Fall is here, and that means Halloween is right around the corner! While the spooky soundtracks, festive costume parties, and trick-or-treating that come along with the season are fun for just about everyone, your four-legged friend may have a different opinion of Halloween altogether! As this article from the Humane Society points out, some dogs who suffer from anxiety may find the constant doorbell ringing of trick-or-treating kids to be quite unpleasant on Halloween night, while others may be spooked by the eerie sounds and screams that accompany a typical Halloween party. Super scary costumes worn by your party guests may even serve as a trigger for your furry companion, as he or she tries to defend the house from all these strange, masked invaders. In fact, Halloween can be full of safety hazards for dogs that we don’t always think about.
Even owners of dogs who don’t have a problem with the hustle and bustle of a Halloween celebration may find that doggie daycare is a better option on a night when multiple kids are sure to ring the doorbell. Regardless of how friendly your pup is, kids don’t always enjoy being approached by an excited dog, and a number of your trick-or-treaters may be more afraid of your pooch than any of the scary decorations you’ve put up! By allowing your dog to spend the evening in an interactive, dog-centric environment, you’re making certain that the kids in your community don’t get an additional scare when they come to your house!
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