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mopinko

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7. try not to show worry. put on a happy face.

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Sat Jul 4, 2026, 12:06 PM

19 hrs ago

maybe cheer the booms a bit. when we feel sorry for them, it’s very, very reinforcing.
a good, long lasting, irresistible chewy can help. like a knuckle bone.
at least ignore it the best u can. my bully hates thunder and all booms. she gets no pity. it’s best for her.

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I'm dreading tonight's fireworks. [View all] QED 21 hrs ago OP

Make them a thundershirt out of Ace bandage or scarf? SheltieLover 21 hrs ago #1

Sadly, that didn't help last year. QED 20 hrs ago #5

Have you tried Thundershirts? Or you can make your own with ace bandages. Ocelot II 21 hrs ago #2

I wish that would help - it hasn't before. QED 20 hrs ago #6

I may spend the 4th under the bed with my cat. gab13by13 20 hrs ago #3

I have a bearded colie who hates fireworks LetMyPeopleVote 20 hrs ago #4

try not to show worry. put on a happy face. mopinko 19 hrs ago #7

Our dog gets very upset over storms and fireworks. radical noodle 17 hrs ago #8

I am about to drug my beardie LetMyPeopleVote 11 hrs ago #9