Turn on your television or radio with the volume up a bit for an added distraction.
If your dog does become stressed, try to make the fireworks a cue for fun time to begin. Play a fun game with him and act a bit silly. Your fun behavior and body language can help distract him from the noise outside.
You can try a natural relaxing product like Happy Taveler which can help relax your dog. Plan on exposing your dog to the pheromones at least a couple of weeks ahead of time.
It's not recommended that you take your dog to a fireworks display. However, if you do, keep him on a leash and check his collar to make sure that it's properly fit so he won't slip out of it.
Make sure your dog's collar has current identification tags on it, in case he does escape. For extra safety, make sure your pet is microchipped. July 5th is one of the busiest days of the year for local animal shelters. Dogs end up miles from home, confused, disorientated and exhausted. Having an ID tag and microchip can help expedite your reunion.
By using these recommendations you can help make the holiday enjoyable for both Two & Four legged family members.
Hope you have a safe and fun July 4th.