{"id":4552,"date":"2018-10-31T08:00:48","date_gmt":"2018-10-31T08:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.travall.com\/en-gb\/?p=4552"},"modified":"2020-03-04T13:20:32","modified_gmt":"2020-03-04T13:20:32","slug":"a-pet-friendly-not-petrifying-halloween-with-your-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.travall.com\/en-gb\/a-pet-friendly-not-petrifying-halloween-with-your-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"A pet-friendly (not petrifying) Halloween with your dog"},"content":{"rendered":"

Halloween is usually all about the kids, from carving a ghoulish pumpkin, to turning your home into a haunted house, to deciding what costumes to dress up in on the big night for trick-or-treating. \u00a0If you have a dog at home, you may want to try to include him in the fun too. As with other big events, Halloween can be a stressful time for pets as not all enjoy being dressed in costumes, not all like having lots of trick-or-treaters coming to the door, and many of the treats of the season are downright bad for dogs. \u00a0\u00a0Here are some suggestions to make Halloween with your dog a good experience for her and for the rest of the family.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pumpkin<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

Pumpkin is a very healthy food for dogs whether raw or cooked. \u00a0Keep the outer shell of the pumpkin, the stringy innards, and the raw seeds away from your pet, as they are not good for her. \u00a0Don\u2019t give your dog pumpkin that has been sitting out on your doorstep, but when you are carving a fresh pumpkin, why not keep some of the flesh to give your dog a little treat. \u00a0You could also roast and grind the seeds to add additional goodies on top of meals.<\/span><\/p>\n

Costumes<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

There are plenty of costumes available on the market for dogs, or if you are creative you could make your own. Halloween with your dog can go further with dog and owner outfits such as the Fox and Hound, Hot dog and Vendor, or the classic Dorothy and Toto. Bear in mind that some dogs hate the restricted or hot feeling of being dressed in clothes. So if your dog resists, don\u2019t push it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Trick or Treat<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

On Halloween, our doorbell tends to ring constantly throughout the evening. \u00a0Some dogs go wild when the doorbell rings just once, let alone multiple times. \u00a0If your dog reacts this way or you have not had the opportunity to do a lot of doorbell training with him, it is better to take him to a quiet area of the home, away from the front door to reduce his agitation and anxiety. \u00a0This is also preferable if you are likely to have young children coming to the door who are not used to or are afraid of dogs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Halloween treats<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

We know that chocolate and sweets are not a good mix with dogs, but there is no reason why they can\u2019t be given homemade dog treats using dog-friendly substitute ingredients. \u00a0Why not try this recipe for carob cupcakes?<\/span><\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n