Halloween Tips for Your Dog

Halloween can be a stressful day for your dog, especially if your dog gets nervous with strange people around the house or people knocking on the door or ringing the door bell.  For the safety and health of your dog, it is important to take some precautions on that day to ensure that it goes smoothly.  Here are some safety tips for you to follow on Halloween:

  1. In case your dog decides to make a break out the door, make sure that your dog has a collar with a tag on it.  The Safe-T-Tag Pet Collar ID Tag is a great ID tag to put on your dog’s collar.  This tag is made of reflective material and has a flashing light to get a driver’s attention.
  2. If your dog likes to escape from the house when the door is open, then it is a good idea to keep your dog kenneled in a crate.   By keeping your dog in the crate, it will be less likely for your dog to escape get lost or cause trouble for your visitors.  The Vari Kennel is a great kennel for any dog to use and makes a safe, secure, and comfortable for your dog.
  3. Place your dog’s favorite toy or treat in the crate to help keep your dog entertained when in the crate.  This is helpful if your dog likes to get excited easily with all of the visitors because it takes his mind off of the visitors.  Use a treat like the RedBarn Meaty Dog Bone.  This bone is ideal for keeping your dog busy chewing.
  4. If your dog has a tendency to get excited or nervous every time the door ball rings, use an anti anxiety remedy to help calm his nerves.  Use a product like Pet Calm by Richards Organics to help relieve your dog’s anxiety.  This natural product works quickly and gently to help reduce your dog’s stress in a variety of situations.