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Dogs Trust, the UK's largest canine charity, is offering advice to dog owners ahead of the New Year’s Eve fireworks and calling for volunteers to take part in a ground-breaking new study.

Pets can be scared by the unexpected bangs and blasts of fireworks as the clock strikes midnight to bring in 2023 but there are ways owners can help them cope.

Adel Burnett, Dogs Trust Shoreham manager said: "Dogs have approximately four times more sensitive hearing than humans, so the loud cracks and bangs of fireworks can often be a terrifying and confusing experience for them. Fireworks also tend to be sudden, unpredictable and bright. This combination can be distressing and have a lasting impact on dogs.

How to help dogs cope with New Year’s Eve fireworks: Dogs Trust launches ground-breaking New Year’s Eve study and issues fireworks advice for pet owners ahead of the celebrations