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Any pets, including Greyhounds can be terrified
of loud noises. Fireworks, storms, thunder and lightening may
scare your dog. Don't leave them alone if possible. Comfort
and reassure them until the noise has passed. During firework
season, take your greyhound out for their walk before dark.
Draw the curtains at dusk and put the radio or television on.
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will look to you for your response to the sounds so try
not to react. Let your dog go to where it feels safe and
do not keep pampering them - they will only respond more
to the noises around. DAPŠ diffusers, available from your
local vets are very good at calming your greyhound. Alternatively
seek medication from your vet, if the firework season
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| Prior to the firework season, you can prepare
your greyhound by buying a 'Noise Phobia CD or cassette'.
This imitates the sounds of fireworks and should be played
at a very low level for a couple of days. Gradually increase
the volume of the CD over a few days and your greyhound
will become used to the strange noises and hopefully begin
to show no fear when hearing them. |
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