Summer Sounds: How to Help Your Dog Cope with Loud Noises

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Summer brings longer days, garden-fresh produce, ice cream treats, vacations, and “staycations.” For the most part, it is a time of fun and relaxation. But summer also brings an increased chance of thunderstorms and fireworks—events that can be scary for your dog.

While some breeds of dogs may be more prone to fear of loud noises than others, it is more likely that temperament and past experience will influence a dog’s sensitivity and reactivity. Dogs that have not been exposed to a ...