Halloween decorations seem to appear earlier every year. Pumpkins on doorsteps, skeletons in gardens and those stretchy white artificial cobwebs covering hedges, fences and bushes. They certainly create a spooky atmosphere, but many people don’t realise something about fake Halloween cobwebs. They can be dangerous to wildlife. Birds, bats and small animals can become tangled…
Your puppy’s first fireworks season is one of those experiences you cannot predict completely. Some puppies hear a distant bang, briefly look up and carry on with what they were doing. Others find the sudden noise, flashes and vibrations much more difficult. The important thing is not to wait until Bonfire Night to find out….
Bringing a rescue dog home means learning about the individual dog in front of you. You may know quite a lot about their previous life. You may know almost nothing. That uncertainty becomes particularly important during fireworks season. A rescue dog who seems confident with traffic, household noises and everyday walks may never have experienced…
Updated September 2026 Fireworks season can make something as ordinary as taking your dog for a walk much more complicated. A dog who is normally confident outside can be startled by a sudden bang. A nervous or rescue dog may become reluctant to leave home. Even a dog with excellent recall may run when frightened….
Fireworks have started, and your dog is frightened. Perhaps they are shaking, panting, hiding behind the sofa, following you everywhere or refusing to go into the garden. Or perhaps they have become very quiet and are simply lying somewhere looking tense. If you are reading this while fireworks are already going off, tonight is not…
Updated September 2026 Fireworks can be difficult for many dogs. The unpredictable bangs, whistles and flashes can leave some dogs looking for somewhere they feel protected. A simple safe space, or “fireworks den,” can give your dog a quieter place to retreat to when things outside become overwhelming. The important part is that the den…
