The Scariest Thing in This Front Yard Graveyard Has Soulful Brown Eyes
The front yard has been turned into a spooky graveyard, but the scariest thing lurking among the tombstones is a pair of soulful brown eyes. A brindle Boxer pokes its wrinkled face out from between the weathered-looking foam headstones, ears soft and forehead creased in an expression of mild suspicion. Faux moss and ivy cling to the stones, pinecones and leaves litter the ground, and a black trash bag sits off to one side. Behind it all, a house with a pumpkin wreath, a spider on the wall and potted mums by the steps completes the festive look.
Boxers are energetic, playful and famously goofy dogs with a strong bond to their families. They can be curious about new things in the yard, and Halloween decorations are fair game for sniffing, pawing and sometimes chewing. When setting up outdoor displays, anchor tombstones and inflatables so they will not topple onto a pet, keep extension cords tucked away, and avoid decorations with small pieces, glitter or chemical fog that could be harmful. Some dogs may be startled by animatronic props that move or make noise, so introducing these slowly and calmly can help prevent fear.
Spooky or not, this graveyard has a very friendly ghost on patrol. The only haunting here will likely involve a wagging tail and a hopeful look toward the treat bowl.
