Dog-fear Day!

[furtech]

The 4th of July is coming up in a few days. I need to find somewhere to hide with the dogs so they are minimally traumatized. I give them ear-plugs and while this helps R0ndo (he's cool when the booms are muffled), Apache will still be a furry package of fear. She doesn't even like the little "pop" that the speakers make when the computer is turned off (something about square waves, I guess).

Any suggestions within driving range* of Los Angeles appreciated!


*Let's say that reasonable driving range is a couple of hours-- or I'd seriously consider Canada...

Comments

[millencolinf0x.livejournal.com]

Hmmm you need a soundproof room...maybe you can rent out a recording studio for the night? Hey, that might be easier than Canada!

I'm lucky that my dogs actually enjoy the fireworks, but I'm not sure what to expect from my temporary border collie, Pilot.

[furtech.livejournal.com]

Ha! The business that shares space with us is an audio post-production house. I'm sure Les would be thrilled to have us camping out in there!

[kvogel.livejournal.com]

Variously, Dru and later, Bear, would regard fireworks sounds as intrusions and react in angry defense of their territory. With more restrictions on fireworks locally, the problem is in decline, relatively, only a single "pop" in the distance so far today. I'll be over at Susan and Maggie's for the 4th, watching old movies and eating too much, until the big display on Lake Union, to which we would have a great view within walking distance. I'd guess they are going to dope their pups for the duration.

[furtech.livejournal.com]

I remember how much Jazmine hated fireworks/gunshots. I take it the shooting-celebrating has died down considerably in your neighborhood?

Fortunately, Apache doesn't freak out, but she does sadly skulk away and hide under things. As noted in a previous post, I'm feeling particularly mother-hen-ish and want to prevent even the tiniest trauma to them. I'll probably just end up staying at home and closing all the windows and making sure the idiot neighbor-teens don't set the world on fire.

[cooner.livejournal.com]

Ooooh man, Casey hates fireworks ... gotta start getting ready I guess ...

[furtech.livejournal.com]

You can probably get some Acepromozine from the vet for Casey...that will take the edge off the panic/fear. As noted above, closing all the windows will help to keep the noise out. My best to your pup! I miss seeing her!

[dustmeat.livejournal.com]

What are you guys doing on the 5th?

[furtech.livejournal.com]

Dog beach! Maybe?

[tori04.livejournal.com]

Is it really bad in your neighborhood? It was usually pretty light in ours.

I've never had pets who were bothered much by it though.

[furtech.livejournal.com]

We face the Valley, so the sound tends to travel up here from quite a ways away. Plus we have stupid teens in the house behind us (behind the pine trees, on the other side of the hill) who have shot off sky-rockets in the past (idiots).

[kynekh-amagire.livejournal.com]

Aargh, don't remind me.

I'm stuck at home with Luck the basket case; hopefully a long hard run and some melatonin will keep him under control. I'll be interested in how young Rooster-me-lad handles his first Fourth. One of the very first things I did with him as a puppy, after the furcon, was take him to a shooting range. :D

[furtech.livejournal.com]

Poor Luck! Can you get some Acepromozine?

Re: Rooster-- as you probably already know, they'll often look to you to see how they should react. Happy-voice and treats galore do wonders. I may also watch some Animal Planet shows I've got on Tivo-- the dogs find the animals sounds very distracting! (*bark-bark!*)