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East Bay Rider · 5 July 2017, 01:44 PM

Thanks.
I think I'll try that thunder shirt idea before next year.

Runnin' Rebel · 5 July 2017, 01:58 PM

I had boxers my whole life. No problem with fire works. The cat hated it

Runnin' Rebel · 5 July 2017, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Runnin' Rebel

I had boxers my whole life. No problem with fire works. The cat hated it

I'll be fishing rockets out of my pool when I get back

Canefan1 · 5 July 2017, 02:13 PM

The commotion has come to an end. Hope everyone had a nice Independence Day. I think our dogs made it.

Mick P · 5 July 2017, 07:37 PM

You should try living in Spain. Out here they set off fireworks for the slightest reason and that sets the dogs off barking which in turn sets other dogs off. The Spanish think this is great and set more fireworks off half a mile away. Eventually every dog in the village is barking and the Spanish love it.

When we Brits complain, we are accused of being miserable old buggers and are told that we should buy ear plugs.

Regards

Mick

swils8610 · 5 July 2017, 02:18 PM

2 of my dogs don't mind them at all. The 3rd dog hates them.

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Canefan1 · 5 July 2017, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by swils8610

2 of my dogs don't mind them at all. The 3rd dog hates them.

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That's about right. Hope your third has a good one tonight.

GradyPhilpott · 5 July 2017, 02:27 PM

I hate fireworks.

Canefan1 · 5 July 2017, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I hate fireworks.

I didn't as a kid Grady but now I'm with you.

THC · 5 July 2017, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by gradyphilpott

i hate fireworks.

x3

milov · 5 July 2017, 07:20 PM

Private use of fireworks have been banned in all states in Australia for some time now. The Northern Territory however has held on the the practice for their annual Territory Day celebrations.

Combining very poorly made Chinese fireworks with a population that leads the world in per capita alcohol consumption leads to many losses of eyes and fingers and sometimes lives.

I've watched the territory day celebrations in Darwin from across the Bay. It looked like the footage I saw of Baghdad in 2003.

superdog · 5 July 2017, 09:07 PM

Every dog Ive ever had was terrified of fireworks.

Except oddly, my two now. They go about their business as though nothing is amiss.

One Ping Only · 5 July 2017, 10:32 PM

The cats were not amused.

Nor was I trying to go to bed at a reasonable hour.

Dr.Brian · 6 July 2017, 01:09 AM

One of my dogs doesn't like thunder and lightning, but she's not too bad with the fireworks.
She just lays next to one of us and pants a bit. Thunder will have her scamper off to one of the rooms in the house without a window. She likes closets.

Valenciawatchrepair · 6 July 2017, 01:35 AM

We live in the city limits and 1 mile from the downtown square. Yesterday someone was shooting at exploding target and the sound was ridiculous. Fireworks were nowhere near as bad as that was.

Floorguy · 6 July 2017, 01:45 AM

My girl was a little jumpy too. But one night a year, I think she can handle it. I think a lot of us are forgetting that we were young once and probably did all the things that we complain about now!

Dr.Brian · 6 July 2017, 03:34 AM

We have a thunder shirt, but I'm not convinced it actually helps. If I'm home I put it on her sometimes. She may pant less, but she still trembles and will go hide if it's close. It can't hurt to try though. I do wonder if it might help when we know that we aren't going to be there and know a t-storm is expected.

bayerische · 6 July 2017, 04:42 AM

One of ours is scared sh*tless of fireworks. If we had her loose, she'd ran away.

Chadridv · 6 July 2017, 05:19 AM

my dog Blue (RIP) got a Xanax prescription for the second half of his life. Worked great! I'm sure results may vary, and while I didn't love giving him xanax it was the only thing that would calm him down.

Canefan1 · 6 July 2017, 06:01 AM

Thanks for chiming in everyone,I'm glad for the responses.

rr-nyc · 6 July 2017, 06:40 AM

Both my dogs can't stand thunderstorms or fireworks.

If someone is home, they'll typically hide under a table nearby. If nobody is home, they are almost always found hiding in one of the bathrooms, furthest from a window

gmh1013 · 6 July 2017, 08:16 AM

I hate the damm things ....my wife hates them....the cats really hate them.....some drunk asshole outside the front of my house popping them off at 2 am when im trying to sleep....i was ready to shoot him.

droptopman · 6 July 2017, 08:29 AM

Fireworks are illegal in our city. Very thankful for that. But even though they are illegal, some folks were still shooting them off last night. Both our current dogs do not even notice much when we have thunderstorms or the occasional fireworks. Sounds like we are very lucky. One of them does get very sick in the car. Poor dog just vomits repeatedly. Tried meds and other methods, but nothing helps. We just do not put in the car unless we have to.

Nothing against fireworks, but never really did anything for me. Seems like an odd use of resources.

Canefan1 · 6 July 2017, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by droptopman

Fireworks are illegal in our city. Very thankful for that. But even though they are illegal, some folks were still shooting them off last night. Both our current dogs do not even notice much when we have thunderstorms or the occasional fireworks. Sounds like we are very lucky. One of them does get very sick in the car. Poor dog just vomits repeatedly. Tried meds and other methods, but nothing helps. We just do not put in the car unless we have to.

Nothing against fireworks, but never really did anything for me. Seems like an odd use of resources.

I thought my ex and I might lose one last night. She has been abused in the past,lost her eyesight in both eyes and was soo stressed last night I thought this could be the straw. Thankfully with Klonopin and love she made it through.

rr-nyc · 6 July 2017, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by droptopman

Fireworks are illegal in our city. Very thankful for that. But even though they are illegal, some folks were still shooting them off last night. Both our current dogs do not even notice much when we have thunderstorms or the occasional fireworks. Sounds like we are very lucky. One of them does get very sick in the car. Poor dog just vomits repeatedly. Tried meds and other methods, but nothing helps. We just do not put in the car unless we have to.

Nothing against fireworks, but never really did anything for me. Seems like an odd use of resources.

Fireworks are illegal in NYC as well but unfortunately, it doesn't seem to curb the use on July 4th.

It sounds like a war zone from nightfall until 2-3am

locutus49 · 6 July 2017, 09:13 AM

Our cats went crazy (we live near the fireworks). It felt like we were under attack. Fortunately we have Ativan (like valium) to calm them down if needed.

GermanyMatt · 6 July 2017, 11:32 AM

My dog didn't mind them a bit, but he lives his life pretty unaware of stuff.

rph08 · 6 July 2017, 12:24 PM

Independence Day is one of my favorite holidays. Cooked up a couple of pork butts, a low country boil, and a few other items. Had about 50 guests over for a fun little get together that was capped off with an awesome fireworks display. Our Yorkie was there. I don't know and I don't really care if fireworks scare her. She's a dog, and she can just deal with it.

Ruud Van Driver · 6 July 2017, 12:45 PM

My little dog never had an issue with fireworks, thunderstorms or anything like that. Nothing much phased her apart from rain. I'm guessing she was a tough little cookie because she spent time as a stray and we rescued her from the Dog's Trust. But try getting her out of the house in the rain! More chance of biting your own butt. So much for bull terriers being tough!

Old Expat Beast · 6 July 2017, 01:11 PM

Seems there's nothing some of you guys won't argue out of all proportion. Some people need to cool down.

5 July 2017, 01:44 PM	#1
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5 July 2017, 01:58 PM	#2
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	I had boxers my whole life. No problem with fire works. The cat hated it __________________ ♛

5 July 2017, 02:27 PM	#8
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5 July 2017, 09:07 PM	#12
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	Every dog Ive ever had was terrified of fireworks. Except oddly, my two now. They go about their business as though nothing is amiss. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

5 July 2017, 10:32 PM	#13
One Ping Only "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Ken Location: WI Watch: several Posts: 1,639	The cats were not amused. Nor was I trying to go to bed at a reasonable hour. __________________ I have far too many expensive hobbies to even consider another one.

5 July 2017, 02:13 PM	#4
Canefan1 Banned Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Homestead Posts: 1,247	The commotion has come to an end. Hope everyone had a nice Independence Day. I think our dogs made it.

5 July 2017, 07:37 PM	#5
Mick P Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: UK / Spain Watch: 39mm Explorer Posts: 1,990	You should try living in Spain. Out here they set off fireworks for the slightest reason and that sets the dogs off barking which in turn sets other dogs off. The Spanish think this is great and set more fireworks off half a mile away. Eventually every dog in the village is barking and the Spanish love it. When we Brits complain, we are accused of being miserable old buggers and are told that we should buy ear plugs. Regards Mick

5 July 2017, 02:18 PM	#6
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	2 of my dogs don't mind them at all. The 3rd dog hates them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

5 July 2017, 07:20 PM	#11
milov "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Sydney Posts: 517	Private use of fireworks have been banned in all states in Australia for some time now. The Northern Territory however has held on the the practice for their annual Territory Day celebrations. Combining very poorly made Chinese fireworks with a population that leads the world in per capita alcohol consumption leads to many losses of eyes and fingers and sometimes lives. I've watched the territory day celebrations in Darwin from across the Bay. It looked like the footage I saw of Baghdad in 2003.

6 July 2017, 01:09 AM	#14
Dr.Brian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,906	One of my dogs doesn't like thunder and lightning, but she's not too bad with the fireworks. She just lays next to one of us and pants a bit. Thunder will have her scamper off to one of the rooms in the house without a window. She likes closets. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

6 July 2017, 01:35 AM	#15
Valenciawatchrepair Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ellijay, GA Posts: 1,504	We live in the city limits and 1 mile from the downtown square. Yesterday someone was shooting at exploding target and the sound was ridiculous. Fireworks were nowhere near as bad as that was.

6 July 2017, 01:45 AM	#16
Floorguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: Parrish fl. Watch: Tt datejust 16233 Posts: 20,952	My girl was a little jumpy too. But one night a year, I think she can handle it. I think a lot of us are forgetting that we were young once and probably did all the things that we complain about now! __________________ Rolex Omega Tag Heuer

6 July 2017, 03:34 AM	#17
Dr.Brian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,906	We have a thunder shirt, but I'm not convinced it actually helps. If I'm home I put it on her sometimes. She may pant less, but she still trembles and will go hide if it's close. It can't hurt to try though. I do wonder if it might help when we know that we aren't going to be there and know a t-storm is expected. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

6 July 2017, 04:42 AM	#18
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	One of ours is scared sh*tless of fireworks. If we had her loose, she'd ran away. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

6 July 2017, 05:19 AM	#19
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	my dog Blue (RIP) got a Xanax prescription for the second half of his life. Worked great! I'm sure results may vary, and while I didn't love giving him xanax it was the only thing that would calm him down. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

6 July 2017, 06:01 AM	#20
Canefan1 Banned Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Homestead Posts: 1,247	Thanks for chiming in everyone,I'm glad for the responses.

6 July 2017, 06:40 AM	#21
rr-nyc Liar & Ratbag Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: NYC / Miami Beach Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 5,344	Both my dogs can't stand thunderstorms or fireworks. If someone is home, they'll typically hide under a table nearby. If nobody is home, they are almost always found hiding in one of the bathrooms, furthest from a window

6 July 2017, 08:16 AM	#22
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,703	I hate the damm things ....my wife hates them....the cats really hate them.....some drunk asshole outside the front of my house popping them off at 2 am when im trying to sleep....i was ready to shoot him.

6 July 2017, 08:29 AM	#23
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Fireworks are illegal in our city. Very thankful for that. But even though they are illegal, some folks were still shooting them off last night. Both our current dogs do not even notice much when we have thunderstorms or the occasional fireworks. Sounds like we are very lucky. One of them does get very sick in the car. Poor dog just vomits repeatedly. Tried meds and other methods, but nothing helps. We just do not put in the car unless we have to. Nothing against fireworks, but never really did anything for me. Seems like an odd use of resources. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

6 July 2017, 09:13 AM	#26
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Our cats went crazy (we live near the fireworks). It felt like we were under attack. Fortunately we have Ativan (like valium) to calm them down if needed.

6 July 2017, 11:32 AM	#27
GermanyMatt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Matt Location: Northern VA Watch: 126711, 126610 Posts: 1,803	My dog didn't mind them a bit, but he lives his life pretty unaware of stuff.

6 July 2017, 12:24 PM	#28
rph08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Posts: 992	Independence Day is one of my favorite holidays. Cooked up a couple of pork butts, a low country boil, and a few other items. Had about 50 guests over for a fun little get together that was capped off with an awesome fireworks display. Our Yorkie was there. I don't know and I don't really care if fireworks scare her. She's a dog, and she can just deal with it. __________________ Can you name the truck with four wheel drive, smells like a steak and seats thirty-five... Canyonero! Canyonero!

6 July 2017, 12:45 PM	#29
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	My little dog never had an issue with fireworks, thunderstorms or anything like that. Nothing much phased her apart from rain. I'm guessing she was a tough little cookie because she spent time as a stray and we rescued her from the Dog's Trust. But try getting her out of the house in the rain! More chance of biting your own butt. So much for bull terriers being tough! __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

6 July 2017, 01:11 PM	#30
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Seems there's nothing some of you guys won't argue out of all proportion. Some people need to cool down.

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