July 4th is just around the corner, along with the fireworks that inevitably come with this holiday. Some dogs have no problem with those sights and sounds (hunting dogs, for example) but most dogs, however, are not used to it and therefore, this holiday can be a particularly stressful day for dogs and their humans alike. Here are some tips to make sure that when the booms and bangs of Independence Day are over, your dog will be grateful to you for having made it a less stressful experience.