"NYE plan? Provide your dog with a quiet retreat to stay calm amid the celebration noises. 🐾✨ #DogTipTuesday #NYESafety"

Remember, fireworks are illegal in Washoe County. Thousands, especially kids & teens, are injured by fireworks each year. Choose safe alternatives like glow sticks & silly string to celebrate this New Year’s Eve!

#FireworksSafety #NYESafety #StaySafe #NFPA #CelebrateSafely

Dog under chair: “provide us with a comfy safe spot or allow us free access to our self-chosen safe spot.” Dog with chew: “Give us a long lasting chew, lickmat, food puzzles, Snuffle mat or frozen Kong. (DIY with ice cube tray) Dog taking treat: “Offer us treats after every bang! Bang, then treats, bang, then treats.” Dog receiving affection: “Comfort us, please. You cannot ‘reinforce’ fear.”

•📱your vet about medication.
• High value treats. 🍌🧀🍗🥩
• Plan 🚽 well in advance of 🕛.
• Double-leash.
• Be with 🐕 when outside.

#MnSheltieRescue #sheltie #BlueskySheltie #DogSafety #SkySheltie #ShetlandSheepdog #BlueskyShelties #SheltieSafety #SheltiesOfBluesky #NYEsafety #SheltiesOfSky