We have a 9 year old Staffy. Born and brought up on Salisbury Plain amongst the guns,tanks and explosions going off.
Up till two years ago the noise didn't bother her. Never even lifted her head.
Two years ago the idiot bwhind us set off loads of rockets from his garden on Firework night and this did upset her.
Since then she has got gradually worse.
We have used the plug in and she would settle down.
Then last week, the Fireworks again went off behind the house. Fir FOUR nights in a row. She is a complete mess. To the point she starts to shake as it gets dark.
Yesterday i had to pick up Grandchild from school (regular childcare before anyone asks about lockdown) i was gone for a hour.
I had shut her in the hallway which is the most soundproofed room in the house. Her crate is also there. I used the travel spray to spray inside her crate. Made sure the plug was on and left her. The guns were goingbiff in the distance, but not enough to rattle the windows. (They can at times)
Came back to a demolished bathroom door. And a dog panting and shaking.
Its not possible to never leave her alone.
I think lockdown didn't help as she had somebody with her constantly.
I have a vet appointment later. But any ideas how to help her?