I'm not happy right now.....by Jonah

gene · 07-04-2008, 09:35 PM

I'm not a happy boy right now......there is too much noise and I don't like it at all!! There's bright lights going off everywhere. I can't lay down and sleep or nothing. I'm just sitting close to dad with my best sad face on. I can't wait til it's over!
Jonah

Poor Jonah.....our first year with fire works was ok. Then last year he actually saw them and didn't like it at all. He doesn't bark, he just either sits right next to me, or if we're outside, he just stands with his tail tucked tight between his legs......poor little guy. At least it's only once a year.Miko and Rumor are unfazed.

How does everyone else's doods do with fireworks??

Raleighsmom · 07-04-2008, 09:46 PM

Bwahahaha..fireworks just started here at 9:30, and Molly is snoozing way...Raleigh??? Well the first boom he heard, he jumped off the couch anhd started barking...probably thought a car door shut in the driveway....can't wait to see what happens with the grand finale when they all go off at once...btw..the fireworks are about 4-5 miles away , downtown...but the sound certainly does carry!!!

Don't be scared Jonah..Dad will protect you!!!

P.S. I had to tell Mommy to WAKE UP!!! She posted this reply in the
"I'm so excited...Jonah"...duh..sometimes I wonder about her,,ya know???

Raleigh...

annabelles mom · 07-04-2008, 10:01 PM

Jonah, I'm not happy either, I'm curled up on the couch next to Mommy

Sammy-Doo's Fam · 07-04-2008, 10:07 PM

awh... poor guy.
Sampson wasn't allowed down on the beach where the fireworks happen.
But loud noises starttle him so he'd probably be scared.

gene · 07-04-2008, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raleighsmom

P.S. I had to tell Mommy to WAKE UP!!! She posted this reply in the
"I'm so excited...Jonah"...duh..sometimes I wonder about her,,ya know???

Raleigh...

Truth be told....I accidentally posted this on that thread first! Thought I caught it before anyone else did......

We're still going strong here. For a depressed area where no one supposedly has any money.....there's a lot of people in my neighborhood with really excellent fireworks!

BSCK · 07-04-2008, 10:43 PM

This is our first Fourth of July with Daisy, and the fireworks are making her crazy! She's not acting "scared" exactly - more like excited and anxious. She's running around the house trying to figure out where all the popping sounds are coming from, and when I let her out, she flew out the door and dashed all around the yard barking. She doesn't know what it is, but she's determined to protect us from it, bless her heart.

I've had other dogs who were terrified and hid, and one who wasn't fazed, but Daisy's "lemme at 'em" reaction is a new one for me!

Gene, I hope Jonah can find a comfy place to ride it out and that it's all over soon!

S.

Sammy-Doo's Fam · 07-04-2008, 11:03 PM

Well come to find out, today at Meme's house they lit some fireworks (I had to work 11 hours... and no time and 1/2 pay either!

)and Sampson got so spooked he ran right THROUGH the screen door!
My poor baby!
Meme was MAD we didn't think ahead and be more concerned for him before they lit them.

ellabee · 07-04-2008, 11:19 PM

Awww Jonah sweetie, I used to have a really bad thunder phobia until I was well into my 20s, so I know how scary the boomies can be. Hang in there and snuggle with Dad. It's the best feeling there is.

Dexter was unfazed too. He looked around once or twice and went back to sleep.

pringle's mom · 07-04-2008, 11:23 PM

I live less than 1/2 mile from where the town's fireworks go off. I can see them really well from my backyard. Pringle, my cattle dog mix, has never really cared much about them and now he's basically so deaf it's no real problem for him. My old lab jesse was always afraid, but got a little less so every year. Last year she actually watched them with me with only minimal shaking.

As for the the new dood, Finn (formerly known as Gray), well, it wasn't pretty! Unfortunately we were in the backyard investigating when the first one went off. It was big, loud and beautiful. It also scared the bejeebers out of him. Thank goodness I put his leash on him before we went out, just in case. The yard is fenced, but he was totally freaked out. We spent the next half hour hiding in the bathroom! LOL! He has recovered quite well and wanted to go back out to investigate when it was over. I just hope I didn't traumatize him by taking him out at the worst possible moment!

Jonah, sweetie, we feel your pain. Maybe try some rescue remedy next year. It did seem to help calm Finn a bit. If only I had given it to him before they started...

blueteal · 07-04-2008, 11:56 PM

How are ya doing Jonah is it getting any better?
Just snuggle closer to dad till it is done.................
My Mom sends you lots of hugs..........

Woof woof

Denver

Maddjaxx · 07-05-2008, 12:09 AM

We watch the fireworks from our deck every year. We too live a very short distance from the park where the are shot. Normally we have about 30 people. It's an annual event, but this year many people were headed in different directions so we decided to skip it. It was fun watching and relaxing instead of hosting that many people and the clean up is much easier.

We sat on the deck with Marley and Jewel our Newfie friend and Marley lounged through alot of it. Did phase him or Jewel a bit. They both paid little or no attention. After the grand finale, we took a short walk and they saw lots of fireworks in the air being shot off in the streets. Again no problem.

After a full day of having fun, this is what they looked like prior to the fireworks. During the show..not much difference.

annabelles mom · 07-05-2008, 12:42 AM

it's 12:40 am and it's been 10 minutes since we've heard any fireworks, so after 4 hours I think they have stopped for the night, Annabelle is Happy !

Tink · 07-05-2008, 12:49 AM

None of mine seemed too worried by the fireworks. We had people setting them off in 3 different directions all within a mile or so of us. They were curious and puzzled, but no panic thank goodness.

I've had dogs that were scared of fireworks. It's no fun!
Here's hoping things settle down soon for all their sakes.

gene · 07-05-2008, 04:13 AM

Jonah was fine as soon as we went to bed (early). I watched the Kids in the Hall on dvd, and he fell right asleep, even though the neighborhood show was still going on. Maybe next year we'll just head straight to bed during the whole show.....

**MaxandMe** · 07-05-2008, 08:23 AM

OUR 4 doodles here : MAX, PEANUT, DEXTER, KIRBY well they did great!
neighbors on both sides had BIG Professional fireworks and not one doodle barked or hid

in fact later in the night we walked next door leaving all 4 doodles loose
END RESULT: HOUSE was intact

Leslie/Jerry were stunned as i guess they say fireworks usually bothers at least one of their doodles
Last weekend my next door neighbors did a PRE_LIM 4th of July party desensitizing Max and Peanut hahaha their fireworks kept shooting off going into my yard while we sat safely on my side porch watching hahhaa

07-04-2008, 09:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
gene Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: youngstown ohio Posts: 8,619	I'm not happy right now.....by Jonah I'm not a happy boy right now......there is too much noise and I don't like it at all!! There's bright lights going off everywhere. I can't lay down and sleep or nothing. I'm just sitting close to dad with my best sad face on. I can't wait til it's over! Jonah Poor Jonah.....our first year with fire works was ok. Then last year he actually saw them and didn't like it at all. He doesn't bark, he just either sits right next to me, or if we're outside, he just stands with his tail tucked tight between his legs......poor little guy. At least it's only once a year.Miko and Rumor are unfazed. How does everyone else's doods do with fireworks?? __________________ gene , jonah , miko and rumor "A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down." - Robert Benchley

07-04-2008, 09:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Raleighsmom Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Windsor,Ct Posts: 4,617	Bwahahaha..fireworks just started here at 9:30, and Molly is snoozing way...Raleigh??? Well the first boom he heard, he jumped off the couch anhd started barking...probably thought a car door shut in the driveway....can't wait to see what happens with the grand finale when they all go off at once...btw..the fireworks are about 4-5 miles away , downtown...but the sound certainly does carry!!! Don't be scared Jonah..Dad will protect you!!! P.S. I had to tell Mommy to WAKE UP!!! She posted this reply in the "I'm so excited...Jonah"...duh..sometimes I wonder about her,,ya know??? Raleigh... __________________ Kathie,Raleigh & Molly! "Who can believe that there is no soul behind those luminous eyes!" ~ Theophile Gautier

07-04-2008, 10:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sammy-Doo's Fam Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 593	awh... poor guy. Sampson wasn't allowed down on the beach where the fireworks happen. But loud noises starttle him so he'd probably be scared. __________________ “The great pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too.” ~ Samuel Butler Alicia & Sampson-Doodle

07-04-2008, 11:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
Sammy-Doo's Fam Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 593	Well come to find out, today at Meme's house they lit some fireworks (I had to work 11 hours... and no time and 1/2 pay either! )and Sampson got so spooked he ran right THROUGH the screen door! My poor baby! Meme was MAD we didn't think ahead and be more concerned for him before they lit them. __________________ “The great pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too.” ~ Samuel Butler Alicia & Sampson-Doodle

07-04-2008, 11:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
ellabee Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 1,551	Awww Jonah sweetie, I used to have a really bad thunder phobia until I was well into my 20s, so I know how scary the boomies can be. Hang in there and snuggle with Dad. It's the best feeling there is. Dexter was unfazed too. He looked around once or twice and went back to sleep. __________________ -Lynn & "Dexter #3" (third Dexter to join the forum - and Sandy's littermate!)

07-04-2008, 10:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
annabelles mom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: lkkkkkkkkkkkkk Posts: 6,837	Jonah, I'm not happy either, I'm curled up on the couch next to Mommy

07-04-2008, 10:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
BSCK Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 24	This is our first Fourth of July with Daisy, and the fireworks are making her crazy! She's not acting "scared" exactly - more like excited and anxious. She's running around the house trying to figure out where all the popping sounds are coming from, and when I let her out, she flew out the door and dashed all around the yard barking. She doesn't know what it is, but she's determined to protect us from it, bless her heart. I've had other dogs who were terrified and hid, and one who wasn't fazed, but Daisy's "lemme at 'em" reaction is a new one for me! Gene, I hope Jonah can find a comfy place to ride it out and that it's all over soon! S.

07-04-2008, 11:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
pringle's mom Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 667	I live less than 1/2 mile from where the town's fireworks go off. I can see them really well from my backyard. Pringle, my cattle dog mix, has never really cared much about them and now he's basically so deaf it's no real problem for him. My old lab jesse was always afraid, but got a little less so every year. Last year she actually watched them with me with only minimal shaking. As for the the new dood, Finn (formerly known as Gray), well, it wasn't pretty! Unfortunately we were in the backyard investigating when the first one went off. It was big, loud and beautiful. It also scared the bejeebers out of him. Thank goodness I put his leash on him before we went out, just in case. The yard is fenced, but he was totally freaked out. We spent the next half hour hiding in the bathroom! LOL! He has recovered quite well and wanted to go back out to investigate when it was over. I just hope I didn't traumatize him by taking him out at the worst possible moment! Jonah, sweetie, we feel your pain. Maybe try some rescue remedy next year. It did seem to help calm Finn a bit. If only I had given it to him before they started... __________________ Susan, Pringle, Finn & Gracie Rose

07-04-2008, 11:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
blueteal Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,334	How are ya doing Jonah is it getting any better? Just snuggle closer to dad till it is done................. My Mom sends you lots of hugs.......... Woof woof Denver

07-05-2008, 12:09 AM	#11 (permalink)
Maddjaxx Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,083	We watch the fireworks from our deck every year. We too live a very short distance from the park where the are shot. Normally we have about 30 people. It's an annual event, but this year many people were headed in different directions so we decided to skip it. It was fun watching and relaxing instead of hosting that many people and the clean up is much easier. We sat on the deck with Marley and Jewel our Newfie friend and Marley lounged through alot of it. Did phase him or Jewel a bit. They both paid little or no attention. After the grand finale, we took a short walk and they saw lots of fireworks in the air being shot off in the streets. Again no problem. After a full day of having fun, this is what they looked like prior to the fireworks. During the show..not much difference. __________________ Greg "I used to look at my dog and think, 'If you were a little smarter you could tell me what you were thinking,' and he'd look at me like he was saying, 'If you were a little smarter, I wouldn't have to.'" - Fred Jungclaus

07-05-2008, 12:42 AM	#12 (permalink)
annabelles mom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: lkkkkkkkkkkkkk Posts: 6,837	it's 12:40 am and it's been 10 minutes since we've heard any fireworks, so after 4 hours I think they have stopped for the night, Annabelle is Happy !

07-05-2008, 12:49 AM	#13 (permalink)
Tink Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: West central Wisconsin Posts: 2,506	None of mine seemed too worried by the fireworks. We had people setting them off in 3 different directions all within a mile or so of us. They were curious and puzzled, but no panic thank goodness. I've had dogs that were scared of fireworks. It's no fun! Here's hoping things settle down soon for all their sakes. __________________ www.tinkerdoodle.net Hickory, Ava, Hana, Misty, and Chip (happy master of his Harem)

07-05-2008, 04:13 AM	#14 (permalink)
gene Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: youngstown ohio Posts: 8,619	Jonah was fine as soon as we went to bed (early). I watched the Kids in the Hall on dvd, and he fell right asleep, even though the neighborhood show was still going on. Maybe next year we'll just head straight to bed during the whole show..... __________________ gene , jonah , miko and rumor "A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down." - Robert Benchley

07-05-2008, 08:23 AM	#15 (permalink)
MaxandMe Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 15,103	OUR 4 doodles here : MAX, PEANUT, DEXTER, KIRBY well they did great! neighbors on both sides had BIG Professional fireworks and not one doodle barked or hid in fact later in the night we walked next door leaving all 4 doodles loose END RESULT: HOUSE was intact Leslie/Jerry were stunned as i guess they say fireworks usually bothers at least one of their doodles Last weekend my next door neighbors did a PRE_LIM 4th of July party desensitizing Max and Peanut hahaha their fireworks kept shooting off going into my yard while we sat safely on my side porch watching hahhaa __________________ *Annmarie, Max,& Peanut* "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France uncondtional love: what a dog always does for us and humans strive to do but can we?

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