North Yorkshire vet shares tips to calm dogs on Halloween
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 18:02 · Archive
A North Yorkshire vet recommends simple steps including door signs and muted doorbells to help anxious dogs during Halloween.
A North Yorkshire vet has warned pet owners against punishing barking dogs as Halloween approaches. Veterinary surgeon Nicola Bryden from VetMedi.co.uk in Sutton-on-the-Forest says Halloween night can quickly become a source of stress for pets with the constant stream of knocks and doorbell rings from trick-or-treaters.
Bryden recommends a 'five-minute doorstep hack' to prevent distress. Pet owners should leave a clear sign on the door asking trick-or-treaters not to knock or ring the bell because a nervous dog is resting inside. She also suggests setting out a bowl of sweets on the doorstep with a note inviting children to help themselves, and muting Ring doorbells or digital chimes for the evening so accidental presses do not trigger a reaction.
Bryden emphasises that barking is a completely natural and instinctive response for many breeds, particularly historic working breeds developed for herding and guarding, so it should never be punished. On Halloween nights when door visits are constant, owners should focus on simple, proactive steps rather than trying to restrain their dog in the moment. Costumes can also upset dogs, as masks and unusual appearances can make people harder for them to recognise.
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- North Yorkshire vet reveals 5-minute Halloween hack to keep your dog calmA North Yorkshire vet shares simple Halloween tips to help keep anxious dogs calm when trick-or-treaters come knocking.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 19 Oct, 17:30
- North Yorkshire vet reveals 5-minute Halloween hack to keep your dog calmA North Yorkshire vet shares simple Halloween tips to help keep anxious dogs calm when trick-or-treaters come knocking.The Press (York) · 19 Oct, 17:30
In this story: Nicola Bryden · VetMedi.co.uk · Sutton-on-the-Forest · North Yorkshire
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