By TB Thompson DVM

Why do dogs like to roll in rotten things like dead animals on the ground? It’s a very good question. I recall the time I was walking my dog through a lovely green field. She was running off-leash while I fondly gazed at wildflowers and birds. Such an idyllic life!  

My reverie was shattered as I noticed my dog had stopped trotting along and sniffed at something in the grass. Suddenly, she slammed her shoulder and neck on the ground and proceeded to roll around in ecstasy. Once I got closer the smell was the first clue that this was not a favorable situation for me. She was grinding some unidentifiable slimy organic matter all over her shiny black fur. My dog was playing wolf. 

The loud noises and surprising booms that come through the house can create stress and anxiety for a dog. To best prepare for the upcoming New Year festivities today we'd like to share tips and tricks for helping your dog cope on New Year's Eve. 

Our goal at ZenCrate is to help raise awareness over dog anxiety and be a part of the solution for as many dogs as possible. To best raise awareness over firework anxiety, we’d like to share with you common signs of firework anxiety in dogs.