And then imagine that you’ve been sedated so you cannot move. Now imagine you’re locked in a room full of spiders. Imagine for a moment that you are really scared of spiders.
In other words, the drug can make your dog more aware of the noise but less able to respond to it. ACP (acepromazine) is one such drug – but it has been demonstrated to actually increase noise sensitivity in dogs while also decreasing their ability to physically respond. Sedatives are all too often prescribed to firework phobic dogs. However, with the right training you can help your dog to become more confident during firework season.įirst, a brief word on what we really shouldn’t be administering to our fearful dogs. And while some aren’t affected in the slightest, around 45% of dogs have a firework phobia, something that is becoming an increasingly serious welfare concern.
Whether it’s Bonfire Night, Thanksgiving, or just an everyday celebration, every winter, as soon as the clocks go back, the fireworks begin.
