Fork in fireworks...

Oh FFS, they've just started again!

Murphy's just lept out of his basket, done a circuit of the room at half crouch looking for cover, and gone back to cower in his basket again! We don't even have a window open. Think some earplugs would fit a Labrador?

Where can I get one of those dog pheromone things Shona?

I disagree. A blanket ban would be unfair to those who use fireworks responsibly and for the right reasons i.e. bonfire night.

TBH, I really like bonfire night - I love wrapping up warm and taking a trip out to watch the displays. Makes me feel happy at all the pretty colours lol!

Fireworks are annoying if they are let off constantly and it does cause animals (pets & wildlife included) some undue stress. I try to make sure my cat is indoors in the evenings and act normally if fireworks go off. i.e. rather than comforting him because he is scared, I just act as I do every evening. That way his scardey cat (excuse the pun ) behaviour isnt being reinforced if that makes sense? Seems to work anyway, he is nowhere near as scared than before!

Luckily I dont have a problem with constant fireworks in my area

[yorkie_chris]

Might be worth having a read of shooting and conservation (BASC magazine). Some good articles I've seen in there about getting labs and other retrievers used to shotguns. And a 12g at 5 feet is a little louder than any fireworks you can still buy.

Originally Posted by Miss Alpinestarhero

I disagree. A blanket ban would be unfair to those who use fireworks responsibly and for the right reasons i.e. bonfire night.

No I agree, a blanket ban would be a shame, bonfire night, new years eve, etc fireworks are cool. Just approved dates and a 11pm to 7am restriction except new years eve would be good, and only on domestic use, organised shows can still use them anytime they like.

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Might be worth having a read of shooting and conservation (BASC magazine). Some good articles I've seen in there about getting labs and other retrievers used to shotguns. And a 12g at 5 feet is a little louder than any fireworks you can still buy.

Cheers, I'll google for an article on it.

My last Labrador was off working gunstock, he would stand outside and watch a firework display with his ears pr1cked up. Murphy's father was a working gundog, but I think the bitch was just bred for showing.