Activities For Your Dog
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4th of July
June 03, 2024
The Fourth of July is one of everyone's favorite holidays. Fun cookouts, outdoor games and of course the fireworks at the end of the night. Since we want to include our dogs in as many things as possible, with this holiday in particular, there are a few extra things we have to be cautious of.
In this post we're sharing safe ways to celebrate the Fourth of July with your dog including helpful safety tips, fun treat ideas and more!
There's nothing better than enjoying some time outside on the Fourth of July. For our dogs, there are a ton of fun things we can do with our dog at home or nearby such as:
Even though the cookout is probably one of everyone's favorite parts of the day (including our pups!), there are many foods and drinks that are not safe for your dog to consume.
Make sure to keep your dog away from alcohol, desserts and ultimately all BBQ food. The best thing you can do for your dog is to create their own dog-safe cookout treats, which we'll go into next!
You know how ice cream always sounds good on a hot day? Why not let your dog enjoy some too, dog ice cream that is! It's so easy to make a batch of healthy and safe frozen dog treats that your pup can enjoy throughout the summer, especially on the Fourth of July!
Below are some fun patriotic dog treat recipes from Pinterest that you can make for your dog:
One of the most important things to know for the Fourth of July is that most dogs don't like the fireworks. The noise often scares them and because of this, many dogs get lost on this holiday if not properly taken care of.
Here are some things you can do to keep your dog calm and safe during the fireworks:
At the end of the day, the number one thing you can do for your dog is to be with them. Your presence will help comfort them and aid with any anxiety and nervousness they're feeling.
Even though there are a lot of precautions for the Fourth of July with your dog, there's also a ton of fun too! We hope you all have a fantastic Fourth of July with your dogs and we'd love to see all of the fun you're having. Make sure to tag us in your photos/videos on Instagram @Carlsonpetproducts so we can see your patriotic pups!