Are your dogs afraid of loud noises from fireworks? (Tips)

I'm going to have to bookmark this thread, and remember these tips. My parents only just recently bought our dog Buck, so he hasn't been around for the Fourth of July and fireworks yet, so we have no idea how he'll react. Hopefully I'll still remember this by the time July rolls around. I feel so bad for dogs and other animals that are frightened by the loud noises. In our area, especially, you hear them all the time before, during, and even after the Fourth. People seem to celebrate a lot, and the noises are going on pretty much during the two weeks surrounding the Fourth. Here's hoping that Buck isn't afraid, or that if he is, I'll be able to show these tips to my family and we'll all be able to help keep him feeling safe and sound.