New for 2008, this Michael Myers "The Mask" is great for Halloween. Adult Sized. Latex with attached hair. Nothing scares more people on Halloween night, than Michael.Halloween is almost here and there is a lot of talk about child safety at this time of the year. But, what about the safety of our other children, our pets? Today we want to offer some great tips for keeping your dogs safe on Halloween.
Let's get started! To keep your dog safe, you'll only need his regular items. Those are his or her leash, his or her collar, his or her crate and his or her favorite treats.
The first thing to remember is "don't leave your dog outside unattended". Being a dog owner, you are already aware of all the mischief that kids get in when they see a dog alone in a yard. It's 100 times worse on Halloween, so be ready ahead of time. The next thing to watch out for is your Halloween decorations. Your pet, whether it's a dog or any other furry friend that runs around, will not think twice about running right into your pumpkin that you light up with a candle or for that matter any other decoration that may have candlelight. Nothing good can come of the two getting together. The third thing to think about is for those of us who like to dress up our pets in a Halloween costume.
Does our pet like it also? Make sure that they do and remember it's always best to try it on ahead of time; maybe more than once; just to be sure there are no problems ahead. Another thing we need to remember is not to get tempted to give our pet any of the trick or treat candy. This is especially true for chocolate, which is very bad for your dog, as are the aluminum foil wrappers that they often times come in. The last thing we need to talk about is your dog being around a lot of strangers, especially in costume. If you are not sure that your dog can accept being around costumed people, then it is best to not have him or her there, especially if you are having a party in the house. Remember, it's your pet's house also. He or she may not want an invasion of costumed strangers entering their domain.
I think we've covered what's necessary to keep Halloween safe for your pet. You know the old saying, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
Here's your Halloween checklist once again:
Feed your dog and take him or her for a good walk before all the Halloween activities start
Move your dog's crate to a quiet place so they will feel safe if the activities become too much to handle
Make sure that wearing a costume is ok with your dog
Make sure your dog doesn't mind being around strangers in costume
Have some of your dog's favorite treats on hand and don't give them Halloween candy
Don't leave your dog unattended outside and make sure he or she has current tags and identification, in case they do get away somehow.
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