The council’s annual firework displays will be held at Dalmuir Park in Clydebank on November 4 and Levengrove Park in Dumbarton on November 5, while many people hold displays at home.

A new survey from Dogs Trust and Cats Protection reveals that two thirds of pets are worried by fireworks and that 93 per cent of their owners alter their routine during fireworks celebrations to try to minimise the trauma on their pets.

Lynn Barber, head of canine behaviour and training at Dogs Trust, explains how you can help relax your four legged friends.

She said: “Pets who are worried by fireworks seek a safe place to hide to deal with their worry. So, if your pet chooses to hide, then that is where he or she feels safest and it’s important that they’re allowed to stay in their hide-out as long as needed.”