Teach your dog to handle the arrival of visitors calmly. One suggestion is to teach the dog to lie on his bed or blanket when guests first arrive. The dog can greet the guests once they're settled. Cool weather does not mean that your dog requires less water. Activity and training cause our dogs to need plenty of water no matter what time of the year it is.
Many veterinarians recommend year-round heart worm preventative.
Avoid obnoxious begging behavior by always asking your dog to perform a trick or obedience exercise to earn special goodies. The number of over-weight Americans has been going up and up. This prevents begging and other bad table manners. The ghosts and goblins that visit on Halloween can be upsetting for pets. When proofing for distractions at obedience trials, include the sounds of blow dryers, applause and cheers, and sudden loud noises, i.e., a collapsing grooming table or large equipment falling to the floor.