
When I was a little girl I couldn't wait for the 4th of July....a time to fill our pool bag with junk food to bring to the firework display, a time to gather with all my friends as we lay on our big blanket looking into the evening sky, and a time in which I got to stay up really late. It also marked the beginning of the summer when the fire flies would soon be buzzing by and I would attempt to catch one to put in a jar. Fortunately for me, those buggers were easy to catch. Not owning a dog at that time, I was completely clueless about some of their feelings about this day of independence. They aren't enjoying the night's festivities, they are searching for cover.
Let's take a moment and put ourselves in their paws. My girl Sadie, pictured above, is NOT a fan at all. Her evenings usually entail settling in with her deer antler, minding her own business, then without warning the booms start happening. The first sound sets her into a state of panic, she starts pacing, excessively drooling, and will even potty on the floor. Not a celebratory moment for her at all.
Lucky for Sadie, I am empathetic to her fears and now view the fireworks much differently today. I prepare her for this event every year with a thunder jacket, relaxing music, and some calming tabs. I wanted to share this link to serve as a checklist this fourth for all the Woofers whom aren't really fans on this day. Above is Sadie staring at me and asking with her eyes for me to make the fireworks stop....wish I could.
