Halloween presents unique challenges to dog owners.

Today, discover some specific things you should be aware of to help your dog have a good holiday.

Show Highlights

• Welcome Leslie as today’s co-host!
• Leslie loves to dress up her dogs
• Leslie has a shih-tzu named Monkey
• Things to be aware of it you are taking your dog trick or treating or walking the streets during the busy night:
  • Your dog could have some anxiety – especially with others who are wearing masks
  • Ep 092 – how to handle some things that startle your dog
  • Kids and people entering their yard, doorbell constantly ringing can cause huge stressors
  • Ep 067 – revisit this episode if you have to hold your dog when you answer the door
• Dogs who bark a lot:
  • If out on a walk just pull the leash tight and ignore their behavior and move past what distraction
  • Great time to work on desensitizing your dog to situations with large crowds
  • Great time to get your involved social situations
  • Be mindful of your dogs triggers – door bells, loud voices, etc.
• Remember it’s night time:
  • A lot of time for trick or treaters it is past their normal bed time which can lead them to be more anxious or vocal
• Candy:
  • Be careful! There are some that are very dangerous for dogs – Ep 023
  • Be mindful of chocolate – 1 lb of chocolate for every 10 lbs of dogs can kill your dog
  • Be mindful of sugar-free candy as it contains Xylitol as it is poisonous for your dogs
  • Ep 052 to work on the DROP IT command which is very important for situations especially like this

Homework

• Send us a picture of your dog dressed up for Halloween, any occasion or if they dress up on the regular!
• Send photos to: trainer@familydogfusion.com
• Leslie and Devin will be judging and picking the best dressed dog which will be used as the cover for the November newsletter
• Photos will be posted on the FB page
• You will have until the 2nd week of November to submit photos
• You will know who won when you get the November newsletter
• You can sign up at familydogfusion.com/register to receive the newsletter

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