Too Cute to Spook: Expert Advice on Keeping Pets Calm This Halloween
There’s nothing cuter than dressing up with your pet for Halloween, but with noisy kids dressed in costumes repeatedly ringing the doorbell, this night can be one of the most stressful holidays for your furry friend. In fact, Halloween is the second most common holiday for pets to get lost.
This week Michelle Fern chats with anthrozoologist Ashley Evenson about how to keep your pet calm during the chaos this Halloween. They discuss understanding your pets’ body language, recognizing symptoms of stress and provide valuable tips for reducing your pets’ anxiety on one of the scariest nights of the year.
BIO:
With over a decade of professional experience working with dogs and other pets, Ashley is very familiar with the multifaceted nature of the human-animal bond. In addition to hands-on experience, she received a formal education in training, learning, and behavioral science while obtaining both her BA and Master's in Anthrozoology. While “dogs are her people” and have always been her area of expertise, she also has professional and personal experience working with many other animals including cats, horses, rats & other pocket pets, ferrets, goats, pigs, chickens, turkeys, etc. Currently, she has two wonderful dogs. A Papillon named Ducky, who has been her close companion and talented assistant for many years. And Ragnar, a rescued primitive breeds mix that Ashley extensively rehabilitated and trained after he was found as a stray roaming Montana. Passionate about helping others, she is always happy to share her knowledge and do her part bridging the gap between human and animal worlds.
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