🎆 How to Prepare Your Dog for Fireworks: 9 Essential Steps
A calm New Year starts with preparation.
1. Walk, Feed & Settle Early 🐕🍽️
Exercise and feed your dog well before fireworks start. A settled, tired dog copes far better with loud noises.
2. Create a Safe Sanctuary 🛏️✨
Choose a quiet room away from windows. Add familiar bedding, blankets and low lighting to create a cocoon of safety.
3. Prepare in Advance with STORM DOG™ 🌿
Many guardians choose to introduce STORM DOG™ ahead of anticipated firework periods as part of a calm, supportive routine, helping sensitive dogs feel more settled during times of increased noise and activity.
4. Reduce Visual Triggers 🌙🪟
Close curtains and dim lights to soften flashes from fireworks and help your dog feel more protected.
5. Use Calming Sounds 🎶
Play gentle music, white noise or natural soundscapes to help mask sudden bangs and create consistency.
6. Introduce Calming Aromas 🌸
Use subtle, dog-safe essential oils such as lavender or chamomile to create a soothing atmosphere. Ensure good ventilation and let your dog move away if they choose.
7. Keep the Home Energy Calm 🧘♀️
Dogs mirror emotional energy. Move slowly, speak softly and maintain a relaxed presence.
8. Offer Comfort & Reassurance 🤍
Gentle touch and calm companionship help regulate your dog’s nervous system. Comfort does not reinforce fear.
9. Maintain Familiar Routine & Scents 🐾
Stick to regular feeding times, bedtime rituals and familiar objects. Predictability provides emotional grounding during uncertainty.
Bonus Tips ✨
✔ Offer a Raw Bone 🦴
Chewing a raw bone engages the jaw and nervous system, releasing calming neurotransmitters and helping ground your Dog’s energy. This repetitive, rhythmic action supports relaxation and can naturally shift your dog out of a fear response and back into calm presence.
✔ Try a Simple Scent Game 👃🐾
Scatter a handful of natural healthy treats around the room and encourage your dog to “find it.”
Using the nose activates calming brain pathways, helping redirect anxious energy and restore emotional balance.
✔ Keep ID Tags Secure 🔖
Ensure collars and ID tags are safely fitted, just in case your dog startles or tries to escape.
Want extra support?
STORM DOG helps soothe anxiety, fear and panic triggered by fireworks and sudden noises- naturally and gently.
Safety & Care Notice
STORM DOG™ is a complementary homeopathic product designed to support emotional wellbeing naturally. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary. If your Dog has ongoing anxiety, behavioural concerns, or a medical condition, please consult your veterinarian before use.
When using calming tools such as essential oils, raw bones or enrichment activities, always supervise your dog and ensure they are appropriate for your dog’s size, age and health. Discontinue use if your dog shows any signs of discomfort.