Fourth of July Safety Tips For Dog Owners
The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and at Hounds Town USA, we’re just as excited as any other dog lovers to celebrate with fireworks and barbecues. However, while the Fourth of July is a fun holiday for humans, many of the central events can be stressful and even dangerous for dogs. Between loud noises, crowds, and unsafe foods, there are a lot of risks for pups at this time of year.
Thankfully, at Hounds Town, we can provide an enriching environment away from the chaos for your dog through doggy daycare and dog boarding. These are our Hounds Town-approved safety tips for dog owners on the Fourth of July—because dogs and humans both deserve to have a great holiday.
🎯 Tip 1: Keep Your Dog Away from Fireworks
Fireworks might be fun for people, but for dogs, they can trigger intense anxiety and fear. The sudden loud noises and flashing lights often cause dogs to hide, pace, bark excessively, or even try to escape. In fact, more pets go missing on the Fourth of July than any other day of the year—loud noises are something to take seriously.
Rather than leaving your dog at home to cope with the stress alone, book an overnight dog boarding stay at Hounds Town this Fourth of July. Our boarding facilities offer a secure environment where your dog can relax and play with their pack, far from the noise and chaos of fireworks.
🍔 Tip 2: Watch the Cookout Table
Fourth of July barbecues are filled with tempting foods that can pose serious risks to your dog’s health. Common party items like hot dogs, chicken bones, grapes, chocolate, and alcoholic beverages can all be harmful to pets. If you’re grilling this year, it’s important to keep an eye on your pup around the cookout area. When you’re entertaining at home, consider keeping your dog in an area of the house where they can’t access the kitchen or grilling areas. Better yet, let Hounds Town take care of your dog while you’re cooking—our structured pack play and enrichment-based doggy daycare can provide your pup with a full day of activity while you focus on grilling.
🧘 Tip 3: Provide a Calm Environment
With loud noises, unfamiliar guests, and disrupted routines, the Fourth of July can be overwhelming for many dogs. Creating an environment where your dog can just be a dog can help them feel more at ease, whether that means setting up a quiet room at home or planning a day at Hounds Town. Our pack-based doggy daycare offers a way for your dog to get their energy out around other pups, making it an ideal solution for social dogs.Regularly bringing your dog to daycare can help prevent destructive behavior, ease separation anxiety, and provide a healthy outlet for energy—so your dog can celebrate the holiday in their own way.
When you have the right plan to support your dog through the Fourth of July, there’s no reason why the holiday should be stressful. Book them an overnight stay at Hounds Town for the holiday weekend and head off to enjoy a day of grilling and fireworks on your own. Remember to book early—spots fill quickly over holiday weekends!