🎃 Halloween & Your Dog: How to Prepare for Stress, Noise, and Overstimulation

🎃 Halloween & Your Dog: How to Prepare for Stress, Noise, and Overstimulation

Halloween is full of excitement for humans with costumes, candy, and trick-or-treaters at the door. But for our pets, especially dogs, this spooky season can bring unpredictable stress and overstimulation.

From the ringing of doorbells to flashing lights, masked strangers, and noisy decorations, Halloween can disrupt your dog’s sense of safety and routine.

The good news? With a little planning and natural support, you can help your dog feel calm, comfortable, and secure through it all.

📣 Common Stress Triggers on Halloween

Every dog is different, but here are some common triggers we see around this time of year:

  • 🚪 Doorbells and knocking: Constant interruptions can cause barking, pacing, or hiding

  • 👻 Strangers in costumes: Dogs rely on facial recognition and body language, masks are confusing!

  • 🎇 Loud or high-pitched sounds: From Halloween music to animatronic toys, strange noises can startle your pup

  • 🔁 Disrupted routines: A late dinner or skipped walk can throw sensitive dogs off balance

  • 🏃 Escaping: Open doors and a spooked dog are a risky combo

🐶 Signs Your Dog May Be Overstimulated

  • Barking, whining, or growling

  • Pacing or shaking

  • Hiding or clinging to you

  • Restlessness or hyperactivity

  • Yawning, lip licking, or wide eyes (early stress indicators)

🌿 Natural Ways to Support Your Dog During Halloween

At Fat Sam’s, we believe in gentle, daily support made with clean, simple ingredients and full-spectrum hemp extract, designed to help your dog feel their best in everyday life and during moments of high stimulation.

Here’s how to prepare:

✅ 1. Start a Calming Routine Early

Start your dog’s calming routine a few days before Halloween. Just like humans, pets respond best to consistency, and having support already in their system makes a big difference.

✅ 2. Choose the Right Product for Your Pet

Each of our products can help your dog feel calm, balanced, and supported. Here's how they work best:

🦴 CBD Dog Treats

Delicious and easy to give, our baked treats are great for daily support and pre-event calm. Use them as part of your evening routine or 30–60 minutes before trick-or-treaters arrive.
→ Available in 2mg, 5mg, 10mg, and 15mg strengths for dogs of all sizes.

💧 CBD Oil Drops

Perfect for quick, flexible support. Drop onto food or directly into the mouth (if your pup allows). Ideal for dogs needing customized dosing or a faster-acting option.
→ Best used 30–60 minutes before a stressful event.

🥜 CBD Infused Peanut Butter

Tasty and versatile. Spread on a lick mat or fill a toy to keep your dog occupied and calm during busy moments. A great option for enrichment and longer-lasting relief.
→ Use before the doorbell starts or during overstimulation.

✅ 3. Create a Safe Space

Set up a quiet room or area away from the action with soft lighting, calming music, and your dog’s favorite bed. Add a toy, chew, or lick mat with peanut butter to keep them focused and relaxed.

✅ 4. Keep the Routine Predictable

Try to stick to regular walk, meal, and bedtime schedules. Dogs thrive on routine, especially when everything else feels unfamiliar.

✅ 5. Avoid Costume Overload

Unless your dog loves dressing up, skip elaborate costumes and opt for a festive collar or bandana. Never force your dog into clothing if they seem uncomfortable.

🎁 Bonus Tip: Treats for Them, Treats for Your Dog

Don’t forget! Halloween should be fun for everyone! Keep your dog busy with a treat they love (and that supports their wellness) while the kids collect candy.

🧡 Why Pet Parents Trust Fat Sam’s

  • Small-batch, baked or blended weekly

  • Organic, human-grade ingredients

  • Full-spectrum hemp extract

  • No fillers or preservatives

  • Friendly dosing for dogs of all sizes

  • Ships nationwide or available in person

💬 Final Thoughts

Halloween can be spooky, exciting, and unpredictable but it doesn’t have to be stressful for your dog. Whether your pup is sensitive to sound, new people, or changes in their routine, Fat Sam’s CBD products can help them stay calm, comfortable, and safe all night long.

Give your dog the support they deserve, naturally.

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