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7 untold Christmas Dog Rules!

24/12/2018

1. Be especially patient with your humans during this time. They may appear to be more stressed-out than usual and they will appreciate long comforting dog leans.

2. They may come home with large bags of things they call gifts. Do not assume that all the gifts are yours.

3. Be tolerant if your humans put decorations on you. They seem to get some special kind of pleasure out of seeing how you look with fake antlers.

4. They may bring a large tree into the house and set it up in a prominent place and cover it with lights and decorations. Bizarre as this may seem to you, it is an important ritual for your humans, so there are some things you need to know: - Don't pee on the tree - Don't drink water in the container that holds the tree - Mind your tail when you are near the tree - If there are packages under the tree, even ones that smell interesting or that have your name on them, don't rip them open - Don't chew on the cord that runs from the funny-looking hole in the wall to the tree

5. Your humans may occasionally invite lots of strangers to come visit during this season. These parties can be lots of fun, but they also call for some discretion on your part: - Not all strangers appreciate kisses and leans - Don't eat off the buffet table - Beg for goodies subtly - Be pleasant, even if unknowing strangers sit on your sofa - Don't drink out of glasses that are left within your reach

6. Likewise, your humans may take you visiting. Here your manners will also be important: - Observe all the rules in #4 for trees that may be in other people's houses. (4a is particularly important) - Respect the territory of other animals that may live in the house - Tolerate children - Turn on your charm big time

7. A big man with a white beard and a very loud laugh may emerge from your fireplace in the middle of the night. DON'T BITE HIM!!

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Keeping our pooches happy at Christmas!

18/12/2018

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Our Dogs of the Month, Popski and Eugenie have some great tips on how you can remember to keep your pooches happy during the festive season!

Christmas time can become stressful around the house for us, so imagine what it must be like for our pets! Things being moved around the house, bright flashing trees are going up and lots of visitors are coming and going. This can all be very exciting for our dogs can also a little intimidating at the same time. Here's some tips to help keep Fido comfortable and enjoy the festive season.

Keep your dogs routine as regular as possible, if you are planning on having guests around try and exercise your dog as much as possibly. The more energy he burns before hand, the less he is going to use when the guests arrive.
When preparing food remember that this all smells very lovely and tasty to our pets so even once the rubbish has been thrown out make sure it is secure so even the sneakiest pet can shove their nose in and help themselves. Something as small as the mesh netting around meat can get caught up in the intestines and possibly lead to fatal bloat, so you can never be too safe.
If your pooch is an inside doggy, be mindful of this when decorating your tree. If there is a particular spot in the window that he likes to sit in or through place the tree elsewhere as you could find it coming down after him. Placing decorations higher on the tree and leaving the lower branches bare will also help to minimise the risk of someone helping themselves to the shiny pretty objects.
If you have a live Christmas Tree be sure to regularly change the water and have barriers to prevent your from getting the tree's base as the water can contain Pine Tar which is poisonous to dogs.
Be mindful of any gifts already wrapped under the tree, especially if they contain food. Dogs have an excellent sense of smell and will most likely eat all the packaging plus the food inside.
Keep your guests aware that Fido is hanging around as well. Something simple as an alcoholic drink placed down or a dropped cigarette but can cause internal issues for your dog and needs to be avoided.

With a little bit of caution and plenty of attention, you and your furry family members can enjoy a safe and yappy Christmas together!

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A Christmas baking treat!

10/12/2018

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Are you getting into the festive spirit with some baking for the holidays? If so why not make some doggy friendly treats for our 4 legged friends too?! Popski, one of our December Dogs of the Month, thinks this recipe is paw licking good!

Holiday Chicken and Chedder Treats

You will need

1 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup margarine
1 cup boiling water
3/4 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon white sugar

2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
(concentrated chicken flavour)
1/2 cup milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 egg
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

Preheat the oven to 165 degrees . Grease cookie sheets. In a large bowl, stir together the rolled oats, margarine and boiling water. Set aside for 10 minutes.
Combine the cornmeal, sugar, and bouillon, stir into the oat mixture along with the egg and milk until smooth. fold in the shredded cheese. Gradually stir in the flour until a stiff but workable dough is formed. Knead the dough for a few turns. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with a bone-shaped cookie cutter or cut into 1x3 inch rectangles. Place treats 1 inch apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Remove from the baking sheet to cool completely on wire racks.

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7 untold Christmas Dog Rules!

Keeping our pooches happy at Christmas!

A Christmas baking treat!

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