So many people refuse to get what fireworks do to some dogs. Our largest is traumatized badly. We've tried everything to help him but the subsonic booms still get to him.

So sad seeing him just standing with scared eyes, not knowing what to do, all while panting like crazy. He's gotten better the last few years, thank goodness.

1. I drunk.
2. Illegal fireworks display is crazy where I'm at right now, someone went to Mexico for some crazy **** or something.
3. I'm 10 digits richer.
4. Got a couple of dollar bin records and the shop owner wrote them down because he said I always surprise him with what I find in there. Ego strokage.

Do you know about the thunder vests/jackets? I don't have any experiences with them, but lying down and giving the good dog a bear hug has been pretty successful with my panicky dogs, so it seems logical that they would work well.

Tried everything. Maybe it's because he's so damn big???

My guy is all freaked out today too. The CBD treats help but he's a whining, quivering baby right now, he won't get off my lap.

I got home about 30 minutes ago and Niko was freaked out. He's still pretty clingy.

^My cat is not doing too well either. He's been in the same spot under my bed for the past few hours. I've given him some catnip and treats to sort of calm him down so he's not doing too bad now.

I’m afraid if you love on your pet when they act scared you’re reinforcing their belief that there’s actually something to be afraid of.

Not sure - but my dog is a rescue and he’s chilled some.

Or...I might be totally wrong.

You're totally wrong.

OH is right but it's a case by case thing. If your dog is nervous on a walk or around people, that kind of approach can make things worse than if you just try to normalize it. Bit hard to normalize getting used to fireworks though, especially when they're illegal (damn wildfires).