Firework Prep for Dogs - Safe Space, Games & 10‑Day Plan

A practical plan to support your dog through fireworks.

Help your dog through fireworks with a calm, easy‑to‑follow plan. Set up the right safe space, use Free Work and Boom, Click, Treat to build confidence, and follow the 10‑day countdown before Bonfire Night. Includes when to speak to your vet/behaviourist for severe sensitivities.Have you ever lived with a dog that is terrified of gun fire, fireworks or thunderstorms? I have and I can categorically tell you its the most horrific experience to watch an animal go through that. One of the kindest things we can do is prepare our dogs for these events. In this ebook we offer advice on how to prepare for the big night, a 10 day pre event training guide and a variety of different training methods for you to engage with your dog or new puppy.

What you’ll learn

• Know your dog: why loud, unpredictable booms, flashes and smells can trigger a startle‑stress response. 
• Create a safe space that suits your home: choosing the right location (quiet, away from windows/doors), gentle containment, white‑noise options, comfort items, and how/when to trial pheromone/herbal support (with cautions). 
• Free Work confidence game: low‑key exploration + scattered food to pair firework sounds (very low volume at first) with calm behaviour—no startle is the goal. 
• “Boom, Click, Treat” counter‑conditioning game
• How to prepare in the days before 5th November: exercise/enrichment choices, feeder ideas, and short training blocks that help desensitise.
• 10‑day countdown plan to build up calmly and methodically, with rest between sessions—plus when to involve your vet/behaviourist for dogs with severe noise sensitivity or where medication is appropriate.

What you get

• A 13‑page, step‑by‑step eBook with safe‑space set‑up, daily games, and a 10‑day plan to support your dog before and during fireworks season.
• Clear notes on adjusting intensity and seeking professional help where needed.