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The dog was traumatized by the fireworks and now will not go out to play or go to the bathroom, we do not know what to do, it has been a week
1 Answer
Published on July 10th, 2015
Slowly reacclimate him to going outside again. Use treats as rewards and bribes. If he is a small dog, carry him outside for ever increasing periods of time. Calming pheromone collars or sprays may be effective. Compression shirts such as the ThunderShirt may help as well.
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