CLEVELAND, Ohio — Halloween might be full of fun for families, but for dogs, the spooky season can come with some real scares. From tempting candy to noisy crowds, the holiday can quickly turn into a stressful night for pets if owners aren’t prepared.

Josh Lopez, owner of Dog Training Elite Greater Cleveland and a former U.S. Navy canine handler, shared tips on how to keep dogs calm and safe before the first trick-or-treater rings the doorbell.

“Some of the most common ‘indoor’ hazards that we’ve seen are chocolate, sugar-free candies with xylitol, raisins, candy wrappers, candles in pumpkins, and choking hazards from small costume parts,” Lopez said. “Some other hazards to be aware of are broken decorations, crowded sidewalks, strangers in costumes, and unpredictable noises (fireworks

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