Bonfire Night 2022: 6 ways to keep your dog calm during fireworks and Halloween - including when to walk them

October and November are a great time for autumn celebrations, with Halloween and Fireworks Night just around the corner. But while we humans gather around to watch the skies light up, our furry friends are often left terrified by the unexpected loud bangs and noises that the events bring.

Dogs have well-developed senses which mean that they experience sound and light on a completely different level from their owners. This can leave them anxious and disoriented during our firework night and Halloween antics.

Dogs that are anxious or stressed will show body language indicators such as panting, shaking, hiding and having their ears being flat at the back of their head. Classic FM will be bringing back its popular Pets Classics show over Bonfire Night to help keep pets calm but that’s not all you can do to reduce your pet’s fear.

Lorna Winter, co-founder and head of training at Zigzag, has shared her top tips on how you can help reduce your puppies’ firework fear. The tips include creating a safe space for your pet and distracting through play.