I view the coming of the State Fair with a mixture of anticipation and dread. Anticipation for the baconlicious culinary delights that await me, but dread for the fireworks that will inevitably scare the crap out of the dogs (namely Otis).
Otis is pretty traumatized by loud popping noises. He gets jittery when we go for walks and we pass by roofers or people hammering random things.
So far, it’s been OK. We didn’t even hear the fireworks until last night (Sunday), and the dogs were both settled in for the night on the bed. We heard a few pops, but neither of them moved. There was even a weird moment where we thought the fireworks were over for the night, but they resumed a few minutes later. Neither of them budged. I’m hoping this trend continues.
September 1, 2009 at 2:44 am |
I have trouble with car backfires and popping balloons, too. For some reason shotguns don’t bother me. Maybe its the retrieving.
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September 1, 2009 at 5:38 pm |
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September 2, 2009 at 1:22 pm |
yeah, riley too.
when it gets really bad (big storm) a couple of benadryl calm him right down. but knowing that the fireworks only last a few minutes helps….
September 4, 2009 at 2:58 pm |
Sandy – Thanks for stopping by!
Laurie – Strangely enough, Otis hasn’t been too freaked out by the thunderstorms lately, which has been nice. We have Benadryl on hand for Zoe’s allergies but it can serve another purpose if needed…