Holiday Tips to Keep Your Dogs Safe and the Holidays Merry during the Coming Season
"Most of us get pretty stressed this time of the year," says Burwell, founder and CEO of Jim Burwell's Petiquette. "The same can happen to our dogs. There are lots of new sights, sounds, smells, strange people and activities. Remember to set your dog up to be successful in navigating these busy, stressful times by following these simple tips."
Houston, TX (PRWEB) November 29, 2007 -- "Most of us get pretty stressed this time of the year," says Burwell, founder and CEO of Jim Burwell's Petiquette. "The same can happen to our dogs. There are lots of new sights, sounds, smells, strange people and activities. Remember to set your dog up to be successful in navigating these busy, stressful times by following these simple tips."
The Christmas tree:
| | - Keep the water stand covered. Pine sap mixed with water makes a poisonous drink for your pet.
- Sweep up pine needles. Eating pine needles can cause vomiting and gastric irritation.
- Tie the tree to the wall or ceiling to keep your dog from pulling it over.
- Tinsel is very dangerous for dogs. Eating tinsel can cause serious intestinal obstruction that may require surgery if ingested. Use ribbon up high on the tree instead of tinsel and garland.
- The smell of a live tree may cause your pet to urine-mark. It may help to bring the tree into an isolated indoor room for a day or so, so it smells more like home.
- Have pet treats ready to distract your pet from paying attention to the tree.
- Supervise. The safest thing to do is only to allow your pet access to the tree and tree area when you are there to supervise.
Ornaments
- Pick up any ornament hooks that fall. If you dog eats an ornament hook, it can damage the intestines. Better yet, replace ornament hooks with loops of string tied in a knot.
- Glass ornaments should be placed on the upper half of the tree where dogs/cats can't reach them.
- Only use wooden or non-breakable ornaments down low, or better yet, only decorate the top two-thirds of your tree
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Lighting:
| | - Don't hang indoor lighting low; this will keep your pet from becoming entangled in them. Remember to unplug the lights when you're not home to supervise your pets.
- Some dogs might also be tempted to chew electric cords or other electric ornaments.
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Presents:
| | - Dogs and cats are very inquisitive. Decorations on presents can be very tempting. Take ribbons and string from packages. Consider storing presents in a safe area until right before opening.
- Don't place edible presents under the tree. Dogs can smell them a mile away and they will rip them open and eat the contents.
- Don't forget to give your dog a present. A stuffed Kong will keep them occupied when guests are over.
- Don't give a puppy as a present. A dog/puppy is a major commitment and owners must be prepared to make the commitment of time and energy it takes to successfully integrate a dog into a home. Instead, if someone is considering getting a puppy or dog for Christmas, encourage them to start training the puppy or dog immediately. Give a Petiquette in home dog trainer a call at 866-336-9300.
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Dog Activity:
| | - Take your dog for a good long walk about 30-45 minutes before company arrives. A tired dog is a good dog.
- Give them a safe place to go - another room, a crate removed from the activity, somewhere your pet is used to and feels safe.
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About Jim Burwell's Petiquette
Jim Burwell's Petiquette™ offers entrepreneurs and dog owners the benefits of a 20 year proven method of in-home dog training and behavior modification, using positive reinforcement to achieve training goals, and a working partnership with experts like no other. Our goal is to help owners establish peaceful, rewarding, enduring relationships with their dog. In 1988, after building a successful career in commercial banking for more than two decades, Petiquette founder Jim Burwell felt it was time to trade in his expertise in banking to starting a business in barking. Proclaimed by the 4th largest city in the U.S. as "The Houston Dog Whisperer," by the Houston Chronicle, Burwell has become one of the most established and thriving dog trainers. His in-home dog training process, The Burwell Method, applies to canines of virtually all breeds and their owners. Franchising since 2006, Petiquette currently operates one company owned unit and two franchise units. Company plans call for 110 locations nationwide in 2011. For more information on Petiquette in-home training or for more information on Jim Burwell's Petiquette Franchise opportunity please visit www.petiquettedog.com or call 1-866-336-9300
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