A lot of dogs — and Madonna — suffer from brontophobia, an irrational fear of thunder. Well, to a dog, a Fourth of July celebration is just a rapid-fire succession of thunderbolts: loud and scary.

This Independence Day, do your dog a favor and don't bring him to the party. Instead, follow these guidelines to keep your dog safe and comfortable on what can be a real fright night for our canine companions:

— Take your dog outside to relieve himself before you leav ...

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