By the way Scotia will be having their show on the 12th so there is a little heads up

Quoted from Ididntdoit

Believe me, I suffer with my dog.

It is not a victimless crime either.  

Who exactly is the victim?

How is it that over 320 million people in 41 states can legally use fireworks
in the US without anyone claiming to be a victim?

My dog used to be hysterical during thunderstorms or load noises.

I bought her a thunder shirt. It's a vest that you just put on the dog and
the dog is comforted, like swaddling a baby.

When my dog is wearing the vest, she lays on the floor peacefully during storms.

She doesn't even move when the doorbell rings or someone comes in.

She barks like crazy when the doorbell rings without it.

I wish they made them for people.

Quoted from JackBauer

They annoy the heck out of me as well, I apparently have relatively close neighbors that, during the month of July, just randomly set off something very loud.
The problem with law enforcement really targeting this problem is that in the city especially - there are far more severe issues for them to contend with.  

The SPD needs to contend with this annual event. On July 4th this must be the highest priority. It is getting worse every year and some with huge display need to face
penalties. Lower Eastern Ave is as bad as HH as the renaissance spreads. Part of the problem is that there is no public display in the City. Thursday in the Park was stopped. The Gazetto wrote a stunad editorial ignoring this assault. Another quality of life issue that everyone pretends doesn't exist. Like the record County teenage pregnancy rate.
13th highest teenage pregnancy rate out of 3,000 counties nationwide.

Quoted from Henry

What do you and your dog do during a thunderstorm? By the way what do you mean you tranquilize your dog Living in Schenectady I figured everyone here would be used to hearing bangs, not from fireworks of course

I have to give him tranquilizers during storms too. Summer is no fun. He grew into these fears as he aged, he's 12. I watch the weather and check hourly reports.

Quoted from Libertarian4life

Who exactly is the victim?

How is it that over 320 million people in 41 states can legally use fireworks
in the US without anyone claiming to be a victim?

My dog used to be hysterical during thunderstorms or load noises.

I bought her a thunder shirt. It's a vest that you just put on the dog and
the dog is comforted, like swaddling a baby.

When my dog is wearing the vest, she lays on the floor peacefully during storms.

She doesn't even move when the doorbell rings or someone comes in.

She barks like crazy when the doorbell rings without it.

I wish they made them for people.

T've tried the thundershirt and everything else, that is why I have to medicate him. I do not like doing it, that is why I'm so
upset about it.

Quoted from Henry

By the way Scotia will be having their show on the 12th so there is a little heads up

Yes, and Sch'dy SummerNight is the 19th. When I know when the shows are, I drive away from the source until it is over so I
don't have to medicate him.

Quoted from Ididntdoit

Yes, and Sch'dy SummerNight is the 19th. When I know when the shows are, I drive away from the source until it is over so I
don't have to medicate him.

Sounds like this was made just for you

petsmart has treats to tranquilize too..works on other dogs.....and mine are the same way........so I know what you are saying....people who do not share animals in their homes....they just don't get it....rather hear the

booms and bangs......and then whine about it....

Quoted from Ididntdoit

  GOOD MOVE !!!

T've tried the thundershirt and everything else, that is why I have to medicate him. I do not like doing it, that is why I'm so
upset about it.

Throw'em in jail!  

Has anybody walked outside and asked the people with the fireworks to stop and explained why you would like them to stop?  Of course not, instead, call the people in costumes and threaten them with the man with the gun.

I wonder how the dog owners would feel If their neighbors called the cops every time their dog was barking?

Just sayin.

Quoted from Ididntdoit

I have to give him tranquilizers during storms too. Summer is no fun. He grew into these fears as he aged, he's 12. I watch the weather and check hourly reports.

Does you dog bark during thunderstorms?  I hope not, I wouldn't want your neighbor to call the police on you.

Quoted from CICERO

Does you dog bark during thunderstorms?  I hope not, I wouldn't want your neighbor to call the police on you.

No Cicero, he does NOT bark during storms, why don't you educate yourself on dog behavior esp as relates to phobias before
you spout off your vitriol.

His barking is under MY control not his. I have never had a single complaint in 12 years so why don't you just keep your misery
to yourself.

Don't you ever have anything nice to say to people? Don't answer that.

Quoted from CICERO

Throw'em in jail!  

Has anybody walked outside and asked the people with the fireworks to stop and explained why you would like them to stop?  Of course not, instead, call the people in costumes and threaten them with the man with the gun.

I wonder how the dog owners would feel If their neighbors called the cops every time their dog was barking?

Just sayin.

Why yes, Cicero, I have asked. Do you honestly think that lawbreakers care what the law is?  No, no they don't. Down boy.


Patches-Thanks for understanding

Quoted from Ididntdoit

Don't you ever have anything nice to say to people? Don't answer that.

Not to crotchety people that b**ch about fireworks because of their dogs phobia.  

I have a neighbor whose dog barks for a few hours everyday.  I deal with it.  I never contemplated calling police.  If I did have an issue, I would walk over and talk to him.

How far do I go?  Tell the police my children have a phobia of dogs and the neighbors need to keep their dogs out of sight from my property?