How to Help Dogs with Firework Anxiety with Carter Easler on Your Natural Dog Podcast
Summer is almost here, and often that means fireworks, thunderstorms, and other loud noises that can make your pets anxious. In this episode, Carter Easler shares some of his best tips for helping dogs with their fear of loud noises, both by calming them down in the moment and by training them to not be so afraid in the future. Carter also talks about some of the most common remedies pet parents tend to use for dogs with firework anxiety and other noise anxiety — like Benadryl and thunder jackets — and explains what is a better option.
Episode Recap:
- 21% of dogs and 36% of cats showed fear in response to fireworks (1:22)
- What helps with noise anxiety? (4:46)
- Herbs and adaptogens like lavender, chamomile and ashwagandha can also help (7:19)
- Use the products consistently for best results (9:35)
- Many pets will run off when they get scared (11:36)
- Can you condition puppies to not fear loud noises? (13:49)
- Can I give a dog Benadryl for fireworks or noise anxiety? (17:14)
- CBD doesn’t just get rid of fear, it helps to expel negative memories (18:37)
- Do thunder vests actually work? (20:35)
- How much CBD to give your dog, and when to give it (22:06)
- When dogs are scared, they usually won’t eat (24:40)
About Angela Ardolino
Angela Ardolino, a certified cannabis and fungi clinician, brings over 20 years of expertise to the field of holistic pet wellness. As a graduate of the inaugural Medical Cannabis for Therapeutic Use program at the University of Vermont School of Medicine, she is a passionate advocate for safe, natural, and ethically-grown whole plant and fungi medicine tailored for pets.
Committed to the highest standards, Angela continues to educate and inspire pet parents through her popular podcast, Your Natural Dog, where she hosts experts to discuss holistic pet care, natural remedies, nutrition, and training. Follow Angela Ardolino on her website, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to stay updated on her mission to educate and empower pet parents everywhere.
About Carter Easler
Father of a bulldog, Moo, Carter is a life-long animal lover from Toronto, Canada currently residing in Brooklyn, NY. Growing up in a family of veterinarians, he grew up surrounded by animals. He had dogs, cats, rodents, reptiles — you name it, and Carter probably rescued it. Carter’s passion for cannabis activism started when he was in high school. After learning about the senseless prohibition and incredible diversity of cannabis’s utility, he was inspired to get involved. When Carter met Angela, he was excited to learn that he could combine his passions: animals and cannabis. Carter now travels North America to educate pet parents, retailers, and veterinarians about CBD. He is excited to bring his passion for pets to .