We had a Belgian Malinois Shepherd who would react in a different way to fireworks; she’d try to chase the sound down like it was a bear or something. (and yes, she did regularly run bears off our property.) She’d do the same with thunder, too. We kept her inside during fireworks and storms so she wouldn’t run off, but she’d still stay near a window and bark at every thunderclap or firecracker.
Add to booming fireworks and howling Kenny, the wail of sirens on their way to some potential disaster. That last one was what always set my dog off howling.
My current Australian Cattle Dog is afraid of fireworks and climbs under my chair when they start going off somewhere. My last dog didn’t mind at all….she was stone deaf.
Our Daisy was not afraid of anything we had to lock her up when the firworks were being lit, otherwise she would be out there enjoying them with everybody else (except me, I hate them)
Neither one of our dogs reacted to fireworks, nor did any of our cats. But our neighbor’s Springer Spaniel howled at fire sirens. We used to tell him “Tell ’em Barn-Barn, you tell then sirens!” And he’d howl with all his might, while we laughed like crazy!
Spell-check tries to correct my dog’s name, Baldurdash, so I always have to go back and retype. That’s not the worst, though: it wants to correct MY name, too.
Just last night, the church down the road had a fireworks display. My girl dog went nuts, barking louder than we’ve ever heard her before. My boy dog took one look out the window, saw a big firework and hid behind the couch. These are 2 big dogs, Great Dane and Coonhound respectively, who love the lawn mower and vacuum but hate thunder and, obviously, fireworks.
Our dog Buck was a street puppy when we found him and had fireworks tied to him. Consequently, he hates fireworks every time they are set off… he doesn’t shake as bad, now (he is 13) but will still hide under our desk or get as close to us as he can and we pet him until they stop.
Our new senior adoptee, Wolfey (Shiba Inu) is a spazzy 12 year old and doesn’t like the fireworks or loud noises around here either (we are out in the boonies so we get hunters as well – so there are gunshots during deer and duck season). Both dogs need cuddles and pets.
My doggie started out as an Oblivious, but somewhere along the line, became a Freaker. I imagined that what did it was someone throwing firecrackers or something at him, which made me want to maim…
Found this: According to a report released by PetAmberAlert.com, “animal control officials across the country see a 30-60% increase in lost pets each year between July 4th and 6th.”
If you see a stray, try to help them. I do see them around here. If you can catch them and return them to their owners, AWESOME! If you can help some other way, kudos to you!
Knowing that you are helping not only the animal, but a family who is missing their pet and family member is a nice thing to do.
Thankfully, both of my current doggies are the Oblivious ones. The one is a singer, but only at sirens. However, I’ve had a Freaker in the past, she had to be given tranqs for thunderstorms or for potential fireworks.
LupisLight almost 6 years ago
We had a Belgian Malinois Shepherd who would react in a different way to fireworks; she’d try to chase the sound down like it was a bear or something. (and yes, she did regularly run bears off our property.) She’d do the same with thunder, too. We kept her inside during fireworks and storms so she wouldn’t run off, but she’d still stay near a window and bark at every thunderclap or firecracker.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Add to booming fireworks and howling Kenny, the wail of sirens on their way to some potential disaster. That last one was what always set my dog off howling.
Enter.Name.Here almost 6 years ago
My current Australian Cattle Dog is afraid of fireworks and climbs under my chair when they start going off somewhere. My last dog didn’t mind at all….she was stone deaf.
Egrayjames almost 6 years ago
Our dog and cat huddle close during thunderstorms and fireworks.
Nuke Road Warrior almost 6 years ago
We had a Pekingese that feared neither man nor beast, loud noises, however…
SheMc almost 6 years ago
Our Daisy was not afraid of anything we had to lock her up when the firworks were being lit, otherwise she would be out there enjoying them with everybody else (except me, I hate them)
LadyPeterW almost 6 years ago
Neither one of our dogs reacted to fireworks, nor did any of our cats. But our neighbor’s Springer Spaniel howled at fire sirens. We used to tell him “Tell ’em Barn-Barn, you tell then sirens!” And he’d howl with all his might, while we laughed like crazy!
LadyPeterW almost 6 years ago
Oops. “You tell THEM sirens”…I abhor spell-check! It doesn’t follow idiom, slang, or dialect AT ALL!!!
winston5610 almost 6 years ago
Spell-check tries to correct my dog’s name, Baldurdash, so I always have to go back and retype. That’s not the worst, though: it wants to correct MY name, too.
myrendal almost 6 years ago
Just last night, the church down the road had a fireworks display. My girl dog went nuts, barking louder than we’ve ever heard her before. My boy dog took one look out the window, saw a big firework and hid behind the couch. These are 2 big dogs, Great Dane and Coonhound respectively, who love the lawn mower and vacuum but hate thunder and, obviously, fireworks.
sarahbowl1 Premium Member almost 6 years ago
My Gracie is the first one, lol!
johovey almost 6 years ago
Our dog Buck was a street puppy when we found him and had fireworks tied to him. Consequently, he hates fireworks every time they are set off… he doesn’t shake as bad, now (he is 13) but will still hide under our desk or get as close to us as he can and we pet him until they stop.
Our new senior adoptee, Wolfey (Shiba Inu) is a spazzy 12 year old and doesn’t like the fireworks or loud noises around here either (we are out in the boonies so we get hunters as well – so there are gunshots during deer and duck season). Both dogs need cuddles and pets.
Good thing we have 2 hands and 2 dogs.
ChessPirate almost 6 years ago
My doggie started out as an Oblivious, but somewhere along the line, became a Freaker. I imagined that what did it was someone throwing firecrackers or something at him, which made me want to maim…
johovey almost 6 years ago
Found this: According to a report released by PetAmberAlert.com, “animal control officials across the country see a 30-60% increase in lost pets each year between July 4th and 6th.”
If you see a stray, try to help them. I do see them around here. If you can catch them and return them to their owners, AWESOME! If you can help some other way, kudos to you!
Knowing that you are helping not only the animal, but a family who is missing their pet and family member is a nice thing to do.
danketaz Premium Member almost 6 years ago
We had a dog who freaked out so badly, she hid out in the wrong car. Took most of the Fifth to track her down.
John Phelps almost 6 years ago
Thankfully, both of my current doggies are the Oblivious ones. The one is a singer, but only at sirens. However, I’ve had a Freaker in the past, she had to be given tranqs for thunderstorms or for potential fireworks.