Halloween Prep For Dogs: Tricks To Make Celebrations A Treat For Everyone #241

from Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett · host Susan Garrett

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Trick or Treat! It's almost Halloween and although not every country celebrates it, I want to suggest a dog training plan-a-palooza to prep for holidays and celebrations no matter where you live. Halloween and similar events can be scary and dangerous for dogs! I'm sharing common but deadly candy ingredients your dog must avoid, why you shouldn't take most dogs trick-or-treating and how to prevent reactivity and anxiety when spooky, costumed strangers knock and ding at your door. 🥳 DON'T MISS TODAY: Susan's YouTube live celebrating 100K subscribers at 1pm EST! Click here to join the tricks, treats and training: Dogs That Online Party: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3sFtvVlNac In this episode you'll hear: • My Halloween dog training plan challenge. • Candy ingredients that are deadly to dogs. • Why we shouldn't take dogs trick-or-treating (not including service dogs). • How costumed people appear to dogs. • Tips to reduce anxiety for your dog during Halloween. • Why you should never take puppies trick or treating. • Why Halloween is a great time to dog train if they enjoy participating. • How to condition your dog to Halloween costumes and decorations. • Why ItsYerChoice is great to stop dogs from stealing candy. • Why playing Crate Games creates a strong Hot Zone behavior. • How Hot Zone allows your dog to join in Halloween safely. • About Halloween costumes for dogs. • Tricks for your dog to entertain guests from the Hot Zone. Online Learning: Get Crate Games Online - https://get.crategames.com/ Learn To Play ItsYerChoice - https://recallers.com/iycsummit-join/ Resources: 🥳 DON'T MISS TODAY: Susan's YouTube live celebrating 100K subscribers at 1pm EST! Click here to join the tricks, treats and training: Dogs That Online Party: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3sFtvVlNac FREE DOWNLOAD - Encourage people to sing "trick or treat" instead of knocking or ringing doorbell to prevent triggering your dog. Download our fun Halloween flyer here: Don't Ring Doorbell: https://dogsthat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/DogsThat_HalloweenDoorSign.pdf 1. Podcast Episode 200: Solve Your Dog's Separation Anxiety With FRIDA: Expanding Calm With Functional Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/200/ 2. YouTube Video: 15 Ways To Exercise Your Dog - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsQY6nm6E30 3. Podcast Episode 33: How Do I Stop My Dog Counter Surfing?! - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/33/ 4. Podcast Episode 79: Reduce Anxiety and Grow Your Dog's Confidence with These Pro Dog Training Tips - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/79/ 5. Podcast Episode 240: Stop Barking Dogs! Step-By-Step Action Plan And Anti-Bark Strategies To Avoid - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/240/ 6. Nina Ottoson Food Puzzles - https://www.nina-ottosson.com/products/all-products/ 7. Toppl Dog Toy - https://www.westpaw.com/products/toppl-treat-toy 8. YouTube Playlist: Dog Training Games With Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2TzttCtZVFwzwMGayAsaYe&si=q298eMSRMOM5D-oj 9. Podcast Episode 32: 20 Easy Ways to Exercise Your Dog at Home - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/32/ 10. Podcast Episode 199: Puppy Fear Periods: Help For Socializing Puppies Or Rescue Dogs Scared Of People - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/199/ 11. Podcast Episode 171: Dog Training With Layered Shaping: Why Classical Conditioning Must Come First - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/171/ 12. Podcast Episode 58: How to Create Kid Friendly Dogs and Dog Friendly Kids - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/58/ 13. Podcast Episode 128: Reduce Stress For Dogs During Holiday Celebrations - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/128/ 14. Podcast Episode 68: 3 Easy Tricks Every Dog Should Know - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/68/ 15. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/qqR-42VX778

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