Some generally available information on how to protect our dog from New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Eve supplemented with our practical observations!
Loud music, singing, screams, fireworks = good fun? Not for your corgi. As a responsible owner, you should take care of the comfort and well-being of your four-legged charges on this difficult day for them.
While we are having a great time, our corgi experience severe anxiety, even fear, caused by too much auditory and visual stimuli.
A few tips on how to survive this evening …
HOW TO BE DONE BEFORE NEW YEAR’S EVE?
Try to get your dog used to loud noises – this should be done in stages, e.g. by playing recorded sounds of a storm or fireworks – initially quietly and gradually getting louder
You can prepare a second lair in a quiet, safe place, where the corgi will be able to stay in silence – a room without windows, such as a hall or bathroom, would be ideal. If you plan to leave the house on New Year’s Eve, you should take care of your pet in advance. It is important that the person who is to care for the dog while you are away is not a complete stranger. Make sure your dog spends some time with her beforehand and fully accepts her
If your Welsh Corgi tolerates the New Year’s Eve noise exceptionally badly, reach for special sedatives, available only from veterinarians. They will help your pet calm down and relax. When choosing such a solution, take care of the right preparation in advance, as some of them must be administered for several days to get the right effect, especially if they are of natural origin.
What to do on New Years Eve?
Plan your last walk well before midnight. Choose a quiet and peaceful place where there is little likelihood of hearing shots,
Don’t let your dog loose around New Year’s Eve, even if you think your Welsh Corgi isn’t afraid of gunshots
If your pembroke is afraid and doesn’t want to go outside – don’t make him go for walks
Prepare the house / flat in advance to minimize the penetration of external stimuli: when it gets dark, cover the windows and turn on the lights – then the flashes of fireworks will not be so visible. Turn on the radio / TV quite loud to reduce the audibility of outside noise
If your corgi spends a lot of time outdoors, gardening on that day, don’t leave them alone. It will be safer to spend this time at home.
It may happen that a scared Welsh Corgi destroys something in the house – it should not be punished for it. This behavior usually occurs as a result of the dog’s negative emotions being released and screaming will only increase his fear
If pembroke feels safe in a room – let him stay there, even if you think the place is strange or inappropriate
A big mistake repeated by many owners is “calming” animals in a human way. Petting, picking up or cuddling corgi will only confirm that something is wrong and you should be afraid of it. If possible, try not to pay attention to the dog’s behavior (as long as nothing is happening to its safety), and you should behave like on any other day – this way you will let him know that nothing big is happening
Try to distract corgi with their favorite delicacies or teethers – prepare them well in advance.
Finally, we encourage you to celebrate the arrival of the New Year without fireworks and excessive noise, because what is fun for people is often a real nightmare for our Welsh Corgi.