The Fourth of July is a time for BBQs, friends, fireworks—and unfortunately, a lot of anxiety for family pets. Loud booms, flashing lights, and crowded parties can send even the most confident dogs running for cover.
At Pet Waste Wranglers, we work closely with groomers, trainers, pet pros, and dog-friendly businesses. With the holiday around the corner, here are some helpful pet safety tips you can share with your clients to help them get through the holiday with happy tails and calm pups.
🔊 Why Fireworks Freak Out Pets
Fireworks are unpredictable, loud, and unlike anything dogs or cats hear in daily life. The noise can trigger a fight-or-flight response, leading to stress, hiding, pacing, or worse, escape attempts.
In fact, more dogs go missing on the Fourth of July than any other day of the year.
✅ Tips to Share With Customers Before the Fireworks Start
Whether you’re a trainer, groomer, vet, or landscaper who sees pets regularly, these tips are easy to pass along to customers before the big weekend.
1. Keep Pets Indoors (Even If They’re Usually Outdoor Dogs)
Remind customers to bring pets inside before the sun sets. Even dogs with fenced yards can panic and jump or dig their way out when the fireworks start.
🐾 Bonus Tip: Take them for a walk before dark to avoid any mid-boom potty breaks.
2. Create a “Safe Spot” Inside
Encourage pet owners to create a quiet room with a bed, toys, and maybe a white noise machine or fan. Closing the blinds and turning on calming music or the TV can help drown out outside noise.
3. Make Sure IDs and Microchips Are Up to Date
Just in case a pet bolts, ID tags and microchip info should be current. Let customers know this is one of the simplest—and most important—steps they can take.
4. Try Calming Products
If you’re a groomer or trainer who offers retail, consider suggesting:
- Thundershirts or calming vests
- Vet-approved CBD treats or calming chews
- Pheromone sprays
Be sure to remind customers to try these in advance—not for the first time during the fireworks.
5. Tire Them Out During the Day
A good walk, game of fetch, or training session in the afternoon helps pets burn off nervous energy so they’re more likely to rest at night.
6. Stay Calm Yourself
Pets mirror our energy. Encourage families to stay chill, speak calmly, and avoid reacting too strongly to fireworks themselves. Their calm energy helps pets feel more secure.
💩 One Last Thing: Don’t Forget the Yard Cleanup
After the long weekend, pet owners (and businesses) often find their yards full of, well… holiday leftovers. Fireworks trash, food scraps, and of course—pet waste.
Let us handle the cleanup. At Pet Waste Wranglers, we offer quick, affordable post-holiday scooping to get your yard (or your client’s yard) back to a fresh, guest-ready space.
🚀 Want to Keep the Pets Calm and the Yards Clean?
If you’re a local service pro looking to offer added value to your customers this Fourth of July, feel free to share this blog or partner with us for referral perks and flyers for your shop or training center.
Have a safe, happy Fourth—and don’t forget to take care of our furry family members!
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Pet Waste Wranglers
Clean Yards. Happy Pets. Zero Firework Freakouts.
