The majority of dogs are afraid of fireworks as the flashes of light and loud sounds trigger a sense of danger. Getty Images/Shutterstock Why are dogs afraid of fireworks?

STEVE SNELL/Gun Dog Supply Everybody needs to be careful with fireworks around their young dogs and older dogs that have not been properly conditioned to gunfire (see video).Fireworks are ...

Fireworks scare many dogs due to the loud sounds, flashing lights, and unfamiliar smells they don’t understand. Before the holiday, help your dog by playing firework sounds softly and pairing ...

Dogs experience sounds differently than humans. They can hear higher frequencies and sounds at much lower volumes than we can. So the noise from fireworks can be far more intense for them.

Fireworks are threatening: The loud noise and unpredictability of fireworks can cause dogs to perceive them as threats, triggering their fight-or-flight system, according to Purina.

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The Fourth of July can be stressful for dogs, who can get anxious with the louder-than-usual noise. Here are some tips to keep them safe and keep them home.

However, for dogs, this festive holiday can be extremely scary and anxiety-provoking. “Anxiety around fireworks is attributed to the loud and unfamiliar sound that dogs do not understand.