Yay, it’s almost Halloween! I’m sure you can’t wait to show off your dog in his costume right? But wait! You need to know how to keep your dog safe during this time. I have 8 Halloween dog safety tips so you’re prepared for Halloween with your dog. For starters, don’t let your kid feed your dog the candy she gets from going trick or treating.
Why? Candy can be very dangerous for your dog especially CHOCOLATE! If you knew that already then you are already up on game! Some people simply don’t know they can’t give their dog chocolate. That’s a big no-no but there are 7 other Halloween dog safety tips you must check out below.
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Halloween Dog Safety Tips
- Keep candy out of reach of your dog! Yep, I had to mention it again. Give your dog a dog treat and send him on his way. You shouldn’t share any Halloween candy with your dog.
- If you have children, please talk to them about not giving your dog candy. Kids don’t know what you don’t tell them so make sure you explain that the dog can absolutely not have any of their candy or any candy ever.
- Dressing up your dog in a cute or scary dog costume? Make sure your dog is comfortable in their dog costume. Test out the costume and make sure there aren’t any small hazardous parts.
- Treating the trick or treaters? Make sure your dog is somewhere secure. With all of the doorbell ringing, door knocking, people in costumes, and noise, dogs are sure to be anxious, overly excited, or even scared. Make sure your dog is in their safe place so they don’t dart out the door.
- Make sure your dog is wearing his collar and dog ID just incase he does happen to dart out the door for whatever reason, but please please please refer back to number 4 so this doesn’t happen.
- Does your dog get anxious or scared during busy times like Halloween? Play some calming dog music, but if that doesn’t usually work for you read some more ways you can keep your dog calm by clicking HERE.
- Decorating your house for Halloween? Again, watch out for small hazardous parts and cords and things especially if you have a chewer!
- Taking your dog outside during Halloween festivities? Make sure you have your dog on a leash. If you notice your dog doesn’t enjoy all of the hustle and bustle then take him back inside to his safe place.
Make Halloween Fun for Your Dog
Halloween can still be a fun time for your dog! You just have to keep the above Halloween dog safety tips in your mind! Here are a few ways to have fun with your dog on Halloween.
- Dress your dog up for Halloween if he doesn’t mind wearing a costume.
- Visit the pumpkin patch and have a mini dog photo session with or without a pet costume.
- Bake your own dog treats in the shape of a pumpkin or ghost!
- Make a treat bag for your dog and other dog friends. Click HERE for a DIY Halloween dog treat bag.
- Let your dog walk with you and the kids when you all go trick or treating. Again, if that’s even a thing, but if not maybe it will be a thing again next year.
- Take fun Halloween photos of your dog in their costume or using a Snapchat or Instagram filter.
- Does your dog watch TV with you? Watch some Halloween specials together.
Having trouble figuring out what you’re going to dress up your dog for Halloween? There’s still time! Click HERE for some Halloween dog costume ideas. Be safe and have fun!
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What are some other Halloween Dog Safety tips? Has your dog ever gotten into something he shouldn’t have? How did you handle it? Share!
emma says
No problems at Halloween time, but I have eaten through some wrapping paper at Christmas to get my gift out and I ate the jellybeans at Easter last year. This year we aren’t decorating much with my puppy sister in the house.
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Ann Paws says
Great tips Simba! Will be keeping Shiner away from all that candy my kids get this year.
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