| Halloween is approaching us once again, and it is | | | | are afraid of dogs, especially the larger breeds. |
| not just for the kids anymore. Many people like to | | | | Try to use a dog leash that does not give too |
| take their dogs with them when they go out trick | | | | much distance between you and your dog. This |
| or treating. This is a great way to not only give | | | | can make some people nervous. Another idea is |
| your dog some exercise but to get some good | | | | to buy a glow stick and attach it to the pet collar |
| family time in as well. There are, however, some | | | | or to the dog leash. This ensures that everyone |
| things to think about before embarking on this | | | | can see that there is a dog with you, so they can |
| adventure. | | | | change their route if they are uncomfortable with |
| You will want to be sure that your dog does not | | | | animals. |
| spook easily. Many of the costumes and | | | | If you choose to leave your dog at home, make |
| decorations can be terrifying to them, and a | | | | sure they are secure. Check the yard for escape |
| scared dog is a danger to everyone, including | | | | routes when leaving them outside. If your dog is |
| themselves. You will also want them to be animal | | | | tied up in a yard with no fence, please be sure |
| friendly as well as people friendly. | | | | they cannot get too close to the sidewalk. Having |
| Make sure to double-check the equipment. Inspect | | | | a dog charge at you in the darkness across a |
| the pet collar and dog leash for any damage. If | | | | yard to end up just a few feet away from you |
| using a dog harness make sure it fits properly. | | | | with teeth snarling can be very horrifying. I know |
| Take a few minutes to look in on your local | | | | this from experience. |
| weather conditions. Remember, if it is cold for | | | | For those of you who decide to go for it, there is |
| you, it is cold for them too. Be sure to not forget | | | | only one thing left to do. Figure out how you |
| the supplies to clean up after your dog, just in | | | | want your friendly pooch to look. Do you want to |
| case they decide to relieve themselves. Leaving a | | | | go all out and get them their own costume? |
| pile for someone else to step in is not only | | | | Maybe you want to keep things simple with just a |
| inconsiderate, but it could really put a damper on | | | | little flair on the dog leash. Perhaps you will choose |
| their night. | | | | to take them "as is". So pick your style, get |
| Be mindful of others. There are many people who | | | | creative, and have fun! |