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🎃 How to Help Your Pet Have a Happy (and Safe!) Halloween

By Wooferties Pet Resort, Newburgh IN

Halloween is one of our favorite times of year — costumes, candy, and all kinds of spooky fun! But while we love the excitement, our furry friends may not always understand what’s going on. At Wooferties, we want your pets to enjoy the holiday right alongside you, safely and happily. Here are our top tips to make Halloween a treat, not a trick, for your pet.

👻 1. Choose Comfort Over Costume Drama

Dressing up your pet can be adorable, but not every pup enjoys wearing clothes.

• If your dog looks stiff, tucks their tail, or tries to wiggle out — that’s a sign to skip the costume.

• Make sure the outfit doesn’t restrict movement, breathing, vision, or hearing.

• Never leave pets unattended in costume — parts like buttons or strings can be chewed and swallowed.

Wooferties Tip: Try a festive bandana or themed collar instead — it’s comfy, cute, and still makes for perfect photo ops!

🍫 2. Keep Candy Out of Reach

Chocolate, xylitol (in sugar-free candy), and raisins are toxic to dogs.

• Store treats high up and out of paw’s reach.

• Remind little trick-or-treaters not to share with furry siblings!

• If you think your pet ate something dangerous, call your vet or the Pet Poison Helpline (855-764-7661)immediately.

🧙‍♀️ 3. Watch the Door — and the Doorbell

Constant doorbell rings, costumes, and new faces can stress out even the friendliest dogs.

• Keep pets in a quiet room away from the front door during peak trick-or-treating hours.

• Consider soft music or a calming treat to help them relax.

• Make sure your dog’s ID tags and microchip info are up to date in case they slip out.

🕯 4. Decorate Safely

Halloween decorations can be irresistible to curious noses and paws!

• Avoid open flames — wagging tails and candles don’t mix.

• Keep glow sticks, fake cobwebs, and string lights out of reach.

• Opt for pet-safe scents (some essential oils can be harmful).

🧡 5. Practice “Positive Spooks”

Some dogs love greeting costumed kids, others not so much. If your pup tends to bark or hide, it’s okay to give them a break.

• Reward calm behavior with treats when the doorbell rings.

• Skip the stress and let them spend the evening at Wooferties Pet Resort, where they’ll enjoy peace, playtime, and snuggles — far from the ghosts and goblins!

🦴 Final Woof

Halloween should be full of fun — for both two-legged and four-legged family members! A little preparation goes a long way in keeping your pet happy and safe.

From all of us at Wooferties, we wish you a tail-wagging, treat-filled, and fright-free Halloween! 🐶🎃🦇