Halloween is a time for costumes, candy, and fun—but it can also bring unexpected challenges for our pets. The doorbell ringing all evening, costumed visitors, and tempting treats can be overwhelming for dogs and cats. At Green Acres Pet Resort, we want to help you keep your pets safe and stress-free during the spooky season.
Here are some simple tips to help your pets enjoy Halloween just as much as you do:
- Create a safe space
Place your dog in their crate or in a room away from the front door or party activity. Secure your cat in a space that is safe and quiet. This reduces stress and prevents attempted escapes when the front door is open. - Offer a distraction
Give your pup a special durable chew toy, food-stuffed Kong, or safe treats to enjoy while you greet trick-or-treaters. This helps redirect energy and keeps them happily occupied. - Soothing background sounds
Play calming music or leave the TV on in your pet’s room to help mask the sounds of the doorbell and visitors. - Close the curtains
Prevent your dog from getting overstimulated watching people coming and going by closing drapes or blinds. - Manage barking triggers
If your dog barks at the doorbell, consider disconnecting it for the evening, have the kids knock, or greet the trick-or-treaters outside. - Keep pets inside
Sadly, Halloween can bring risks such as pranks or accidents. Keep your dogs and cats indoors to prevent them from getting loose, injured, or provoked.
No Tricks, Only A Quiet ReTREAT
This Halloween, give your dog or cat the gift of a resort stay designed entirely around their wellness and comfort. At Green Acres Pet Resort, every guest enjoys a private suite where they can quietly rest—far away from doorbells, open doors, costumes, and the dangers of loose candy or bowls of goodies. Our daytime activities keep pets active, happy, and healthy, ensuring they enjoy just as much fun as you do. For the ultimate treat, schedule a relaxing spa bath before heading home so your dog looks and feels their very best after a stress-free stay.
Spooktacular Snack for Your Pet
Special homemade treats using healthy ingredients for your pet can be easy to make. Here’s how to make one of the Halloween-themed Signature Treats available for lodging guests at Green Acres:
- Mix together pumpkin, plain yogurt and frozen blueberries.
- Serve in a mini-ice cream cone (of course, using 2 blueberries for ghoulish eyes) or freeze the mixture in festive-shaped molds for a cool treat.
A Safe and Happy Halloween
Halloween should be a celebration of fun—not fear—for your pets. By preparing ahead of time, you can keep your dog or cat safe, calm, and out of harm’s way while you enjoy the spooktacular festivities. Better yet, book a resort stay for your dog or cat at Green Acres that will be a stress-free, good time for you both. Call 608-889-2100 to make a reservation.
At Green Acres Pet Resort, we care about your pets like family and encourage every pet parent to make safety a priority this spooky season.