Long-term dogs looking for love 💛 Pumpkin spice snacks 🎃 Firework planning 🎇

Wag: for dog lovers 🐾 Dog advice, recipes and more! 🐶 View an [online version of this email]( [Rehoming]( [Sponsor]( [Donate]( [A dog stood next to two pumpkins]( Spooky snacks [A icon that says recipe] Treat your pup to some spooky homemade snacks this Howl-oween. Bake some delicious [pumpkin and peanut butter spookies]( or make a batch of [freaky frozen treats](. These quick and easy recipes are great as a training reward. Or, have them on hand to distract your dog from human snacks, as Halloween sweets can be toxic for dogs. [Pumpkin spookies]( [Ready, set, bake!]( Remember remember Firework season is just around the corner, with Diwali starting on 24 October, and Bonfire Night only 3 weeks away. Noise-related fear is very common in dogs, and the signs may be more subtle than you think. Take a look at [10 signs your dog might be scared of fireworks]( and read our advice on how to prepare. [Preparing for fireworks]( [Preparing for fireworks]( [An icon that says Wag Loves] Bone-appétit with Lily's Kitchen Over the last 2 years, Lily’s Kitchen has raised over £105K for the dogs in our care. From the 10th of October, Lily’s Kitchen will donate 60p to us from every dog treat and food order from their website! We're so grateful for Lily's Kitchen's ongoing support. You can get your paws on their [dog Christmas range]( including an advent calendar and tasty treats tin by clicking the link below. [Lily's Kitchen]( [Browse the range]( [An icon that says Dog Advice] Does your pooch need a paw-dicure? [Clipping your dog’s nails at home]( saves a trip to the vet or groomer. It can be a simple procedure, as long as you feel confident about what to do and your dog is happy having their feet touched. Read our advice to discover how to train your dog to have their nails clipped at home, our top tips and the key steps to nailing it. [Find out more]( Dogs and children: living safely together Understanding dogs is an important skill for children, parents and carers alike. Whether you own a pooch, have friends with dogs, or just meet them out and about, it’s crucial to know how to [behave safely around them](. Our expert family workshops will teach you how through engaging activities and discussions. Book your 45-minute online workshop today! [Dog safety workshops]( [Book a workshop]( A love worth waiting for We find most of the dogs that come into our care a loving family within weeks. But some dogs stay with us for longer. Meet Jake, Alfie and Cheeka, some of our [long term residents]( looking for their forever home. These pooches may have more specific needs, but they have just as much love to give as the next dog. [Jake]( [Jake]( [Alfie]( [Alfie]( [Cheeka]( [Cheeka]( [Meet Jake, Alfie & Cheeka]( [An icon that says Dog Advice] Train your dog to be patient at doorways With trick or treaters doing the rounds this month, it is a good idea to teach your pooch to wait patiently at your door. [Watch our video guide]( to help train your dog to be a delight around doors. With lots of practice your dog should begin to wait at every doorway, making life much more relaxing for everyone! [Watch now]( Changes to our privacy policy We have updated our Privacy Policy to explain as fully as possible how we use your data to raise vital funds for the dogs who need us. Like many other charities Dogs Trust undertakes supporter research in order to identify those who may be willing and able to give more, and to engage with potential supporters. We sometimes use third parties to assist with our research activities, but only where we are confident that the third party will treat your data securely. You can find full details including how you can opt out in our [privacy policy on our website](. [Get involved]( [News & events]( [Help & advice]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [LinkedIn]( [Unsubscribe from our emails]( | [Read our privacy policy]( You are receiving this email because you have provided [Dogs Trust]( with your contact details. You can [unsubscribe]( or you can opt out of communications or change your preferences at any time by calling [020 7837 0006](tel:02078370006) or visit [dogstrust.org.uk/keepintouch](. Please read our [privacy policy]( for more information about how we look after your data. Registered Charity Numbers: 227523 & SC037843 | Dogs Trust, 17 Wakley Street, London, Islington, EC1V 7RQ, GB [Update Profile](