Halloween is just around the corner and many pet owners are eager to include the family pet in the festivities.  Unfortunately, trick-or-treating can turn ugly if an excited dog dashes off in pursuit of costumed children with bags of candy.

No one wants to spend Halloween night in the emergency room with an injured child, or roaming the dark streets in search of a lost pet, so we asked some of Best Friends professional trainers to share their top tips for keeping everyone safe.

The upcoming Fourth of July holiday week can be a difficult time for dogs afraid of loud noises. Fireworks can cause a dog to hide, bark excessively and even run away.  Independence Day week is a peak time for lost dog reports.

We asked our panel of professional trainers for advice on helping pets make it through the noisy celebration.