Halloween With Your Dog: Keep It Fun and Safe

Halloween is Saturday, October 31 — and for dogs, it's the trickiest night of the year. Here's the short version of how to enjoy it together: 🍬 No candy, ever. Chocolate is toxic, and sugar-free candy with xylitol is even more dangerous. Keep the bowl closed, up high, and tell the kids: no sharing, no matter the begging face. 🎃 Costume test first. If your dog freezes or tries to chew it off, skip it. A bandana or themed collar counts — and your dog will actually enjoy it. 🔔 Doorbell = escape risk. Halloween is a top night for lost dogs. During trick-or-treat hours, keep your dog in a back room or on a leash, even indoors. Check the collar tag and microchip registration now — and remember, our Lost & Found section on DogAngeles is here if a dog gets lost in LA. 💡 Glow on night walks. A reflective collar or light-up tag makes your dog visible to drivers after dark. 🕯️ Swap real candles for battery ones. Same glow, zero fire risk at nose height. Some dogs love the party, others just want a quiet room — both are fine. A calm dog is a happy dog, even on Halloween. Share your dog's costume with the DogAngeles community — we want to see them! 🎃