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Tips For Fit Dog Exercise That's Safe From Fireworks

6/27/2014

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The Fourth of July is just around the corner and fit dogs need their exercise despite the dog dangers of the holiday. Responsible people know it is not safe to take dogs to any holiday celebrations with fireworks but can fit dogs get enough exercise without risking injury or trauma? Fitting in fit dog time is not always easy or convenient but getting fit dogs enough safe exercise around fireworks heavy holidays can be done. Here are our fit dog Fourth of July tips:

  • Bookend Fireworks Day With Fitness Days: Plan some extra special fit dog outings the day(s) before and after the fireworks heavy holiday. Go on a long hike somewhere new, schedule a play date, try a new dog park or sign up for a dog sport class, workshop or fun run. With a lot of excitement leading up to and after the 4th, it is possible you fit dog will be happy to take a day off!
  • See The Sunrise: Get up and out early for your fit dog time on the day most people will be bringing out their heavy fireworks artillery.
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  • Seek Solace: Go on a pet friendly road trip to somewhere with less or no fireworks. This could be a day trip or multiple day vacation. Fireworks are not allowed in most campgrounds and many parks. Search the internet or ask around for quiet, fireworks free or less places near-by.
  • Extra Intensity: Fit dogs accustomed to moderate intensity exercises can get worn out faster (before or between fireworks noise) if the intensity of the exercise is taken up a notch. Try to speed up your walk, add a few hills or do some intervals. If you get extra sweaty, your dog is working harder too!
  • Timing Is Everything: In most neighborhoods, fireworks begin to get going just after dark so if fit dogs get high intensity exercise before the majority of the fireworks begin to explode, humans and fit dogs will enjoy the rest of the evening a lot more. Jason and I sometimes make a game of hurrying outside... it speeds up our walk or adds excitement to playing i the yard. And if we aren't home or done playing yet but we hear an explosion, we cheerily run the dogs back to the house. If you're a night owl, you can even go out for some fit dog time late, after the fire works have subsided.
  • There's Safety Indoors: Shut the windows, turn on all the white noise you can in your house (fans, music, television) and get out the toys: tug toys, balls, puzzles, anything and everything. Playhide and seek, do some basic training, stretch and massage, make some tunnels with blankets and some jumps with pillows. The possibilities are endless!
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Fit dogs stick it to having a lazy 4th of July.
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Tugging fireworks fears away.

No matter what you do to keep your fit dog moving while staying safe from fireworks on the Fourth of July, remember that if you are going to any event where there will be fireworks, you dog will be happier and safer at home. Don't leave your dog in the car or in the yard and even if your dog is used to playing off leash, keep the leash on when there is risk fireworks may spook your dog. Don't say it will never happen to your dog... most of the signs people post searching for their lost dog on the 5th of July say "our dog has never run off before." Also remember that if you head out for fit dog time on the 5th of July your neighborhood and even your yard may be littered with dangerous for dogs fireworks remnants.

Stay safe and fit out there!
Please leave any of your fit dog Fourth of July tips in the comments.
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Emma link
6/26/2014 08:52:25 pm

We love to be up early and exercise. Mom is always home with us the night of the 4th just in case anyone freaks out. From our house we can see and hear fireworks in many different towns as we are up a bit higher. You may want to change the first word in There's safety indoors or add the word "on" after it. Mom and I were cracking up :) Happy FitDog Friday!

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Bethany
6/26/2014 09:08:06 pm

That typo just made me laugh out loud too- oops! I chose the less curse wordy correction. I don't think I have ever been quite so aware of the "u" and "i" being right next to each other on the keyboard before... Thanks!

Your mom is lucky to get fireworks and pet peace of mind! Jason and I love to watch fireworks and the pets have always been fine indoors with music on but out of fear for the safety of the house (fire, vandalism) we usually just stay home on the 4th now too. There's nothing wrong with watching fireworks on TV! :)

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SlimDoggy link
6/26/2014 10:17:53 pm

Great tips for distracting the dogs when the fireworks start. Luckily we live far enough from the center of things that they can barely be heard. Thanks for joining the Hop.

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Bethany
6/27/2014 07:30:09 pm

Your neighborhood is the kind of solace seeking I recommend. Lucky you! Maybe you should have a fireworks free fit dog party? ;)

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Diane @ To Dog With Love link
6/26/2014 10:26:38 pm

Great tips! We'll probably walk down to watch the Peachtree Road Race here -- even though we won't run in it (too crowded for a pup), it's a nice walk down to the finish line to watch all the elite runners and the rest of the crowd come through. Love your sunrise photo!
Diane and Rocco

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Bethany
6/27/2014 07:31:41 pm

Social time that is guaranteed to be free of fireworks is a great way to get worn out too! Sounds like fun. I hope you have a wonderful holiday.

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Peggy link
6/26/2014 10:54:32 pm

I've heard many suggestions for how to ease fireworks anxiety, but this is the first time anyone's mentioned working out and fitness training to distract. Great idea. Fortunately, my guys aren't anxious during fireworks.

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Bethany
6/27/2014 07:33:43 pm

Thanks Peggy! Wilhelm, Brychwyn and Huxley could care less about fireworks but I still hate risking having them near unpredictable fire when they are covered in flammable fur.

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Sage link
6/26/2014 11:01:36 pm

Good tips, Bethany! We do have a hike planned the day before, but will definitely need to do all we can on fireworks night.

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Bethany
6/27/2014 07:36:10 pm

And when the 4th is on a Friday like this year, the exploding "fun" will go on all weekend... ugh!

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Talent Hounds link
6/27/2014 02:14:58 am

Almost forgot there is fireworks this weekend. Thanks for the tips and reminder!

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Bethany
6/27/2014 07:38:12 pm

I often forget about firework heavy holidays until I hear those first explosions... then it's too late to get in fit dog time!

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Mark at DBDT link
6/27/2014 02:56:51 am

We are early exercisers and often seek quite spaces during fireworks. Veruca is afraid of loud bangs--fireworks, thunder, gun shots--so we will be heading indoors and maybe watch the fireworks on TV.

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Bethany
6/27/2014 07:39:53 pm

The only time I could drag super fireworks anxiety dog Tynan out for days before and after the 4th was super early mornings. I hope you have a wonderful holiday Mark!

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Reilly & Denny link
6/27/2014 03:33:11 am

As much I love fireworks I must admit I am happy they are banned around our city due to the fire risk issue. They have specific family safe spots people can go to - to see the fireworks. Of coarse people usually ignore the ban. Thankfully neither of the boys are scared of fireworks or storms

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Bethany
6/27/2014 07:42:38 pm

It's the safety risk in the city that makes me dislike illegal fireworks. And the popularity of ignoring that fireworks are illegal is why Jason and I have to stay home on the 4th- our yard is all wood chips so it's basically a big pile of kindling!

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Bailey link
6/27/2014 05:15:48 am

Great tips.

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Bethany
6/27/2014 07:43:06 pm

Thank you Bailey.

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Tenacious Little Terrier link
6/27/2014 07:51:29 am

The boyfriend and I take turns watching Mr. N during the major firework holidays. I normally take New Years and he takes the Fourth.

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Bethany
6/27/2014 07:45:31 pm

Since we don't usually need to worry about the house being set afire on New Years and fireworks aren't going off all day or all week, Jason and I can actually enjoy that holiday together and with the dogs too!

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Golden Woofs: Sugar link
6/27/2014 01:34:44 pm

We usually walk in the morning and on the 4th we are attending a parade so that will be Sugar's workout :-) We live by the gold course and they have fireworks :-( Have a Safe 4th. Golden Woofs

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Bethany
6/27/2014 07:47:38 pm

I love our neighborhood but being able to monitor the safety of the house and pets AND enjoy a fireworks display would be great. I hope you have a wonderful 4th!

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Kimberly Gauthier link
6/28/2014 08:54:20 am

Great post! Thanks for letting me know about it. I'm going to share it all over the world, because this message can't be shared enough. So many people are dreading the Fourth.

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Bethany
7/5/2014 10:17:28 am

Thanks Kimberly. We got out for a nine mile walk on Thursday and an early dog park play and swim yesterday. The dogs are still tired! All went well here last night despite the house shaking booms that went on well past midnight. I hope it went as well for everyone.

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sand spring chesapeakes link
6/30/2014 12:44:38 pm

Great tips, thank you for sharing, have a great 4th

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Bethany
7/5/2014 10:18:14 am

All's well here. I certainly hope everyone stayed safe!

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Anna link
7/2/2014 03:48:29 am

This is really amazing advice! I have a basset hound, Norman, who is so scared of loud noises. We have usual park days that falls on the 4th of July this year so I like your idea of switching up the times to do a sunrise activity. Also, I've learned my lesson to stay indoors with him. He doesn't do well outside with all the fireworks. He also reacts better to my comforting actions than my comforting words. Thanks for these great tips!

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Bethany
7/5/2014 10:23:18 am

Thank you Anna. Since loud noises are WAY louder for dogs more sensitive ears, any muffling (like being indoors, playing the radio, etc) always helps keep pets safer during fireworks. And it's true that if we humans don't make as big of a deal out of the noise, the dogs will read that and feel more safe. I hope you and Norman (LOVE that name for a basset!) had a lovely sunrise at the park and a very relaxed Independence Day!

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Anu link
7/8/2014 12:03:31 am

These are great tips. I would have never thought of some. Thank you for sharing. - Petnet(io)

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