There are lots of fireworks and noisy activities planned for this weekend on both sides of the border, so here are some tips to help keep your pets safe.
More pets run away on the Fourth of July than any other day - so take a sec to review these tips:
- Good info from the WTNH in Connecticut (video)
- Cesar Milan - the Dog Whisperer
- 10 ways to calm pets during fireworks
- Why dogs are afraid of fireworks, and how you can help
- PETA - helping dogs cope with fireworks
like everything else, the 'experts' sometimes contradict each other - so choose the approach that works best for you and your fur babies.