Here’s some great advice from one of our behaviourists, Amanda
Halloween is on its way 👻🎃
It can be fun or a fright night 😱
We need to be extra careful with all the sweeties 🍬chocolate 🍫and on a healthier note fruit 🍇that could be potentially harmful to our dogs. 🐕 Please ensure these are kept away from dogs, sometimes children like to share without knowing the dangers. ⚠️If your dog does accidentally eat something that could harm them please call your vet immediately (don’t waste time on asking social media) ‼️
We also need to be aware that there may be excitable children and scarily dressed people . 🧙♀️👻These can easily scare out dogs as can lots of novel decorations, 👽creepy music suddenly playing as you walk past 🎶
Please don’t force your dog to interact with anything or anyone they find scary and advocate for them if they look uncomfortable being approached by people or children in costume 🧙♀️Ensure your dog has up to date details on their tag and microchip just in case.
If you are likely to get trick or treaters monitor where your dog is so they can be kept safe away from the door 🎃Not all people like dogs so may not appreciate meeting your dog and we don’t want our dogs escaping from an open door 🚪🐾 Pop your dog behind a baby gate or in another room before answering the door.
If your dog is distressed by the door disturbance consider putting up a polite sign of please do not knock/ring the doorbell and leave some treats in a tin or box so children can help themselves 📦
Although it may seem fun to dress up your dog many do not enjoy the experience. Please do not force your dog to wear a costume. Be aware of their body language. You can always get a spooky theme collar or harness for them to wear 🐕🐾
Amanda @teamtillycaninecoaching