Fork in fireworks...

Originally Posted by -Ralph-

Anyone else think they should be illegal to the general public except for during the one week of bonfire night?

Er, no.

As annoying as they are when set off for no reason by chav t**ts, there are many more occasions when they are entirely appropriate for other celebrations than bonfire night e.g. Diwali (already mentioned here), Chinese New Year etc etc

Me & friends have set off fireworks at special occasions too, such as my mate's 30th last year. The difference was we were responsible about it & warned the neighbours in advance so they could keep cats, dogs etc indoors.

Maybe tighter controls ar needed on who they're being sold to, instead of just a blanket ban? They are explosives after all...

Just my 2p worth.

That was the only good thing about my dear old dog going deaf - when she could hear them she used be so terrified she would shake, wet herself and try to dig a hole in the floor! Trouble is they aren't just on one night a year they seem to be at christmas, new year, and for about a month either side of Nov 5th

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Originally Posted by El Saxo

Maybe tighter controls ar needed on who they're being sold to, instead of just a blanket ban? They are explosives after all...

I thought you had to be over 18 now to buy fireworks anyway ? Cant really see how you could restrict it anymore than that.

I dont mind it at all. I think a blanket ban is harsh and unfair on those who do let them off in a responsible way.

We've had some going off for a while this evening. Our 11 week pup's were out in the back garden when they were going off and neither of them batted an eyelid, no fuss, no whimpering, no crying, no being frightened at all.

Was quite pleased as Liz wants to take them beating and its no use if they dont like loud bangs / noises or are gun shy...

They normally start going off around here in September and all the way through to Xmas/New Year, but this year nothing at all so far and it's middle of October (result!). Have shops started selling them later this year?

Originally Posted by MR UKI (1)

They normally start going off around here in September and all the way through to Xmas/New Year, but this year nothing at all so far and it's middle of October (result!). Have shops started selling them later this year?

The law has changed a bit i think, its a bit more restrictive about the sale of them.

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Originally Posted by -Ralph-

...have started already. My dog (35 kilo labrador) is shaking and trying to get on my lap.

Anyone else think they should be illegal to the general public except for during the one week of bonfire night?

+1 When I was young you could only use them on bonfire night

You can add to the list banning selling Christmas stuff until at least November

They're banned over here, but they were legal for a couple of years and all hell broke loose round where I live, it was like Vietnam, soo they banned them again. They're openly on sale though and the police don't really do anything.

My mates dog bolted yesterday and didn't come back, poor bloke is frantic as she's 14 and a bit doddery.

It's horrible for dogs and cats, we see an awful lot of terrified animals in work this time of year, wanting medication. The problem is, a lot of puppies and young dogs are fine, but as they get older, it can become a major stressor, our 7 year old dog was fine till about a couple of year ago, and is now scared.

I think they should be available for organised displays, and for a certain time each year, but dogs not withstanding, they annoy and upset loads of people too. I can't understand why people think it is socially acceptable to let them off at midnight on a Sunday.

Best thing to do with dogs is feed a high carbohydrate meal, like rice or pasta/chicken, have some music with drums playing, and act like there's nothing happening, and don't comfort the dog. Sounds awful but it does help-my Hamish is a lot more settled now we ignore him.

A DAP (dog appeasing pheromone) diffuser is also an idea, it gives off similar pheromones to their mum, and can help some dogs. Just like a plug in air freshener, but they don't smell.

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Originally Posted by specialone

Dont get me wrong i had fireworks when i was a kid on the streets but now i think they should be banned.
They is no place for them now, too dangerous and now mainly used by chavs.

Yes, I've had my fun, but now I'm old they're far too dangerous!

Originally Posted by Lissa

It's Diwali, the Indian festival of lights. Been going off all evening here, but our three cats are just sleeping through it

Same around here, its meant to be for one night only! Not the entrie month. They should be banned for general sale to the public. As people can't even follow the simple law of one night.

When I'm at my folks place, my dog runns around barking all night, the cats aren't very happy. So no its not good in any way.