Thanksgiving Pet

A fall dog bandana or a Thanksgiving dog collar in plaid, rust, or pumpkin is the easy answer, because both work all season rather than for one afternoon. Skip anything bulky if you are hosting, since a house full of guests already means a lot of stepping over the dog. A bow tie collar is the dressed up version for photos.

Fall dog accessories that actually get used are a seasonal bandana, a fall dog collar you can leave on all autumn, and one toy that holds attention indoors as the days get shorter. Buy the collar in a colorway that reads from September through November and you are covered for Halloween and Thanksgiving both.

Give your dog a job before the guests arrive. A long walk that morning, then a stuffed or interactive toy in a quiet room away from the door, settles most dogs better than anything you do once the house fills up. Keep turkey bones, onions, and anything with xylitol off the floor and out of reach, and ask guests not to feed from the table.