Preparing Your Dog for the Holidays

It is the last week of October and as the air begins to cool also comes the reality that there are many holidays coming just around the corner. And holidays mean candy containers, food counters, doors opening, guests arriving and perhaps joining for a meal. So what does this mean for your dog? Read on!

Ask any veterinarian will tell you that the holidays bring many dangers for dogs ... especially naughty! Theft of chocolate, which is poisonous to dogs and can cause liver damage or even death is a common problem. Running for the door when people are in and out on the street is another danger. Not to mention how humans feel when your dog jumps on people, surfs candy counters, tearing gifts under the Christmas tree or ask at the table during dinner.

While it may seem that the holidays are still far away, now is the time to work with your pet in obedience and good manners. It is likely that your schedule is only going to get busier making it a good idea to work on training your pet in your routine now. With dogs are creatures of habit, the sooner you start to practice more of your dog new behaviors, desirable as they are good habits before bells and bells start ringing.

Start working with your dog some basic obedience commands in a formal way, like a belt to help your pet learn the commands either walk beside me, "sit," "down," "stay" and "come . " The purpose of working in them is so you can use the commands to work on other issues as well so you can earn the respect of your pet.

Once your dog knows the basics, then you can use behaviors to work on all other issues. For example, if you catch your pet in the act of entering into the trash, you can say "no" and put on a plain / stay. The down / stay can also be used to eliminate begging at meals, keep your guests from drooling all the time you are visiting and more.

The practice of a better performance in the door, another valuable lesson. You may need to use your dog's leash at first to teach him not to run to the door, even if it is open, do not jump on people who enter, so good habits are especially important for the job before Halloween when the call bell and the door will be opened on several occasions.

In addition to your dog's behavior is also important for humans to develop good habits. While your pet should be taught not to steal chocolate or getting into things that are there, it is also important for the man of the house to get into the habit of keeping pets safe by not leaving things potentially harmful to them.

Using foresight and work your dog obedience and behavior early is a great way to ensure the safety of your dog and your enjoyment of your pet during the holidays and throughout the life of your dog.