Needed Nov 1` off to recuperate-just kidding! Cody, the stinker, knew something was up when I put the babygate up between the bannister and the wall to the kitchen. Waited over 1 hr no kids, so we went out for our walk when the 2 neighbor kids showed up and since, thankfully, Cody LOVES them, no problem. The next few times, he ran up the steps and barked through the bannister. The 8 older kids wanted to take him with (yeah, right) since he started whining (they showed no fear) but the last 2 older kids jumped back 2 feet and jumped up 10! Entire candy transaction... a millisecond! No more kids after that (?), another walk and all was well. I panicked for nothing, but I wasn't sure what to expect. Thank God it's once a year! Ha Ha Teena! Not very appetizing but I can picture the dog and your husband's reaction and have to LOL! I would watch out for HIS gag reflex!