Fireworks, Gunfire, and Gun-Shy Dogs: How to Protect Your Retriever This Fourth

Fireworks can be fun for us, but they can be a major problem for dogs—especially hunting retrievers that need to remain confident around loud noises like gunfire. In this episode, Josh Parvin breaks down how fireworks are different from gunfire, why even a dog that is comfortable with gunfire may still react poorly to fireworks, and what you should do before, during, and after the Fourth of July to protect your dog’s confidence. You’ll learn the biggest mistake to avoid if your dog gets scare...