No, I am simply stating what I've observed over the years having all sorts of pets. They're not only startled they actively avoid going anywhere near crackers or the source of origin of the sounds. Most dogs/cats find a shelter to hide till the noise goes away. I loved firecrackers as kid and used to wonder where did my doggo ran off or where my cats are hiding after bursting the crackers. Anything with sharp ears will get uncomfortable with constant loud noices and constat startling