New Year's celebrations are accompanied by noise and shouts of guests, flashes of fireworks and salutes, as well as explosions of firecrackers.
All these loud and sudden sounds frighten dogs, provoke stress and cannot but affect the behavior of animals.
Therefore, dog owners should know how to calm their pets during the holidays. Here is what foreign experts suggest.
How to calm a dog
At home, it won’t be difficult to calm your pet down.
The most effective method is classical music, which has a calming effect on the dog's pulse and reduces stress levels.
Instead of music, you can turn on calm New Year's musical films.
Even if there is a noisy group of people in the house, familiar sounds will calm your pet and make him feel more comfortable.
It is believed that when watching such films, dogs calm down faster after a walk and fall asleep faster.
At the same time, experts have found that dogs don't like films similar to Die Hard.
Only 10% of dogs tested responded to the film without stress.
Therefore, pay attention to the soundtrack of the film.
It should be quiet and without any loud noises.
With these tips, you can help keep your pet safe from anxiety and stress.
