Steve Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 I took my dogs out last night in the dark, together with a third that I'm looking after for a few weeks. On the park I let my X-collie off lead and all did a couple of laps. All of a sudden, a bunch of fireworks went off and Holly bolted for home. I always keep her on the lead for a few weeks around bonfire night as I know she is terrified of them, but one month early on a wet, cold and miserable night. Where is the sense in that? She made it home safe enough, but if I let her off in the evenings now, I will definitely put a fluorescent coat on her so she can be seen. This is so damned annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 eeek and it's night-time too! I'd get a heart attack in the other hand: fluorescent coat? never heard or seen them before but I like that idea. Does the whole coat glow? Or only a small part of it does? Or maybe you can write "I'm Holly" on the coat and make the writing the only one that glows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted October 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 I've always had a fluorescent coat for her in the winter months. Most of the other dog walkers I meet at night have the same, or alternatively collars that glow. The fluorescent coat is around £5 from our local pet store. Regarding any writing on it, there's not much point as, once she bolts (and it's the first time for nearly 12 months), there's no stopping her - she won't stop running until she hits the door step, and then waits the few minutes it takes me to get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Oh bless her , glad she got home ok , they started here a couple ov weeks ago :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted October 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 In preparation for the walk tonight (council dog as my son calls her when kitted out in hi-vis). You my be able to tell that Holly does not like the flash on the camera either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 My guys don't like fireworks outside. They are ok inside our house. though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyka&Diva Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 She looks great lol mine are ok with fireworks but i walk them earlier for the few weeks around firework night xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val (Zebedee) Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 I am so lucky that mine aren't phased by them, in fact they will happily lie in the conservatory & watch them but I feel really sorry for any dog that is affected by them. What a good idea that coat is & great that Holly knows instinctively to go straight home & wait for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted October 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 I am so lucky that mine aren't phased by them, in fact they will happily lie in the conservatory & watch them but I feel really sorry for any dog that is affected by them. What a good idea that coat is & great that Holly knows instinctively to go straight home & wait for you It is good, but there is a road to cross by my house, so it does scare me every time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Glad you got her back safely. Mine don't mind the fireworks if they are on a walk but Storm's not too keen on them if she's in the house, Mya doesn't care either way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelniki Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Dreading firework 'month' they're on sale by us already and the kids in the park do play with them there. Loki is 6 month now so obviously hasn't encountered them. But the hi-vis coats are a great idea I wasn't sure whether or not to get one but saw one yesterday for £1 so got it for her. Put it on her last night and her reflective lead she lit the streets up and she wasn't bothered by it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Marples Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 £1 thats a bargin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelniki Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 £1 thats a bargin It sure was - even better coz it was actually £0.99 just thought I'd round it up lol - gotta love a bargain. And at least if she shredded it I didn't waste much cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Marples Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 where did you get it from was it a mainstream store? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelniki Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 B&M also available in The Range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Marples Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 cool off to B&M then, now i wonder how it will fit over Blazes harness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky-gunner Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 my gsd never botherd about them infact we went to a firework show with him one time and he spent all night with his mouth open watching them head from side to side but this will be my first bonfire night with my pack now so fingers crossed or should that be paws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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