Comments on: When you light the fuse, spare a thought for the little doggie…

By: DebbieG

DebbieG — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:46:02 +0000

Thanks for that, Brian! How true. One of my dogs used quite literally not to eat for about a week because of all the firecrackers and fireworks in our neighbourhood. And every time he went out for a pee last thing at night a bang would go off and he’d race back in and into the deepest darkest corner he could find. Dogs with herding backgrounds tend to be more noise sensitive than others, but many dogs share the same problem. Sadly, the fireworks ban Clint mentioned didn’t seem as effective this year in my neighbourhood (maybe I’m in a rougher part of town than Clint *grin*)

By: Katherine Irvine

Katherine Irvine — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:31:18 +0000

Hmm, something I never thought about – my dog was never bothered by fireworks. Of course, he was one of those little pea-brained fellows bred to cheerfully fight things bigger and meaner than himself.

Also, it might not be entirely fear – he might have sensitive enough hearing that the bangs are painful on his poor ears. In that case, adding more noise might not help. Does he react poorly to thunder?

By: Alan Levine

Alan Levine — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:43:11 +0000

I hope Dex is okay, what trauma! Bring him to Strawberry next year; living in a dry forest has put a complete damper on fireworks. Nary a pop all night long (well maybe a stray car backfire).

By: Sunnie

Sunnie — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 04:32:18 +0000

Poor Dexter!!

By: Clint Lalonde

Clint Lalonde — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 20:53:15 +0000

Hmmmm, I wonder if the accordion would sooth a crying 2 year old?

We’re lucky. This is the second year where our municipality has enforced a strict fireworks ban. Sure makes sleeping for everyone easier.