With all the July 4th celebrations going on many will pack up the family and head out, but when it comes to fireworks, the Nebraska Humane Society suggests we leave four-legged family members at home.

The bright lights and big bang may be music to our ears, however it's anything but for pets. "Other dogs will tremble, they will go like under chairs, they may go try to find a place to hide like under the bed," says Cathy Guinane of the Nebraska Humane Society.

Guinane's dog Lucy is no exception. "She starts barking, body gets stiff as a board, runs from end to end of the house trying to figure out where it's at."

Being an animal behavioral specialist doesn't make Guinane any more immune to her dog's behavior. "It can make you crazy."

The concern is the loud noises associated with fireworks can scare pets. Each year the Humane Society sees a spike in the number of pets that come in over the 4th of July.

Guinane says when it come to fireworks and pets, first keep them secure. "Hang on tight to them, keep them close to you 'cause that's going to be a big security to be close to you."

And keep them busy. "Pull out some fun things they have never played with before, it's always nice to have a new toy and let them have that for awhile, maybe early in the evening when it's not real loud."

She also says she's had success with over-the-counter products like Rescue Remedy or Comfort Zone, which help lower an animal’s stress level. "I can spray it on blankets and couches and car blankets and kennels and wherever they are going to be."

Guinane just hopes for the sake of her dog, this 4th will be a little less of a blast than years before. "Now it's really, really loud stuff, where it used to just anything."

Another suggestion is to walk the dog before the fireworks start. That ensures they will have time to "use the restroom." Also make sure all pets are wearing well-fitted collars with securely fastened ID tags.