With Christmas just around the corner, we as humans can’t wait to enjoy the festive period, however there are are some very important things to consider for our four-legged family members. We caught up with our Expert Dog Coaches to bring you Bruce’s top tips to help prepare you and your dog for Christmas.
Dogs can be sensitive to loud noises.
Remember Christmas is a noisy time and our dogs can really struggle with lots of people coming and going, bangs of crackers, loud music and jolly voices.
Give your dog a safe place to take themselves off to, if they have that then they can choose to join in the merriment or take themselves off to chill out and have a Bruce’s Snooze.
We can’t help but sometimes want to share our Christmas dinner with our dog. Be mindful of being overindulgent with your furry family member, human food is very rich, especially at Christmas time.
Food for dogs to avoid include:
If you want to give them a christmas treat why not buy them a dog advert calendar. As reviewed by our Bruce’s dogs they can be delicious!
You can find out more about all of the no-go foods for dogs here.
Remember our dogs are just as excited to open presents!
Be prepared for an inquisitive dog to stick their nose in, so make sure you have some interesting sniffing games for your dog so they can also get in on the fun.
During the hustle and bustle of Christmas, it’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of tasty treats and indulgent drinks.
But let’s not fur-get our furry friends’ favourite activity – walkies! Getting the family together for a nice, brisk Christmas walk will help us all to take a break from the holiday indulgences and enjoy some much needed fresh air!
Don’t forget about dogs in need, this giving season.
While making sure that your pooch is safe and happy this Christmas, why not get in touch with your local rescue centre too? Whether you bought too may toys, have some extra blankets that you no longer use or could donate some tasty treats to those in need, any help would be greatly appreciated. Some of our Bruce’s favourites are: Mayhew Animal Charity, Birmingham Dogs Home and Raystede Animal Charity.
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