{"id":10666,"date":"2019-12-20T07:00:44","date_gmt":"2019-12-20T12:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/?p=10666"},"modified":"2019-12-20T07:00:44","modified_gmt":"2019-12-20T12:00:44","slug":"6-ways-to-keep-your-dog-safe-during-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/6-ways-to-keep-your-dog-safe-during-the-holidays","title":{"rendered":"6 Ways to Keep Your Dog Safe during the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;10669&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]The holidays are upon us; a special time of year for the whole family, including our four-legged family members. It\u2019s also a time of year when many dogs end up at the emergency vet or in animal shelters! Here are<a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/12\/keep-pets-safe-holidays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> some ways<\/a> you can help keep Fido safe this holiday season.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/6-ways-to-keep-your-dog-safe-during-the-holidays\/#1_Dogs_are_for_life_NOT_just_for_Christmas\" >1: Dogs are for life, NOT just for Christmas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/6-ways-to-keep-your-dog-safe-during-the-holidays\/#2_Watch_for_open_doors\" >2: Watch for open doors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/6-ways-to-keep-your-dog-safe-during-the-holidays\/#3_Be_careful_with_food\" >3: Be careful with food!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/6-ways-to-keep-your-dog-safe-during-the-holidays\/#4_Be_careful_with_the_not-food\" >4: Be careful with the not-food!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/6-ways-to-keep-your-dog-safe-during-the-holidays\/#5_Plan_for_office_closures\" >5: Plan for office closures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/6-ways-to-keep-your-dog-safe-during-the-holidays\/#6_Be_mindful_of_stressed-out_doggos\" >6: Be mindful of stressed-out doggos<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Dogs_are_for_life_NOT_just_for_Christmas\"><\/span>1: Dogs are for life, NOT just for Christmas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Let\u2019s start with the most common mistake many owners make: getting a new puppy as a Christmas present. Too often, these puppies end up abandoned before they\u2019ve even reached their first birthday. Never buy an animal unless you\u2019re prepared and willing to be in it for the long-haul. Please ensure you\u2019ve thought hard on it and weighed all the pros and cons before adopting a puppy\/dog as a Christmas gift, especially for a young child. Some things to consider are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A child will be excited at first, but will likely not keep up with a dog\u2019s care and training<\/strong>. This isn\u2019t the dog\u2019s fault! He can\u2019t learn if you don\u2019t teach him.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Puppies will grow<\/strong>! Plenty of people seem to only want the novelty of having a tiny, cute pup that everyone will swoon over. But the moment he gets bigger, and maybe doesn\u2019t look quite as adorable anymore, the shine is gone and now he\u2019s no longer wanted. On top of that, the number of people who adopt <em>large<\/em> breed dogs and then give them up as soon as they \u201cgrow too big\u201d is astounding.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dogs need constant care<\/strong>! A dog without <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2016\/11\/calm-dog-bath\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">adequate mental and physical exercise<\/a> will become destructive. Again, that\u2019s the owner\u2019s fault. You\u2019d become restless, too, if you were always bored out of your mind, with nothing to do. Your pooch is no different!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Giving up a dog is almost certainly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspca.org\/animal-homelessness\/shelter-intake-and-surrender\/pet-statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a death sentence<\/a><\/strong>. If you adopt a dog with even the slightest thought that \u201cif it doesn\u2019t work out, you can get rid of it\u201d, <em>please<\/em> don\u2019t adopt him. Turn around, and go invest in a goldfish. The sad truth is, giving up an adopted dog may sentence him to a place that could spell the end for him if he doesn\u2019t immediately get adopted again. Not to mention that the older a dog get, the worse his chances are at getting a second chance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Remember: dogs are not commodities! If you\u2019re not 1,000% committed to caring for him for the next 10+ years, get a stuffed animal instead. At least <em>they<\/em> won\u2019t pee on the carpet.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Watch_for_open_doors\"><\/span>2: Watch for open doors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]The holidays are filled with comings and goings. If your pooch is known for bolting out the door as soon as it opens, pay special attention to your dog when family and friends are visiting! It only takes a split second for a pooch to sprint for an exit. It\u2019s easy for this to happen while everyone\u2019s saying \u201chi\u201d and hugging at the front door.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;10670&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]If you\u2019re worried about this happening, keep Rover behind another barrier while the front door is open. This could be a baby gate, a crate, or just in a separate room.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Be_careful_with_food\"><\/span>3: Be careful with food!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Holiday feasts can be a treat for Fluffy, too. There\u2019s nothing wrong with giving her a little piece of turkey meat or some mashed potatoes as a special Christmas treat. But <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanesociety.org\/resources\/foods-can-be-poisonous-pets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">many holiday favorites<\/a> can be dangerous to dogs, specifically:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Turkey bones<\/strong> \u2013 they can splinter and cause severe internal damage or intestinal blockage. Meat is okay, bones are not.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Onions, garlic, grapes and raisins, most seeds, etc<\/strong>. \u2013 these can be very toxic to dogs. Be sure you know what kind of food is safe for your dogs to eat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Anything sweetened with artificial sweeteners<\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petmd.com\/dog\/slideshows\/6-reasons-why-your-dog-shouldnt-have-sugar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">these can be <em>lethal<\/em> to dogs<\/a>. Be very careful with the desserts, and make sure Fluffy doesn\u2019t sneak a bite!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Keep in mind that guests often don\u2019t know what\u2019s safe for a dog to eat and what isn\u2019t. A lot of the time, they\u2019ll want to spoil your dog. If you can\u2019t trust your guests not to accidentally poison your dog, it\u2019s probably safer to her (or your guests, if you\u2019d prefer) in a separate room while the food is out.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Be_careful_with_the_not-food\"><\/span>4: Be careful with the not-food!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Dogs aren\u2019t exactly as discerning as we are when it comes to putting stuff in their mouths. Scented Christmas decorations like candles and other knick-knacks can be just tempting as a juicy turkey leg. I once had a golden retriever eat a bag of beeswax tealight candles. That was a fun trip to the emergency vet\u2026[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;10672&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Similarly, tree ornaments can be tempting toys for dogs. For larger dogs, the tree itself can make for an alluring target. Interactive Christmas toys, like your singing and dancing snowman, should probably be kept on a high shelf.<\/p>\n<p>Christmas presents also probably shouldn\u2019t be kept under a tree, i.e. at nose-level. Dogs will be eager to play with boxes and\/or eat them. At best, you\u2019ll end up with slobbery presents. At worst, you\u2019ll end up with a hefty vet bill for emergency surgery to remove little Timmy\u2019s legos from your dog\u2019s tummy.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Note: <\/strong>If your dog does make a buffet out of your tree, decorations, or presents, call the vet or emergency vet immediately. Don\u2019t risk your dog\u2019s life by using a \u2018wait-and-see\u2019 approach!<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Plan_for_office_closures\"><\/span>5: Plan for office closures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Many pet care professionals are closed, or have reduced hours, between Christmas and New Years. Be sure these closures won\u2019t affect your pet\u2019s care by taking the following precautions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/04\/4-dog-grooming-gadgets-easier-appointment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">your regular grooming appointment<\/a> several weeks ahead of time<\/li>\n<li>Buy extra dog food so you don\u2019t run out on Christmas day<\/li>\n<li>Consult with your veterinarian if your dog is under regular care for chronic conditions. Ensure you have enough medication to get you through the holidays, if your vet\u2019s office will be closed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Be_mindful_of_stressed-out_doggos\"><\/span>6: Be mindful of stressed-out doggos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]While the holidays can be a great time for us to visit family and friends, or have large groups of people over, this can be <a href=\"https:\/\/vcahospitals.com\/know-your-pet\/signs-your-dog-is-stressed-and-how-to-relieve-it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">extremely stressful<\/a> for many dogs.\u00a0 A dog under stress can be unpredictable. Even the most gentle soul can become reactive, and hurt themselves (or someone else) if they\u2019re put under enough stress.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;10674&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Here are a few tips to give you and your pooch the best chances at an incident-free holiday season:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>If entertaining at home, pay close attention to your dog\u2019s body language, and look for signs of stress<\/strong>. Provide them a safe space to escape the noise and crowds if they need to. This is especially important if there are children present!<\/li>\n<li><strong>If <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/01\/6-tips-travelling-dog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">visiting someone else\u2019s house with your dog<\/a>, the same rules apply<\/strong>. Bring a crate with you so you can put your dog somewhere safe, if needed. If you know your dog doesn\u2019t do well with large gatherings, other dogs, or children, it might be safer to leave him at home.<\/li>\n<li><strong>If travelling without your dog, use a reputable kennel or pet sitter while you\u2019re gone<\/strong>. If a friend is watching your dog during the holidays, be sure she\u2019s well aware of your dog\u2019s needs and how to best provide them &#8211; especially if <em>she\u2019s<\/em> having people over for Christmas, too.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep in mind that holidays are the busiest dog park days<\/strong>. People bring their pooches out to \u201ctire them out\u201d before larger gatherings. This means that parks are crowded with dogs who are over-stimulated, and very likely don\u2019t have too good of manners. At this time of the year, it might not be the best space for your furry friend.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Give your dog some TLC in an environment that\u2019s comfortable for them<\/strong>. We totally get it: things are crazy during the holidays, and everyone already wants all of your time as it is. But with all the hustle and bustle, your best boy is going to miss you, too! Don\u2019t forget to make some time for him when you can &#8211; even if it\u2019s just for a few minutes to give him a cuddle, throw around his favorite toy, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/04\/groomers-guide-brushing-techniques\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">brush his fur<\/a> to keep him looking his best. Grooming a dog <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2019\/12\/7-best-dog-grooming-equipment-for-first-time-dog-owners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">helps to stimulate his blood flow<\/a>, which keeps him healthy, both in body <em>and <\/em>spirit!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;10676&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]All these points are particularly important for puppies and senior dogs alike. Remember that puppies go through several fear-imprint periods while they\u2019re growing up. A traumatic experience can cause life-long anxiety issues. Senior dogs, on the other hand, become much less tolerant as they age. 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