Howliday Tips to Keep Your Dog Safe and Calm
Discover how to keep your dog calm and safe during the festive chaos of the holiday season. With various celebrations filling the November and December months, it's essential to consider our furry friends and their need for routine. Sit back as we divulge our easy secrets to setting your dog up for success amidst the music, merriment, and activities that come with the season.
How to Keep Your Dog Calm and Carry On During the Howlidays
Even with your long list of things to do make sure exercising your dog is a top priority. Try a leisurely 30-minute walk where your dog leads, indulging them with time to sniff as much as they desire. By providing a mentally enriching activity like sniffing ahead of guest arrival, your dog will surely be on their best behavior.
The secret to a calm and content pup lies in the power of chewing and licking! And it's not just for puppies, dogs of all ages benefit from this self-soothing technique. Create an arsenal of doggie delights. Tried and true favorites around here include collagen chews, bully sticks, frozen Toppls, and lickmats.
Don't let your dogs go naked this holiday season! Keep their ID tags on for added peace of mind. With all the holiday chaos, accidents can occur, but with their tags on, the chances of being reunited with your furry friend are much higher.
Get your family and friends involved in training your dog to maintain their manners. When guests arrive, ask them to have your dog sit, lie down, or hi-five before giving them attention. It's a great opportunity to test your dog's skills with new people in a challenging environment. Plus, it's an effective way to reinforce desirable behaviors and keep everyone, including your dog, out of the kitchen!
If you notice your dog’s body language has shifted from comfortable state to irritated one, give them a chance to recharge! Prevent FOMO by leaving them a doggie delight and some soothing background music. Choose calming tunes like jazz or classical but skip the intense symphonies. Consider streaming "Through A Dogs Ear," a specially designed music collection that's optimized for your pup's hearing range.
Keep Your Dog Safe This Howliday with Delicious Doggie Delights
Indulging in delicious holiday food is a highlight for your dog but beware of what they can't eat. Many of the festive dishes we enjoy contain harmful ingredients for our furry friends. Mashed potatoes, gravy, and store-bought stock often contain garlic, onions, and chives, which are toxic to dogs. And don't even think about sharing anything made with raisins, grapes, or chocolate! Keep in mind that while it may be tempting to give your dog a treat from your plate, it could make them seriously ill.
Although it’s not prudent to allow your dog to simply eat your leftovers, it’s fun to cook for them. Healthy choices include oven roasted turkey or chicken, green beans, sweet potatoes but hold all the extra seasonings like butter, salt, and sugar. If you aren’t feeling creative, follow our recipe or visit The Toy of Cooking from West Paw for more recipes.
Safe and Happy Howliday Season
We can help our dogs have the best holiday season by preparing in advance and following these best practices. With adequate exercise and identification tags for security, training with family and friends on polite manners when guests come over, breaks to allow them to recharge, as well as preparing healthy meals without added seasonings like butter, salt or sugar; you can be sure that both you and your pup will have a wonderful holiday experience. Have a safe and happy howliday season everyone!
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