Cooper is a total mess with fireworks and any loud noise. He will go off with his tail between his legs and sit in a corner under a table. He won't come out unless I physically go get him. The only thing that seems to help is his "big boy shirt". I put it on him whenever there is a thunderstorm or we expect fireworks. I believe that it mentally makes him feel more secure because he knows his shirt is special. I've also read that the shirt may make him feel like he's receiving a hug, although I don't know if I believe that. As long as he wears his shirt and we keep him busy he's pretty much ok. But, he definitely hears it and is quite scared the entire time.
Max doesn't seem scared but he barks when he hears the fireworks. If he saw fireworks he would probably run towards them, while Cooper would run away. |