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Dog A-Z > S > Safety > Firework safety

Fireworks

If a dog hasn't been safely exposed to many different experiences, including loud noises during his essential socialisation period (3 to 14 weeks of age), when he gets older he may not be able to cope with novel, frightening sounds like fireworks or loud engine noises. We also find that certain breeds of dogs seem to be more sensitive to noises than others. Left alone, noise phobias tend to get worse over time, rather than better, so you really do need to act to help your dog, if he’s scared on fireworks night.

Even though the noise level is supposed to be controlled by recent law, there is little that can be done about the fireworks themselves, so sadly we have to learn to live with them. How can you help your faithful firework-phobic friend get through firework nights?

Associated factsheets:

Firework fear and your dog factsheet

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