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Halloween can be overwhelming for many pets. The doorbell is constantly ringing, and strangers come to the door dressed in a manner that pets are not accustomed to seeing. If you are a pet owner, you may be planning ahead and trying to think of ways to keep your pet calm this Halloween. Here are a few tricks that can help you accomplish this goal.
Consider Having Someone Sit Outside Your House With Candy
One of the best ways to keep your pet calm on Halloween is to have someone in your house sit outside with the candy. This prevents children from coming up to your door and ringing the bell or knocking. If you keep your front door shut, your pet may not even realize what is going on around them.
Ensure There Is Background Noise for Your Pet
Another way to help keep your pet calm on Halloween is to ensure there is background noise for your pet. Turn on the television or turn up the music. This can help drown out the noise that children make as they excitedly run from house to house or tell each other about their treats.
Give Your Pet Extra Attention or Treats
Some pets can easily be distracted. If your pet is one of these pets, consider giving your pet extra attention, a few extra treats or a new toy. This may be enough to distract them from what is going on around them and help them to stay occupied and calm.
Consider Boarding Your Pet for the Night
Lastly, if your pet is extremely nervous, anxious or scared, you may consider boarding your pet for the night. This is especially important if you are hosting a party or planning to be away from your home. This helps to ensure your pet is safe and cared for.
Your pet is an important part of your family, and you want to do everything you can to ensure that they are safe and calm, not only on Halloween but year-round. If you are in the market for apartments in Chicago, IL, and you have a pet, you may be looking for a pet-friendly community. Visit us here at The Montrose Apartments to learn why we may be the perfect place for both you and your pet.
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Whether you're looking to cozy up with your significant other or just spend a fun Valentine's Day with loved ones and/or friends, a special movie night always makes for a fun occasion. Many community members in our Chicago apartments will, in fact, be doing just that this February 14, and we're here to help with the planning process. Here's a look at how to throw a fun Valentine's Day movie night this year.
How to Plan for a Valentine's Day Movie Night
Any good movie night needs a few key ingredients. Here's what you'll need to throw a Valentine's Day movie night to remember:
- Food: Any good movie night needs a good spread. Heart-shaped pizzas make for a nice touch, and you can't have a movie night without popcorn and sodas. Make sure your guests have plenty to eat and drink.
- The right movie: This will largely be dictated by what type of movie night you're hosting. If you're spending the evening with your own Valentine, try a more romantic movie like The Notebook, or a romantic-comedy, such as 500 Days of Summer or When Harry Met Sally. If you're hosting friends or loved ones for the evening, we'd suggest a more lighthearted romantic movie, like 50 First Dates or La La Land.
- The right mood: Put a ban on smartphones for the evening so that you can really get into enjoying the movie night you have planned. Whether you're hanging with your significant other or your friends, it's always annoying to see someone's face buried in their phone rather than paying attention to the evening you've planned.
- Create a comfortable atmosphere: Make sure there's adequate seating for all of your guests and things like blankets and pillows to cuddle up with. Encourage your guests to wear comfortable clothes too, as any movie night shouldn't necessarily come with a "dress to impress" type of invitation. Bottom line: Make sure your guests are in the right atmosphere to kick back and hang out for a few hours.
A movie night is how many of our community members will be celebrating Valentine's Day. What about you? Contact us today for more information on our apartments in Chicago and to see which of our floor plans are available.
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