It's here... New Year's Eve.
Is this going to be a dangerous day for your dog?
Fireworks.
Mischief from strangers.
Open doors and gates.
Startled dogs.
Lax house sitters, negligent when supervising your dogs.
Drones flying overhead.
Drunk and intoxicated people.
Guests who do stupid things with your dogs.
Toxic foods and other toxic items laying around your home and on the ground.
Public mayhem and violence... (my Spidey Senses are tingling)...
Go do a walk around your home and secure any escape points. If your dogs need meds to not melt down when the fireworks go off, and as drones fly overhead, get them ready. Exercise your dogs this afternoon and get the extra energy out of them. Feed them a bit earlier for dinner to prevent bloat and torsion. Supervise your dog in the yard to prevent them from jumping over the fence or digging under gates or fences or breaking through doors and gates. Lock your gates and outdoor fuse boxes.
It is too late to train your dog to tolerate the noise and chaos. If you must, put your dogs in the car and go for a long drive. Stay away from crowds with your dog.
If you are going out tonight, have a plan for your dogs in case you don't come home.
What is the address and phone number of your nearest emergency vet?
Do you have sufficient pictures of your dog in case you need to put up Lost Dog posters around town? Is your dog wearing tags and a license, and is your dog microchipped?
Plan accordingly.
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