Halloween is upon us! What is your dog going to be?

Ahh Halloween...the holiday that all dogs DREAD and pet parents LOVE:) My poor Henry has had the pleasure of being an angel, super beagle, pumpkin...ahh the pumpkin outfit was so cute. Oh and of course, the home made "Official Squirrel Chaser' costume...that one actually won us a prize! Poncho will have his 1st Halloween this year...poor kid has no idea what lies ahead:) What our furry loved ones put up with for a few cookies huh! Below are some dog friendly events going on around the city! I have also given some Halloween safety tips for you and your 4-legged family members. With all of the chocolate swirrling you can never be too careful! Don't let the boogie man get ya!! Happy Halloween-Jaycee, Henry, & Poncho

Dog Friendly Halloween Events Around the City:

Dog-O-Ween: Genessee Park Saturday 10/27 11am-2pm. This event is a fund raising event for COLA (Citizens for Off-Leash Areas) More info at http://www.dogoween.org/

Have a Beagle? The Seattle Beagle Rescue will hold their annual Halloween Beaglefest on Saturday 10/27 12pm-4pm at Academy of Canine Behavior in Bothell. More info at

http://www.beaglerescue.org/

Want to take the whole family to the Pumpkin Patch?! The Farm in Snohomish, WA (40ish minutes N of Seattle) has all of the fun that you need...find a pumpkin, go through their corn maze, enjoy some apple cider, and bring your dog!! Dogs must be on-leash and remember to pick up after your furry one. Nelly is the family Basset Hound that loves to follow you around and help you choose the perfect pumpkin. Visiting The Farm is a Barrett family tradition. For more information

http://www.thefarm1.com/.thefarm1.com/

Safety Tips:

Remember that chocolate is very dangerous for your pets. Chocolate contains two potent substances-theobramine & caffeine. The amount of each compound will vary with each type and brand of chocolate. Should your dog ingest some call poison control to determine if a vet visit is necessary. ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 1-888-426-4435. Remember to watch your dogs while out on walks as well...there is bound to be candy that has been dropped.

What is Good for Your Dog?

Pumpkin!! Pumpkin has many vitamins, especially vitamin A. It also has a great deal of fiber. For this reason, pumpkin may be added to a dog’s diet to help in weight loss and weight control. Buying plain canned pumpkin – not the pie filling - is an easy way to add fiber to your dog’s diet. Keep in mind that raw pumpkin is hard on a dog's digestive system and everything in moderation:)