Halloween Safety for Your Dog

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Text Box: Halloween Safety for Dogs

Text Box: Many of us enjoy Halloween. This can however, be a perilous time for dogs and other pets. A few simple strategies can keep your four-footed friend safe this Halloween. Leave Fido home, don’t take him trick or treating. Keep your dog in a crate or in a separate room away from windows and doors to keep him from becoming over-anxious or slipping out the door. Kids and dogs do not mix on Halloween,

Text Box: costumes, scary sounds, screaming and running can all overwhelm even the nicest dog, which could result in a bite. Instead, from the time your kids are getting ready to go out to collect their spoils until they are safely in their pj’s keep the dog separate from the kids. Make sure your dog is wearing a collar with a tag, or better yet, microchip your dog for identification. Make it clear to kids that they are not

Text Box: allowed to trick, tease, harass or frighten dogs and other pets. Be aware of candles around your pets, many a curious kitty or a wagging tail has started a fire. Dogs can mistake Trick or Treaters for genuine threats. So it is important to prevent accidents. Give Fido a yummy treat like a food stuffed Kong in his crate to enjoy while the kids are enjoying the festivities and everyone will have a very Happy Halloween.

Text Box: Costumes & Amusements Don’t dress up your dog unless you know he likes it. Make sure that costumes fit properly and do not inhibit breathing, panting, walking, seeing or hearing—even the nicest dog can get grumpy when his vision is impaired. Did you know that dogs have a much greater range of vision than humans? They can almost see directly behind their heads, take this into consideration when choosing costumes. Do you want ideas for keeping your dog occupied this Halloween? Visit http://www.kongcompany.com/worlds_best.html for recipes you can use to keep your dog amused during festivities. There are recipes with different degrees of difficulty and they can be used while your dog is crated to keep him busy while the doorbell is ringing and ghosts and ghouls are picking up their candy.

Text Box: Chocolate is a well-known toxin for dogs. Most of us are aware and are careful about chocolate and the dog. Remind kids to keep chocolate out of reach. One of the greatest risks to your dog is the day

Text Box: after Halloween. Lots of items; lollipop sticks, wrappers, broken pumpkins and eggs, antifreeze, bits of costume and decorations are all hazards for the your dog and other pets as well.

Text Box: When out for your walk, make sure that you stay aware of any hazards that are out on the streets. It is also important to be diligent about keeping your pets safe both in the days preceding and following

Text Box: consultation we can help you learn how to manage issues as well as how to get rid of those problem behaviors. Call us today at 770-867-0011 or 706-202-5419 or visit our website at http://www.sithappens.us for more information. Did you know… That dogs are more reactive on windy days? The stimulation is aural, visual, physical and even scent which can make your dog so distracted that he or she may not be as responsive

Text Box: Halloween is typically the kick off the Holiday season. This is a time that can be incredibly fun and frustrating for families and dogs alike. One of the best things you can do to make your holidays go more smoothly is to do some training to firm up your dog’s skills or to work on problem behaviors. If you dog jumps up, chews, is afraid of guests, or steals food the holidays will be much more difficult to navigate. We can help. Whether you want to do a group class or have a private

Text Box: the winter is indicative of the kind of weather we will receive is still up in the air. The staff of Sit Happens Dog Training wishes you and yours a fantastic autumn season!

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