Pets and Fireworks | Wyndham City

Tips to help your pet avoid Fireworks frights

Take your dog for a nice long walk on the day of the fireworks. This way they will not have as much excess energy to be anxious or excited
If you know your pet is afraid of loud noises, make them a safe place inside (away from large windows) to sleep. Perhaps even have a radio playing to dim the noise of fireworks
Close your blinds or curtains and leave the lights on so the noise and flashing of fireworks does not distress your pet
If your pet is an inside pet, leave the radio or television turned on so that it may dim the noise of fireworks
Make it business as usual and don’t make a fuss. The last thing you want to do is reinforce scared/timid behaviour
Try to distract your pet with toys, bones or treats during firework displays if they have to be outside
Consider a trainer to assist in training your dog so they are less frightened every time there is a loud noise
If you have to leave your pet outside, make sure that all gates are secure and locked

Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians

Wyndham City Council recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first Peoples of Australia. We acknowledge the Bunurong and Wadawurrung Peoples as Traditional Owners of the lands on which Wyndham City operates. The Wadawurrung and Bunurong Peoples have and always will belong to the Werribee Yalook (river), creeks, stars, hills and red clay of this Country. We pay respect to their Ancestors and Elders who always have, and always will, care for Country and community today and for future generations.