It is always the best time of the year …with lots of FUN
activities, family gatherings and festivities everywhere.
Many celebrate numerous holidays during this time of the year.
My family and I celebrate Christmas.
unsafe situations with Christmas trees, holiday lights and sugary treats.
Believe ME! It can happen in just seconds and unexpectedly.
by Joel Silverman
1. Try to keep your dog from exploring around the Christmas tree, be aware of what he is doing
and make sure that he is not eating or chewing on any ornaments, cords, branches or other
holiday décor.
2. Keep the lights off and unplugged when you are away from home. In the event your dog does
chew on a cord, he will not be injured or shocked by the electricity.
3. Be aware of all the items you put out around the house during the holidays, including candy.
Holiday Gatherings/Keeping your pet on the right diet
1. When you invite guests over, make sure they do not feed your dog people food.
2. Little bites of food coming from dozens of guests can add up to more than your dog can
handle and could make him sick.
3. One suggestion is to keep him calm and your guests happy is to put your best friend in a
separate room during your holiday party.
4. One way to keep your pet safe during the party, but still not completely isolated from the fun
would be to have a few of the guests give your dog some treats such as Bil-Jac before the night is through.
Pets as Gifts
1. The selection of a new pet is an important process, and not a split second “gift” decision
2. The person that needs to be involved is the person that will be owning the pet.
3. Many dogs end up in animal shelters and humane societies because they were given as a gift
and their owners weren’t ready for the commitment.
4. Few people have time to take care of a new pet around the holidays.
5. Instead of giving a pet, give a coupon or gift certificate from your local humane society.
Joel Silverman is the author of new book What Color is Your Dog? and host of Animal Planet’s Good Dog U. For over 25 years, Silverman has worked behind the scenes training animals for movies, TV shows and commercials. He has appeared on national programs such as CNN, MSNBC and FOX News, along with hundreds of local morning news programs. Silverman has offered advice on pet care and training based on his lifetime commitment to the welfare of animals and their special place in our lives.
These Pets Holiday Tips are straightforward and
I can not emphasized more the importance of celebrating a
happy, safe and healthy holiday with your pets.
Lastly, I would like to share some weekend photos.
They are Jack Frost and her mother Dancer.
Check out Dancer’s antlers. WOW!
Dancer did not want to be photograph, she stuck her tongue out. LOL!
The handsome horse name is Jake. I was a bit scared of him. Woof!
About Sugar: Golden Woofs
Oh sweet Sugar! Love your festive neck gear and Zen garden! Neat. Let it snow!
Hugs and snaggle-tooth kisses,
Sierra Rose
Thanks for the Holiday Tips. Will check out Silverman's book. LOVE your last photo Sugar … so sweet!!!
I hope you get lots of snow! And presents! Especially presents!
Lots of great advice. Our baby is loved by our entire family and they never feed her dinner. She's not happy about that, but we are. You just can't be too careful.
Have a woof, woof day.
Woo, Sugar! Great post! That's so cool that you got to see some of Santa's reindeer!
And GREAT tips for safety during the Christmas holidays!
You sure look pretty in your "ruff". ha woo.
Luv,
Dave
Hi, Sugar!
Thanks for sharing all those tips!
I love to see my christmas tree but I don't do bad things with the ornaments or the lights!
Happy Sunday!
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza
Thank you for the good advice, Sugar. Your scarf is beautiful
Hi Sweet Sugar !!! Furst I want to say a big THANKS for the PSA about pet safety during this bizzy time. It was grrrreat of you to post that.
My mom has been HOUNDING me and whining allllll day waiting for me to see if YOU had posted. she wanted to tell you that she say a B U TEE FUL golden boy named Cooper yesterday. He was wearing his "helper" vest and was assisting someone that mom knows to shop in the local drug store. Mom was all excited and said this Cooper dog looks just like my furend SUGAR. Mom also said that Cooper was just wonderful. She got her "golden fix".
I loved your new Neck wear. Sharp look for the HollyDaze. And that horse would have scared me too.
Hi Sugar! We got your holiday e card! We signed up for the exchange too but we would like to send you a card if you would email our mommy! Happy Holidays!
Love, Joey and Kealani
Sugar, you sure are looking very pretty in red!! Thanks for the tips. I know how quick doggies and kitties can get into trouble with things out! Thanks for the reminders…they come in handy!
Hi Sugar!
Sorry we haven't left a comment for a little while but we where here.
That was really nice of you to post some safety tips, sometimes when you are a human you don't always think about stuff that looks like it would be fun to play with to a dog.
Hi Sugar!
Thanks for the holiday tips!
You look so sweet in your last picture! Awwww!
So much here Sugar! Thanks so much for those terrific tips! Very helpful for us doggies and kitties. I love your jester-style necklace – you look pawsitively gorgeous in it! And adore the reindeer – must have been a wonderful day, ending in your zen garden – how lovely! Hope it snows soon!
Hugs xo
Sammie
That is some GReat meditation!
Tank woo fur sharing those howliday safety tips!
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra & Khousin Merdie
Thanks for the reminders, Sugar. We're glad to share our holiday season with you and the other bloggers!
Great reminders Sugar. And we love the pictures of the reindeer. Wish we could have seen them. And that horse looks like a nice horse. He wouldn't hurt you. Hope you get the snow you want.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. We had another 4 or 5 inches of snow last night to nose through this morning – I hope you get all the snow you are wishing for…
Hey Sugar
Those are really beautiful photos of you…we love your Christmassy look! Thanks for the holiday tips too!
Lotsalicks
MAXDOG IN SOUTH AFRICA
(ps not to worry – we don't have snow either!hehe!)
Hi Sugar, thank you very much for all the safety advice.
Our mum thinks your last tip about a donation to a rescue instead of presents is great!
We will do that as really we have no need for presents.
Santa might still put a little something in our stockings though – hope he leaves you a treat too.
love and kisses
Martha & Bailey xxx
Hi Sugar
Thanks for the great Xmas pet tips.
Mom is going to put them in practice.
Hope you get some snow.
Love Ruby & Penny
Did you get your SNOW? We're still waiting!
Those are some very good tips for the holidays.
I love your fancy scarf there in the last picture. You look so sweet waiting for the snow to come.
Thx for the tips!!! Beautiful pics!!!!
lotsa licks,
Miley
Hi Sugar! You look furry festive in your holiday neckware! Thanks for the holiday safety tips too! We liked seeing your weekend photos of those other critters too! Hope you get some snow!
Oh, how we love that last photo of you, Sugar. We are hoping for snow too. Cool reindeer.
Woos, Phantom and Thunder
hey Sugar,
You look so pretty in your holiday wear! Very fashionable! I am jealous you met some reindeer. I love the one that is sticking out his tongue because I certainly understand that!
Don't be afraid of the horse, they are cool animals. There were two that lived across the street from me the other year and they were very nice. But, one did try to eat my ear!
I am waiting for snow too! Hope you get some soon!
Suka
Ooooooooo Sugar – what a fun holiday collar! Wish I were half as photogenic as you are
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Sugar! You look so beautiful in your holiday finery!
Great tips Sugar! Yes, holidays can be very unsafe for the doggies if the humans are not careful. Mom always leave the lights unplug when they are not home. She only decorates the tree down to a certain height so that we don't get to the ornaments. We don't chew them but some ornaments almost always get tangled on our tails.
Sam & June
hey there! tts a very nice blog uve got there!
and thanks for the safety tips! hope u'll receive lots and lots of presents!
love, snowie
Hi sugar!
You actually get to see a real reindeer!!That's so cool! And thanks for sharing the tips
Zackt (^_~)v
Sugar, you always look so HAPPY! Just seeing your picture makes me smile!
Sugar, love your Holiday Collars, so pretty on you! Mom ordered Toby a bow tie last night because he's going to the nursing home soon. Our friend was on Dirtiest Jobs last night because they have a reindeer farm. He takes them from Alabama all the way to Colorado every year because Mariah Carey hires him for her Christmas party. Have a lovely day!
You know…what a great reminder to be careful with Africa. Our house is going to be full for Christmas and we need to keep our eye on the puppy! Good tips! Merry Christmas Sugar!
Kasha and Africa
Sugar..
that's cool. you met real live reindeer! And.. I believe you probably got your wish.. snow. Thanks again for the tips. I always need to be reminded of the rules.
norwood
Great tips, Sugar
Thanks for sharing.
We don't get to see snow in our sunny little island that I lived in. Hope you get lots of snow.
Woof,
Cobi
Love your Elf collar, Sugar! Maybe I'll get my Mom to make me one.
Maggie
Awwwwwwwwwwww sweety….you look adorable in your Christmas look!!!!
Thanks for all those safety tips….
very interesting!!!
That's so cool that you got to see some of Santa's reindeer!!!!!!
Can we come with you next time pleaseeeeee?????
We loved you pics and your Zen Garden!!!!
WE LOVE YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!
HAve a wonderful weekend and hope you will get snow!!!!!
MUAHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Hello sweet Sugar!!!
Greetings from Germay
Thanks for visiting my Blog!
Tina and Meggi