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Safety Tips for Halloween for Your Dogs
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It’s important to include your pet in the holidays. They are part of the family, so why should your dog miss out on all the fun? Here are some safety tips for Halloween for your dog.
Should you take your dog trick or treating? Most people, especially if they have children, love to celebrate Halloween. But what about dogs? What’s okay for them?
Safety first
If you decide to take your dog with you trick or treating, maintain control with a leash or harness. Be ready in case your dog suddenly gets frightened or excited and tries to run away or charge at something or someone. Your night of fun can turn into a tragedy if your dog injures someone, or gets hit by a vehicle.
Dogs react differently to people in Halloween costumes. Some dogs see them, and hear the noises of toy guns and machines, and immediately get scared. Others smell them and seem to disregard the unfamiliar sights and sounds.
Stay visible
Make sure cars and others can see your dog clearly. Use dog safety lights, vests, or coats, a glowing collar around your dog’s neck, or sew or iron on reflective tape to his collar or costume. You can attach a dog or runner safety light to his harness or collar.
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When walking near traffic, make sure you, not your dog, is closer to the cars. You are higher up off the ground, and larger than your dog, so you are more easily spotted by drivers.
Stay calm
At home, keep your dog away from all the activity. If your dog is friendly, make sure she cannot run out the door when it gets opened for Trick or Treaters. If he is the type that barks at visitors, it might be best to keep him in a separate room. You’ll definitely want to do so if your dog has behavioral problems, such as jumping up on people, or any aggressive tendencies.
If your dog is outdoors, be sure she is away from Trick or Treaters. You want to avoid any accidents or harm done, from your pet, or to your pet. Also, you don’t want anyone to feed treats to your dog, either (see below).
Choose costumes carefully
Any costume you choose should not impair your pet’s ability to bark, see, hear, or move. Do not force her to wear anything she doesn’t want to, no matter how cute you think she’ll be in it.
Most dogs will wear a bandanna, shirt, or dog jacket, even if they won’t wear a full costume. So you can use one of those as an alternative, especially if the weather is cold.
NEVER feed you dog Halloween treats
Never feed your dog chocolate. Chocolate contains a chemical that can be fatal to some dogs. My sister’s dog died after she ate a bag of chocolate chips that were left on a kitchen counter.
Xylitol, a type of sugar, can also be poisonous or fatal. To be safe, keep all treats away.
The foil, paper, or plastic wrappers that Halloween candy comes in can also pose a danger. Ingesting these things can cause choking or intestinal blockages.
If you stay sensible and take some simple precautions, you and your pet can have a great time this holiday. Use these safety tips for Halloween for your dog, and have a Happy Howl-o-ween!
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Find more Halloween safety tips for dogs, plus lots of cute pictures of dogs in costume, at http://funhalloweenproducts.blogspot.com/2010/09/halloween-safety-tips-for-dogs.html
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Want to see dog Halloween costumes?
Find more Halloween safety tips for dogs, plus lots of cute pictures of dogs in costume, at http://funhalloweenproducts.blogspot.com/2010/09/halloween-safety-tips-for-dogs.html
