Neighbour asked us not to do fireworks?

[lockdownqueen]

I'm in a group chat with girls on our new build estate I've sent out a pre warning as hubby has gone and bought some. Everyone was fine and said they will be in there gardens to watch then one of the girls asked us not too as her dog has severe panic attacks.

don't know what to do? Kids have been looking forward to them.

aibu to go ahead and do them?

Don't let the fireworks go...please...it terrifies these poor dogs....have a heart

Any one on here that thinks it's fine to let off fireworks is a selfish cock.

You can desensitise a puppy to fireworks by playing them on YouTube or whatever and treating tons. Obviously more difficult with a rescue, but still doable.

You’ve given notice, people with reactive dogs can’t ask everyone to plan their life around their dog. That’s the owner’s responsibility.

@Griselda1

Don't do it, the impact on animals is horrendous and what do you expect your neighbour to do with their dog.

It’s bonfire night! Come on give the kids around some fun to look forward to ffs especially this year

It's cruel for you to go ahead after being asked not to for a genuine reason.

My dog is a quivering wreck and has been for the last few nights. However I wouldn’t dream of telling someone they can’t have fireworks on bonfire night. I just wish they were just for one night though and not so spread out.

@foreverandalways

Don't let the fireworks go...please...it terrifies these poor dogs....have a heart

It’s bonfire night ffs

I would have thought she could have got a sedative from the vet if she knows her dog suffers so badly. But I'm sorry I wouldn't not have them, and disappoint the children.

Our village is very much divided between the longer residing residents , most of which tend to have animals , particularly horses , and the newer ones, who bought plots of land on which they built executive houses to live the rural life , only to find that they can’t quite do what they please without consequence . Two years ago my neighbour’s seriously expensive event horse was irrepably injured , because one of the newer residents decided to set off the loudest fireworks he could buy , in the field nearby . The horse , even though sedated , jumped out of his stable , and bolted into a large ditch , causing a fire brigade rescue. The horse snapped two tendons and will never compete again . Ten years of work ruined for ten minutes fun . The insurance company is going after the resident , who has since moved to another county because it was broadcast far and wide what he’d done.

Last year , two residents came to blows for the same reason and got arrested . In the same year, one who insisted on setting off display fireworks in his garden , went out the next day , came back to find someone had put one though his letterbox . Burned his hallway and he was lucky not to lose the house.

I get that displays have been cancelled and irs shit . But is it really worth all this ?

I had an old rescue dog with a heart condition and a nervous disposition, so can understand how stressed owners and pets get.
That said, it is Bonfire Night and you have been good enough to give her notice, so I think it's fair enough tonight. Its up to her now to make sure her pet is kept as comfortable and safe as possible.
What used to make me feel grumpy was fireworks in the days/weeks leading up to Bonfire Night - one night, yes of course. Weeks of it is really selfish.

Personally I couldn't do it if I knew it was going to distress an animal extremely close by, imagine it dies because you wanted to let off the fireworks - dramatic but it does happen, hopefully you won't need the neighbour for anything because I doubt she'll be willing to help.

Your gonna do it anyway so why post about it? Get on with it, I do genuinely think they should be banned for private sale as they've been going off for about two weeks now and not only
animals but it distresses people with MH issues but oh well as long as other people see the sky light up

For some reason,I thought people wouldn’t be doing fireworks this year 🤷‍♀️

I couldn't do it, knowing that the dog was terrified.

I have a dog and expect this on 5/11. What annoyed me is that I took my fog out at 4.30 before dark so she could walk before they start and some idiots are letting them off already. Had to almost carry her home. A few after dark is fine with me though.

@Inastatus

My dog is a quivering wreck and has been for the last few nights. However I wouldn’t dream of telling someone they can’t have fireworks on bonfire night. I just wish they were just for one night though and not so spread out.

This actually helps believe it or not. Cut the top and bottom off a sock and put it over the dog's head/ears. It muffles the sounds and calms them.

www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-8893487/Student-creates-incredible-cost-free-hack-help-pet-dogs-calm-ahead-Bonfire-Night.html

I wouldn’t personally. Not unless others are and it’s generally a noisy area.
I have a dog and I’m so thankful he doesn’t mind them at all.

Personally it’s time all fireworks were banned apart from organised events

I am aware lots of you on here won’t like that

@foreverandalways

Don't let the fireworks go...please...it terrifies these poor dogs....have a heart

It's bonfire night - it's not like it's not expected.

I have animals and I know it can be scary, but there are options for owners to use - medication, music, acclimatising the dog to the noise, thunder coats - all sorts. Most dogs will respond to something if used properly and if the owners plan for it.

If it was the middle of February you might have a point. Pet owners have a responsibility to protect their pets if they know they're going to get scared.

The insurance company is going after the resident

Seen as though they won't get anywhere with it, seems a waste of time.

I think 5/11 is the one night you shouldn’t have to post to warn people! Now you might fall out when if you hadn’t posted she might never have known it was you.

The sooner home fireworks are banned, the better.

If the OP is going to ignore any requests to, I dunno, not be a dick towards an animal than what was the point of sending the message out?

Its bonfire night.

Let them know what time, stick to the time. Its up to them to densensitise their dog, as PP have said visit the vet for some sedation.

Plenty of people are terrified of dogs, plenty of people have ptsd from dog bites. She doesnt give a shit about these people. Im not saying she should but its one night a year (maube 2 counting nye) that dog owners have to accomodate fireworks.

One of my dogs a rescue who was previously abused is petrified of them. She's been with us 5 years and she's still sat shaking already. We try everything. There is no 'training her out of it'. I'd think you were a selfish arsehole and if I'd told you that it was going to cause emotional distress to my pet and you went ahead I would certainly never be friendly towards you again. And as for people suggesting she takes dog for a walk on firework night that is shocking advice. Fireworks could be anywhere tonight. Dogs could slip their lead, run in front of cars, panic and run away etc. You're risking the lives of dogs. You also cause a huge amount of distress to military veterans with PTSD each year. If you want fireworks - buy the silent ones.

@BoingBoingyBoing

The sooner home fireworks are banned, the better.

If the OP is going to ignore any requests to, I dunno, not be a dick towards an animal than what was the point of sending the message out?

To signal to everyone what a kind, caring, considerate neighbour she is. Total bollocks of course.