Traveling by car over the holidays with your dog can be a bit sketchy between the chaos which sometimes happens inside the car and the chaos that happens regularly on the streets. Keeping control over your dog outside of the car can be managed with a proper leash, but once inside the car some dogs will jump all over everything and everyone, adding to the stress.
Even on the best of days, my dog, Bailey, can go absolutely nuts when someone rings the doorbell. No matter what we try to do, he insists on barking at the front window, checking out the vehicle in the driveway and the person on the front stoop. For such a sweet puppy, he can sound pretty mean! That's why, on Halloween night, I'm going to take some safety precautions that will keep Bailey safe, as well as make trick-or-treating at our house a pleasant experience.
All Hallows' Eve is the time when everyone seems to eat more sweets than any other time of year. Between Halloween parties and trick or treating, you can find candies, cookies, and other treats anywhere you turn. However, if you have a dog, you might want to make sure these treats are either dog-friendly and/or stashed higher than your doggie's snout can reach.
Involving your pet in your daily activity is something many people like to do. Whether you have a dog, cat, pet bird, or other type of pet, pets are more like family members than just furry, feathered, or scaled animals that inhabit your house. When it comes to Halloween celebrations, however, it is important to consider your pets' health and safety above your want to include them in your All Hallows' Eve festivities.
If you are thinking of dressing your dog in a Halloween costume, you might want to get started now. Between picking out a cute dog costume and getting your pup prepped for his big dress-up debut, you don't have much time before Halloween night rolls around. But don't fret - we've got some great tricks to help your doggie be comfortable in his Halloween costume. And, that will be a treat for everyone.
John Flynn