Its now that time of year that marley hates and he senses the dreaded fireworks. he becoming practically agraphobic and we are literally having to drag him from the house to go out to do his business. Ed had to drag him out for his tea time walk got him literally yards from the house and he started to pull to come back home Ed couldnt get him any further. We have tried all pills and potions apart from sedation which we cant do for the next 3 weeks!!! he is sitting here now constantly listening and trying to hide. Its so upsetting to see him like this.

oh!! poor Marley


I saw somewhere that making a den for dogs to go to with cushions and toys etc.
with some music or sounds they likes being played

he has his crate with a blanket over and when he is frightened he goes in there, we dont make a big deal of it we just leave him but its heartbreaking trying to drag him out Ed has just had one hell of a job tonight getting him out the front door

how about the cd you can get with fireworks on it then you could play it and marley might just realize that it is nothing , is kala ok with fireworks or does she get stressed , i really can't elp with this one none of mine bothered til last year when a idiot throw a firework at mindy in the kennel frightened her half to death , i don't make a big deal out of her been scared just sort of keep a eye on her , hope someones got some good advice jude

I feel for you Jude. Molly is scared of fireworks. i give her Stay Calm Syrup and bring her in to the front room with the tv on loud. we ignore her and let her settle where she feels happy.

we have the cd and he's even terrified of that, he hates thunder and lightening as well bless him. We dont make a big deal of it when he's stressing as i know this can make him worse.
Kala hasnt really bothered Sue up to now touch wood but she picks up on Marleys distress,
I have never known a dog hate going out as much as Marley ( unless its in the car to the beach!!) show Kala her lead and she is like an animal possessed she's so happy, marley on the other hand sees his lead and goes and hides under the table!

have u tried the DAP spray, i had to use it last night for bingo n it worked

or apparently this collar on here - has a stronger phermone than the DAP and its £10.99 might be worth a look? http://www.pawstrading.co.uk/beapher-phermone-dog-calming-collar-424-p.asp

we have tried everything nix apart from sedation if it was 1 night only it wouldnt be a problem but it will be weeks

Ive just ordered a couple Keira is really bad this year not only with fireworks but any noises even car doors shutting its getting ridiculous what shes scared of now

My two are going to Zeps for residential training while we are on holiday in 3 weeks so these collars may calm them while theyre in there

I suppose it must be stressful for them being kenneled at night

Ive ordered one to see if it helps even if its just a little bit

awww jude...it must be soooo hard for you all.... poor marley

have you tried valerian root.... it was mentioned on another thread... it might be worth a try hun

it is hard to find something though, fireworks last for bloomin weeks, its about time they were banned for home displays

yeah tried valerian and calming meds even calming meds from the vets

shame you havent got a cellar hun.... you could camp out down there