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Fireworks

bristolvr3

Hello everyone.

Many people across the United Kingdom would usually see fireworks going off around late October or early November. That's fair enough, but these could potentially be seen at any time of the year these days.

As for the firework displays themselves, I didn't mind them as a kid, but as an autistic person, and living just metres from a park area where a firework display might take place, any sudden, unexpected noises can disturb me. Although the noise doesn't quite disturb me as much as a sudden crack of thunder, all those frequent firework bangs in the sky can still disturb me. At midnight on New Year's Day, a firework display would take place until around 1 or 2 in the morning. I could celebrate the New Year with my family if I want, but in my case, all I want is my usual 8 or 9 hours' sleep.

Sometimes I would hear some stories of pets getting disturbed by the fireworks, even if they are kept indoors like they should be. I would also hear some really disturbing stories of firework display accidents, or dangerous or fake fireworks being used.

Have you been to a fireworks display in your local area? If so, what are your experiences, good or bad?

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  • I agree that there should be more policing around dangerous dogs, having a severe dog phobia myself. However, there are responsible and irresponsible dog owners, and as well as certain breeds being more prone to aggression, how the dog is trained also plays a big role. All dogs should be registered and ID tagged (I thought that was now compulsory?), and all dogs should be on a leash when walking along pavements or in urban areas.There should be more draconian penalties for dangerous dogs and dog attacks (long prison sentences etc), but I don't think all dogs should have to be on a leash or muzzled when being walked in the country for instance. It is about striking a balance; there should certainly be more dog free walkways, though, so that  people who have phobias can access the country without fear.

    I don't see how you can police not allowing dogs to be left in a room with a child below 16 without an adult present. In any event, not all dogs are aggressive, and this can go too far. I had a really friendly dog as a child, a collie/spaniel cross, and I often was alone with her when I was younger than 16. She was so friendly that kids could climb all over her and she would patiently let them. But she was well trained and raised.  However, some dogs, for example those with a difficult past, can be prone to aggression, and so should be supervised by someone responsible.

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  • I agree that there should be more policing around dangerous dogs, having a severe dog phobia myself. However, there are responsible and irresponsible dog owners, and as well as certain breeds being more prone to aggression, how the dog is trained also plays a big role. All dogs should be registered and ID tagged (I thought that was now compulsory?), and all dogs should be on a leash when walking along pavements or in urban areas.There should be more draconian penalties for dangerous dogs and dog attacks (long prison sentences etc), but I don't think all dogs should have to be on a leash or muzzled when being walked in the country for instance. It is about striking a balance; there should certainly be more dog free walkways, though, so that  people who have phobias can access the country without fear.

    I don't see how you can police not allowing dogs to be left in a room with a child below 16 without an adult present. In any event, not all dogs are aggressive, and this can go too far. I had a really friendly dog as a child, a collie/spaniel cross, and I often was alone with her when I was younger than 16. She was so friendly that kids could climb all over her and she would patiently let them. But she was well trained and raised.  However, some dogs, for example those with a difficult past, can be prone to aggression, and so should be supervised by someone responsible.

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