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10 SAFETY AND CALMING TIPS FOR DOGS DURING FIREWORKS By:  Lisa SpectorFireworks can be fun for humans, but dogs don't have the same reaction. In the United States, July 4th is around the corner, along with the fireworks that inevitably come with this holiday. Almost all humans with canines in the U.S. declare this day the worst day of the year for their dogs. Veterinarians say that July 3rd is usually the most trafficked day in their offices, with clients coming in to get drugs for their dogs. A few years ago, I found a lost dog on the 4th of July. He was obviously a well fed, groomed, and trained dog that escaped his yard when he heard the fireworks. When I called our local Humane Society, I was informed that it is the busiest time of the year for them, as more dogs are found wandering loose on July 4th than any other day of the year in the U.S. 10 Tips for providing a safe July 4th for your Canine Household: Make sure your dog gets plenty of exercise earlier in the day. Keep your dogs inside during firew