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The holidays are here! It's a terrific time of year! There will be lots of food, family, and conversation. It's also fun to share the holidays with your dog. Your dog can have fun, too, if you remember that he needs love and attention during the holidays. Include your dog in your holiday activities whenever you can. |
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Holidays are fun for dogs. When they hear someone drive up they'll get excited, too. And when people arrive at the door, your dog may try to jump on the company. It's not good manners to let your dog jump on people. If your dog has a problem with keeping his feet on the floor, teach him to have better manners by reading the page, Jumping Up. Go ahead, you have time - teach your dog some manners for Christmas! |
No matter what holiday you celebrate, try to get your dog out for some exercise and fun. A walk in the neighborhood, a ride in the car, or just playtime in the yard (yes, dogs like snow!) will help your dog to relax and stay out of trouble. It's good to exercise your dog before the company comes, or before you go away. |
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If your dog is in the house and part of the celebration, share him with friends and relatives. Show them the tricks that he can do. Don't know any tricks? Well, get started with our Tricks page! Some of the easiest tricks are shake, turn around, sit, which one, and come (to a whistle). Start now and practice for five to ten minutes, three or four times a day. Make it fun by praising your dog and giving treats for rewards. If you get tired or frustrated, stop and go back to it later. Always play with your dog for a few minutes after training. Have fun and good luck! |
Everyone
will probably be very busy
cooking
and visiting with friends and family.
You might help out by preparing your dog's regular meal and
feeding him before the company arrives. |
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Turkey and ham are great! They smell good and taste even better. You might be tempted to give your dog some meat when he looks at you with his big puppy-dog eyes. These foods have a lot of fat and may cause your dog to have a painful upset stomach. |
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Caution! Bones from turkey and chicken can be very dangerous for your dog. They are too small and sharp for any dog to chew on and they can be swallowed. If you must feed your dog some turkey, give him only meat (not fat) and be very careful there are no bones in it. Covering the trash will also keep your dog safe from these harmful bones. |
What two letters are used by the elves to describe Santa's bag the day after Christmas? M T |
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Keep your pets away from these items!
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are poisonous when eaten. Keep them away from your pets. Ribbons,
yarn, string, and tinsel |
 Trees
have been known to fall on pets if they are not stable. Ask your
parents to make sure your tree has a good stand or
is tied so that it won't fall if your pet bumps into it.
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If your puppy or dog likes to chew, be sure to keep him away from electrical cords that help to light up your tree. Dogs and cats can be hurt from the shock of an electrical cord when it is plugged in. Check your house to make sure that it's safe for your dog or puppy. Christmas tree ornaments and candles are very interesting to pets, but are dangerous. Always stay with your dog or cat when there are things in the room that could hurt them. |
| If your dog seems to be tired or stressed during the holiday party, give him a place to go where he can relax and get away from the activity. Put him in a bedroom or in his own doghouse and give him a new toy. It will help him to calm down and rest. |
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is a lot of trash during the holidays. Make sure that the trash is
not where your dog can get into it. Have your parents buy a trash can
with a lid, or put the trash can under the sink in a cupboard. Help
your parents by keeping an eye on your dog as much as possible. If
you can't watch your dog, find a quiet, safe place for him to relax. |
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If you are thinking about getting a new puppy for Christmas, please click on the cute puppy or here to go to a special page just for you.
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Have a happy and safe holiday season!
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Below
are some good holiday stories about dogs or you can visit our Holiday Shop! |
 
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The Twelve Dogs of Christmas by
Emma Kragen, Donal FullerThis delightful take on the traditional song, The Twelve Days of Christmas is the funniest, furriest, freshest way for little ones to learn to count. Each day in the song now reflects a dog--replacing the Partridge in a pear tree with a Poodle in a doghouse! With original photography of snoring Sheepdogs, chomping Chihuahuas, and even dancing Dalmatians. Ages Baby to Preschool |
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Claude
the Dog: A Christmas Story by
Dick Gackenbach an Amazon.com reader writes: My mom first read this book to me when I was three (25 years ago), and it has been my favorite Christmas story ever since. The message is simple and sweet, the illustrations are charming, and it appeals to all ages. Ages 4-8 |
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The Christmas Collie, by
Ted Paul, Mary Kummer The Christmas Collie is a beautiful story, using Suess-like poetry, of a child and his dog as they grow together. It is a story of friendship, love, and sharing through all stages of life. Beautiful, professional art work and hardcover. A real treasure. Ages 8 to adult |
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I
Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown! (Peanuts), by
Charles Schultz, Little Simon; (October 1, 2004) It's Christmas
time again! Lucy and Linus's younger brother Rerun really wants a dog
of his own. He can't have Snoopy, so he asks Snoopy's brother Spike to
come stay. They have a great time, but Rerun's mom thinks dogs are too
much trouble! When Spike goes home to the desert, will Rerun's Christmas
be ruined? Ages 4-8. See the DVD version! |
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