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Pet Behavior Tips:
- Reinforce Training Beforehand - Before the holiday guests arrive, reinforce "sits" and ignore pets jumping up. You can also teach your dog to wait behind a line away from the door or to go to a dog bed when guests first enter the home.
- Place Them In A Separate Room - If your pet is not well trained, or is easily excited/scared, it might be best to keep your pet in another room or in a crate while holiday guests arrive. This will keep your pet from running to your guests (or out the door).
- Pass On Holiday Costumes - Unless you know that your pet is comfortable with wearing a costume, it's safe to assume they will find it uncomfortable. Many costumes are itchy, heavy and confining. If your pet looks uncomfortable, take the costume off to reduce stress.
- Don't Give Table Scraps - As a general rule of thumb, you should avoid giving your pets table scraps. Remind your guests that certain holiday foods can be dangerous to cats and dogs. Give your pets a special treat of their own if you don't want them to feel left out!
- Exercise Beforehand - Don't skip your daily walk! Exercise is important for your pet's health, but it will also help them release any pent up energy before your holiday party.
Take a look at this article for more pet behavior tips for the holidays.
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