Greeting Trick or Treaters
October 1, 2011 by Paris Permenter and John Bigley
Filed under Holidays & Your Dog, Tips
Do you feel like Halloween is a treat–or a trick–for your dog? Halloween, with its scary masks, strange costumes, and shouting children, can be a very frightening time for dogs. With the constant opening and closing of the door to trick or treaters, it can also be a dangerous time when some dogs try to bolt–or even bite–in the confusion.
We’ve got some tips here on dealing with trick or treaters from the folks that brought you Spooky Buddies. (Hey, have you entered our giveaway yet to win one of 10 copies of the new DVD?) Here are some suggestions for making sure the evening is a treat for your pup:
- If your dog likes to greet every doorbell ring with enthusiasm, work with them before Halloween night. Have several family members ring the doorbell several times in a row do your dog can get used to the noise.
- If your dog still seems to be getting over-excited and worn out greeting each trick-or-treater, put them in a quiet rooms with a few toys until the rush is over.
- Keep a supply of doggy treats on hand for your own pets and any four-legged trick-or-treaters who show up at your door.
- It’s important to know that chocolate and other candy treats can be harmful to our canine friends, so make sure they have their own doggie-treats and keep the human treats out of reach.
- Don’t leave your dog outdoors alone while trick-or-treaters are out and about. A careless child (or adult) could forget to latch the gate when leaving your yard, giving the dog a chance to escape.
Photo courtesy Spooky Buddies
About Paris Permenter and John Bigley
DogTipper publishers Paris Permenter and John Bigley are a husband-wife team of full-time writers. The couple has authored over two dozen books and 2,500+ magazine articles.
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