10/25/2026
We love Halloween at Happy Dog Lodge!!
Halloween can be full of fun, costumes, and spooky surprises, but it can also bring a few extra hazards for our furry friends! Here are some tips to help keep your pets safe this Halloween:
🐾 Keep the candy out of reach. Chocolate, sugar-free candy containing xylitol, and other Halloween treats can be dangerous for pets.
🐾 Make costumes comfortable. If your pet wears a costume, make sure it fits properly, allows free movement, and doesn't restrict their breathing or vision. If they aren't enjoying it, skip the costume!
🐾 Create a safe space. Doorbells, knocking, and strangers in costumes can be stressful for some pets. Give them a quiet place to relax away from the Halloween commotion. Practice using this space prior to Halloween, give frozen kongs, good chewies and puzzle toys to keep your pet occupied.
🐾 Prevent door dashing. Frequent visitors mean lots of open doors! Keep pets safely secured, and make sure their ID tags and microchip information are up to date.
🐾 Know your pet's limits. Not every dog enjoys trick-or-treaters, spooky decorations, or neighborhood festivities. It's okay to let them celebrate from the comfort of home!
From all of us at Happy Dog Lodge, we hope you and your pets have a safe, happy, and not-so-spooky Halloween!
Don't forget our pet costume contest at Happy Productions Studios Listening Room on Friday, October 30th. We'll be there with goody bags and candy to hand out!