5 Trainer-Approved Ways to Stop Your Dog From Running Out the Door on Halloween
Between constant doorbell ringing, shrieks, screams, and scary costumes and props, if you're worried about your beloved fur baby getting out on Halloween, you're not alone. These types of sights and sounds can make anyone frightened, both human and dog alike. This is why preparation ahead of the actual holiday is imperative. Anastasiia Krivenok / Getty Images It's pretty easy to understand how a dog running outside on Halloween may happen. With all of the doorbell ringing, people and movement, there's plenty to investigate at the (constantly opening) front door on Halloween. The reasons a dog might try to escape on Halloween depend on your dog's personality. "Some dogs bolt because they're thrilled and want to greet everybody, and others because they're scared and want to get away," Gearhart says. "Both are normal. Either dog will go through an open door if nobody planned for it." Of…