Keep your dog safe on the Fourth of July by keeping them away from grills and food scraps, crating them in a quiet room during fireworks, and making sure their microchip and collar tags are up to date. More pets go missing over the July 4th weekend than at any other time of year, mostly due to firework-related panic.

Beware of Cookouts and Food Scraps

Keep your dog away from barbecue grills, charcoal, matches, and lighter fluid, and don't allow guests to feed your dog table scraps. Many foods for humans are highly toxic for dogs.

Keep Your Dog Inside in a Safe Space when Fireworks Go Off

We highly recommend crating your dog on the night of the 4th of July. If possible, keep your dog crated in a quiet, relatively isolated room to help reduce exposure to firework noises.

Up-to-Date Microchip and Collar Tags

In the unfortunate case that your dog went missing, being microchipped and wearing identifying dog collar tags can make the difference when it comes to your dog finding its way back home.

Get Professional Help

If your dog has severe anxiety, contact a reputable dog trainer to work on noise desensitization, reliable recall skills, and creating an action plan around the summer festivities. Contact Chomps Dog Training today to learn more about how we can help prepare your dog for a fulfilling, safe summer.