Christmas tips for your dog or puppy from Brenda at Lancing Canine Obedience

 Here are Brenda dogs Lily, Zeta and Cody

 Tyto -   diary of a puppy

Well Christmas is nearly here and if it is your first time of having a pup here are a few tips to help you get through it. Make sure that the pup gets plenty of rest,  somewhere quiet out of the way of happy children and noisy crackers. Put the pup somewhere safe if you go out and leave the tree unattended. Also be sure that the pup can’t get to human chocolate. You can give your pup a small Christmas dinner but be careful of too many sprouts. J This can also apply to an older dog. Older dogs also like some peace and quiet especially if they are not used to extra bodies in the house.

Make a note of the number of your emergency vet just in case you need them.

Be sure to give your dog a little extra time out on a walk so that they can settle when you get back and start to think of cooking. The hustle and bustle may make you forget to keep an eye out for that little puddle that might happen.

If your pup/dog is given a new toy be sure that it is near enough indestructible and that the squeak doesn’t get lost? Try to keep an eye on them if they are chewers. Most things that are eaten by canines do end up coming out, one way or the other, but if after maybe a day it hasn’t appeared then you may have to seek veterinary advice.

Enjoy your time with your pups at this festive time of year and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all.