Trick-Or-Treat Trip Gets Heated After Family Shows Up For Candy With Two Large Dogs
Halloween usually feels like pure chaos in the best way. Kids running around in costumes, parents trailing behind with coffee cups, and neighborhoods buzzing with excitement.
So when this parent (OP) decided to take their kids trick-or-treating, the plan seemed pretty simple and wholesome. They grabbed the candy buckets, wrangled their little ones, clipped leashes onto their two chocolate labs, and headed out.
Nothing unusual, right? The dogs needed a walk, and everything started off smooth. According to OP, the labs stayed on their leashes and mostly sniffed grass and pumpkins while the kids collected candy.
Other families even stopped to pet them, and for most of the night, it felt like a normal, happy Halloween.
Then came one house that changed the mood instantly. Instead of a friendly wave or even a polite request to move the dogs back, the homeowner exploded.
There was loud shouting, aggressive language, and a pretty intense demand to “get off my property” right in front of the kids.
OP backed off immediately, but they left the scene utterly embarrassed. It was unbelievable that such a fun night could turn awkward and stressful in just minutes.
Now OP is wondering if they really crossed a line by bringing their dogs along, even though they were controlled and not approaching doors.
Was this an innocent family night out that got ruined by one cranky neighbor, or should pets stay home on Halloween no matter what?
Screenshots are below so you can read the original story and decide for yourself.
Let’s dig into the details
OP went trick-or-treating with their two kids and two large dogs
Many people seemed to be fine with them, and OP was careful not to bring the dogs too close to the homeowner’s door
One particular owner was not pleased, and asked OP to get off his property
We gathered some interesting comments from the Reddit community
“As a dog owner I’m going to say YTA. You brought 2 large (though lovable) dogs into a situation that is child centric.”
“The vast majority didn't bother saying anything to you; but you annoyed a lot more people than you realize with your dogs.”
“I've certainly fussed at my own neighbor plenty of times for the same thing where his yappy terrier is concerned.”
“Many people are scared of dogs, and Halloween is supposed to be fun-scary not scary-scary.”
“There are places dogs don’t belong, and going from house to house trick or treating is one of those places.”
“I’m in Canada and every other family had dogs out with them last night.”
“YTA. How is anyone supposed to know your dogs are friendly and trained?”
The overwhelming majority believe that OP crossed the line by going trick-or-treating with two large dogs.
Some people explained that not everyone is a pet lover, and it would be unsettling to come out to share candy, only to see two large dogs on your property.
However, from the OP’s reaction, it seems they would have preferred a more polite approach than the aggressive approach the homeowner took.
What do you think? Did OP make a harmless choice that got met with an overreaction, or should pets stay out of the trick-or-treat scene entirely?
Drop your take in the comments.
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