gradually increasing the volume over the course of a few months. You will need to allow three to six months in advance to complete this kind of training, and with some dogs will need to continue it indefinitely or they will become sensitive again in between fireworks displays. Unfortunately for some pets the fear of fireworks is completely overwhelming. When pets have this kind of abnormal and excessive fear it may feel like there is nothing you can do to calm them down. If your pet suffers from an unmanageable phobia of fireworks, then it is at risk of injury when it panics.
If
you would like further information on trying to help your
animal companions at this stressful time
Please check out the website below for some more helpful hints.
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