(Pet) Safety First for Halloween

Happy Halloween! We discussed some adorable Halloween costumes for your pooch last week, and now that the day has arrived, we want to share a few stay-safe tips to keep your BFF in tip-top shape.

1. Some dogs just need to stay in. Even the best behaved, most friendly dogs can be scared or spooked (no pun intended!) by caped crusaders and masked marauders out on Halloween night. Obviously, even if you intend to stay in, or if you intend to have your pooch stay in, you’ll likely have to take her out for the evening bathroom break no matter what.

Living in the city, you probably won’t be able to avoid a bit of  Halloween night ghoulish charm, but do what you can to make sure your dog can relieve herself in a well-lit area. Take a flashlight if you have to. You don’t want her to be startled!

2. Prepare your guests. If you’re hosting your own bash, and people will be coming in costume, make sure you alert them to the fact that you have a pooch (if they don’t know already) that may at first need to see them sans-mask/cape/hat/crazy costume in order to become accustomed to them. This is especially true if you’re expecting visitors your pup may not have met yet.

3. Ensure treats, not tricks. If you plan to stay in and entertain trick or treaters, again, don’t expect your dog to be up for the challenge. Even friendly barking dog could scare a child, and even a cutely costumed kid could scare your dog. In some cases it’s best to confine your pup to another room, or to her crate with an especially amazing chewie. If this creates more problems than it fixes, make sure your dog’s OK with costumes before putting it in what could be a high-stress situation.

Have a safe and happy Halloween!

*alexis

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Posted by Alexis at 06:29 AM
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