Halloween is getting closer - even if the weather here in NJ feels more like May! If you hurry, and your dog is willing, you can still find or make the perfect costume. Or, if your dog is like my cockapoo Bailey, perhaps costumes aren't an option. Well, you can still have that festive puppy holiday flare with a Halloween Bandana.

Here are some more tips to having a fun, safe, dog-friendly Halloween:

• 8 Tips for a Safe Halloween With Your Dog - Dogs take part more and more in the evening's fun. Learn how to keep them safe.
  
• Training Your Dog for Halloween - Bone up on leash training tips for your dog in time for Halloween.
  


• Find the perfect costume! Halloween Costumes for your Dogs at Drs. Foster & Smith. Valid through 10.31.07
  



• Stock up on treats for those furry trick-or-treaters!
  


• Be Prepared! - Many of our visitors on the big night bring their dogs along, so I always keep a bowl of dog biscuits in various sizes and flavors handy. That way, no matter what size pup comes along, we have something tasty for them too!


• Dress up! - You'll find some great costumes here: Halloween Costumes for your Dogs at Drs. Foster & Smith. Valid through 10.31.07 And don't forget to take a ton of pictures; DoggieDeliveries.com is hosting its second annual Dog Halloween Photo Contest!


• Stay Safe! - Bailey loves to see the kids, but I know some children are not comfortable around dogs. So I put up the Exercise Pen 8-Panel (24" W x 36" H). This lets Bailey see the kids, but a) I don't have to worry about her slipping out b) no kids are scared. Also take a look at these helpful tips: Keeping your Pet Safe on Halloween
  


• Send Dog-Themed eGreetings for Halloween

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