 Minnesota News Network. Fourth of July fireworks are on their way, one of the scariest noises for pets. For those with puppies, kittens, or old pets that can learn a new trick, Brittany Bowman with the Animal Humane Society urges desensitizing your pets to the explosions with positive associations. Start playing some recordings of fireworks, background noise, very lightly as maybe your dog is eating or you're giving them treats or doing something with a high reward while you're petting them or praising them.