Spooky season is here, and while we are busy carving pumpkins and buying too much candy, it’s easy to forget that our pets experience Halloween a little differently than we do. What seems festive to us can feel chaotic and confusing to them. A little preparation goes a long way in keeping pets calm, safe and out of harm’s way on Oct. 31.

The best place for the pets is at home, indoors and away from the front door. Many neighborhoods go all out for Halloween with decorations, costumes, music, hayrides and tons of families on the streets. The hustle and bustle of being out and about may make some pets nervous and irritable.

Large crowds, excited kids and loud noises do not make for a calm, relaxed pet. If a dog is protective, he may perceive passersby in masks or costumes as threats and co

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