PUPPY TALK
YOUR DOG IS SCARY TO SOME, NOT
SO SCARY TO OTHERS
W
ith the fall
weather
coming
soon, the
temperatures outside
are becoming more
comfortable. This is
a good excuse to take
your dog to the park or
a local festival. We are
talking about a festival
that is small enough
to accommodate fans
who bring their dogs,
and has an atmosphere
and environment that
makes bringing a dog
a plus. A great choice
is the upcoming Olde
Town Fall Festival,
which has a costume
contest that includes
entries for pets.
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Dressing up dogs
has become a popular
trend. There are many
cute outfits that can
make them look scary
and others that are fun
and whimsical. Give
them a super costume
this year. No one will
dare get in his way - and
many people might want
to love on him all the
more!
Whether you
choose to dress your
dog in costume or not
when you take him
to a place with lots of
people, remember that
not everyone wants to be
around dogs. Some are
afraid and will give off a
fearful reaction that your
dog will pick up on. This
might cause him to act
differently, even if he
typically has an even
temperament.
Watch how your
dog acts around other
people and also watch
how other people act
around him. Just like
people can be scared of
him, he could get scared
from being in a crowded
area. This could cause
him anxiety and as
a result, he could do
things like jump, bark,
growl, urinate, and
more.
No one wants
a dog that is anxious
and scared so think
about whether it is best
to bring him with you
beforehand. Don’t force
interaction, even if your
dog is usually friendly
and dressed to be the
cutest in the contest.
Follow the rules by
keeping him on a leash
and under control. Have
fun!