Are you wondering what to do with your
dog on Halloween? Well here are 5 things you will want to do after
you read them!
Fun thing #1.
Put on Clothes, Hats and Wigs:
Do your kids like to put clothes on the
dog? Well on Halloween let them have a ball! Maybe put on an
outfit, a wig, hat, whatever fits your dog's fancy or funny bone!
Now if your dog is fussy and doesn't
like putting things on, that's ok! There are still ways to enjoy
putty clothes on him or her. Read on.
How to decorate a fussy dog? Be gentle and talk softly. Then when your dog gets one piece
of clothing on reward it with a “good girl” or “good boy”!
Say it like you really mean it and feel it. Your dog will start to
realize that its something you enjoy to do and that's why you do it,
not just because it needs to be done. And if you plan on dressing your dog up often or even every Halloween, and your dog is young, you will want to start now because as your dog ages it will become accustomed to dressing up and be less fussy.
When your dog puts a few things on and
lets them stay on, then do things as normally and don't be tense.
See how funny your dog looks with what you are putting on it in your
mind? Have fun! Laugh at your dog a little! Those are the feelings
that encourage your dog to do more!
Fun Thing #2.
Take Your Dog out of the House:
Yes! Take your dog out with you if you
can! Let it socialize and become part of your family. A socialized
dog is a happy dog. You don't have to take it all around town. Try
to do something outside of your dog's everyday surroundings so it can
smell new things and see new people and dogs.
Now if you are not sure how your dog is
going to act you may want to wait til you know what its temperament
is like on a consistent basis. Some dogs just won't get along with
other dogs or people. But if you can bring him or her out and away
from home for awhile, even if its to the pet store then do it.
Make sure you can handle your dog on
its leash! And please DON'T let a child hold the dog leash if the
child is young and not old enough to know how to hold your dog's
leash! A young child can easily be swayed to putting his or her mind on
something else and totally forget to hold on to the dog leash tightly
or forge to hold on to it at all. And please, please, PLEASE, don't say it won't happen to
you because that is usually the time when accidents happen, when you
think it can't happen to you.
Fun Thing #3.
Go to a Dog Halloween Costume Party
These are very fun events for both you
and your dog! There are usually game prizes and FREE gifts just for
coming! There are also different breeds of dogs to see, costume
contests and special offers for exciting buys you may not know about
yet.
Vet practices have them, you may find
them at pet stores or maybe someone has one at their home. Lots of
times these are public events open to anyone to come and have Fun
with their dog. Just look out for them locally online or ask around
at different pet places.
Fun Thing #4.
Take The Dog Trick or Treating With the
Kids
Doing this is great for socializing
your dog! He or she will get to meet different people. Maybe even
meet new pets they have.... And will see how much fun the kids have.
Dogs are a lot like us, Monkey see Monkey do. And that's how they
learn.
Fun Thing #5.
Dress Up With Your Dog
Yes, I said it! Its always more fun
with 2 than just one, isn't it? Your dog will also get to understand
just how much fun it can have!
This is also something you can go back
to “Fun Thing #1” with. If the “good girl” or “good boy”
tactic doesn't work, try dressing up yourself then dressing your dog.
Some dogs may like that better. Although if you dress all up then
try to dress your dog may be a little harder or your dog may get
silly seeing you get dressed, then trying to dress them up while they
sling the clothes off will be funny to them, you may really want to
try this, because its still Fun and you will have yourself and others
in stitches with laughter!
So there it is! 5 Fun Things to Do
With Your Dog While Staying Safe On Halloween
Pictured is one of our rescues at age 5 months Halloween 2011.
