So, Did Everyone Survive The Canine Apocalypse?

Curry slept in the basement last night.  She really hates the 4th.  Some dogs don't mind the fireworks and some really seem to like then.  My BIL has a yellow lab that sits and watches them like an adult....nose at the ground... (whoomp)  nose in the sky and then up on her back legs as they go off...reset and do it again,  quite funny to see actually. 

Our dog hates them. I mean, he starts shaking....never had a dog so scared of fireworks before. Poor guy. 

Was a freakin war zone here.  Can't remember it being like this, just a constant barrage of explosions.  I came home just before dark because I knew our lab was gonna be freaking out.  Had him sleep near my feet as I watched some tv.

we have a camper spot at the lake,  we didnt even bother going in this year because Curry gets so spooked.  I have no idea why she is so scared of loud noises but some dogs are just that way I guess. hopefully everybody has it out of there system by this weekend, but I doubt it.

I have two cats.  One couldn't care less; the other spent the last three nights in the basement. 

@"BarrNone55" said: I'm not sure what the difference was this year, but my 9 year old Boxer was not a happy camper last night...

My older one is getting more sensitive to loud noises as he ages. Of course the neighbors blew-off some big ones right when I had him outside last night. 

Oh well...I think the smoke detectors going off a year or 2 ago set him off and from that point on he's been skittish about s hit..

Just gotta keep em inside till it all literally "blows over"

My two year old Golden just sits and watches them with us.  I was told because Golden's are a hunting dog they are usually not afraid of loud noises like gun shots or fireworks and he seems fine and doesn't flinch when he hears either.  

@"minny65" said: My two year old Golden just sits and watches them with us.  I was told because Golden's are a hunting dog they are usually not afraid of loud noises like gun shots or fireworks and he seems fine and doesn't flinch when he hears either.  

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"minny65" said: My two year old Golden just sits and watches them with us.  I was told because Golden's are a hunting dog they are usually not afraid of loud noises like gun shots or fireworks and he seems fine and doesn't flinch when he hears either.  

I am 2 labs in a row that hate fireworks.  :s

My Dudley lab goes the total opposite way. My neighborhood sounded like a war zone last night; with the cancellation/reschedule of the fireworks here in town it sounded like everyone was home to light their own off. 

My dog got an incredible urge to play. When the illegal ones started going off, he was tossing his rope toy around to himself, tail waging, shoving his face in any lap he could find to get someone to toss that thing. He was acting like there was a party going on and he was ready. He would follow us into whatever room we went into, stop and stare at us from the doorway - rope hanging from his mouth. If we looked his way, he'd start throwing the rope back up to himself like - "Hey, look at me! Are we doing this thing?!"

Worst 4th of July so far in my hound dog’s life. Dumb asses were shooting stuff off in the early afternoon, and I went to look for him. Found him on our bed, and he had buried himself under the covers. He was shaking really bad, so I cuddled up next to him and rubbed his ears.

Next year I’m going to get some doggy downers from the vet.

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"minny65" said: My two year old Golden just sits and watches them with us.  I was told because Golden's are a hunting dog they are usually not afraid of loud noises like gun shots or fireworks and he seems fine and doesn't flinch when he hears either.  

I am 2 labs in a row that hate fireworks.  :s

@"Purplewhizz" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"minny65" said: My two year old Golden just sits and watches them with us.  I was told because Golden's are a hunting dog they are usually not afraid of loud noises like gun shots or fireworks and he seems fine and doesn't flinch when he hears either.  

I am 2 labs in a row that hate fireworks.  :s

Do you hunt with your lab?  Usually when you train a hunting dog, you take measures to asure they dont become gun shy.  I know its different though.  Just curious because I’ve never had a dog afraid of fireworks.

I love labs. It's been a few years since I've been canine companionless. You guys have me rethinking if it's time again. Just I'm going away so much nowdays. Weekend trips and stuff. Not fair to leave dogs alone. Don't like asking others to watch them. Big dogs cost big money to board. I just can't do them tiny purse dogs. I really miss the days of camping with the kids and the dogs. More then they do I'm sure. My grandson should have a dog here to play with though. Damn it...

@"suncoastvike" said: I love labs. It's been a few years since I've been canine companionless. You guys have me rethinking if it's time again. Just I'm going away so much nowdays. Weekend trips and stuff. Not fair to leave dogs alone. Don't like asking others to watch them. Big dogs cost big money to board. I just can't do them tiny purse dogs. I really miss the days of camping with the kids and the dogs. More then they do I'm sure. My grandson should have a dog here to play with though. Damn it...

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"suncoastvike" said: I love labs. It's been a few years since I've been canine companionless. You guys have me rethinking if it's time again. Just I'm going away so much nowdays. Weekend trips and stuff. Not fair to leave dogs alone. Don't like asking others to watch them. Big dogs cost big money to board. I just can't do them tiny purse dogs. I really miss the days of camping with the kids and the dogs. More then they do I'm sure. My grandson should have a dog here to play with though. Damn it...

I am thinking that I would like a medium sized dog.  there are some that dont shed,  are hypoallergenic (if thats possible),  and still have the hunter instincts and loyalties of the larger breeds.  I will likely pay out the ass for one,  but I want to travel and big labs dont travel well.  its weird to even be thinking about this since our Curry is only 3 years old right now... hopefully we have at least another 10 before we have to consider new options.

Normally the 4th is terrible for my dog but this year it rained all night. Zanax and dogsters, Happy 4th!

i heard one time to give a dog or cat a benadryl as a safe sedative when they are getting worked up.  anybody ever try that?

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"Purplewhizz" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"minny65" said: My two year old Golden just sits and watches them with us.  I was told because Golden's are a hunting dog they are usually not afraid of loud noises like gun shots or fireworks and he seems fine and doesn't flinch when he hears either.  

I am 2 labs in a row that hate fireworks.  :s

Do you hunt with your lab?  Usually when you train a hunting dog, you take measures to asure they dont become gun shy.  I know its different though.  Just curious because I’ve never had a dog afraid of fireworks.

I may have if they weren't so noise shy as pups. I've tried several things over the years,  but nothing seemed to calm them.  If this one makes it as long as my last one she will likely be my final lab as I don't know that I will want another big dog in my golden years.  Bit out of curiosity what do you do to gun break your dogs?