Halloween is full of excitement with costumes, decorations, and endless candy, but for our furry friends it can also be one of the most stressful nights of the year. From constant doorbell ringing to unfamiliar sights and sounds, many pets find the holiday more frightening than fun. The good news is that a little preparation and the right products can make all the difference in keeping your pets calm, happy, and safe this spooky season.

Take a Long Walk Before the Festivities

Before the trick or treaters start arriving, take your dog for a nice long walk. Exercise is one of the best ways to help them burn off extra energy and ease anxiety before the excitement begins. A tired dog is a calmer dog, and this will help set them up for a peaceful evening once the activity starts at home.

Keep Them Entertained and Distracted

After their walk, give your pet something to focus on that is both fun and soothing. Enrichment toys like LickiMats, Kong toys, and SodaPup enrichment mats are great ways to keep them busy. Spread on a little pumpkin purée, goat milk, or peanut butter and freeze it. This not only keeps them occupied but also helps release feel good endorphins through licking.

Natural chews like beef tracheas, bully sticks, or raw marrow bones are another excellent option for mental stimulation. Chewing helps relieve anxiety and gives your pet a positive outlet for their energy when the doorbell keeps ringing or the streets are full of costumed visitors.

Calm Their Nerves Naturally

Even with distractions, some pets need a little extra help staying calm during the commotion. That is where calming supplements like our Nootie Calming Chews come in. Formulated with natural ingredients such as melatonin, chamomile, and L theanine, they help take the edge off without making your pet drowsy. Give them 30 to 60 minutes before the festivities begin to help reduce stress and keep your pet feeling relaxed all evening.

Safety First

Keep all candy, chocolate, and decorations out of reach. Xylitol, found in many sugar free treats, is extremely toxic to dogs. Make sure your pets have proper ID tags and microchips updated because if they slip out during the chaos it will help them get home quickly.

Make Halloween Fun for Them Too

While Halloween can be scary for pets, it does not have to be. With the right mix of exercise, enrichment, natural chews, and calming supplements, your pets can enjoy a relaxing night even while ghosts and goblins roam the neighborhood.

Stop by your local Dog Krazy to stock up on enrichment toys, natural chews, and calming aids before Halloween night. Your pet will thank you and you will both enjoy a much calmer and happier holiday.