Dalmation Training and Christmas Safety Advice

Christmas is one of the seasons most of us are looking forward to. Every time the first of December kicks off, most people have become so busy with their Christmas preparation; setting up the Christmas tree, decorating the house with Christmas lights and boughs of holly, buying gifts and planning/organizing Christmas parties. Merry-making does not come alone, along with it are hours of preparation and hardwork in order to make the celebration fun. And because of the tasks at hand, pet owners sometimes forget or choose to forget their responsibilities to the four-legged ball of fur; shortened exercise and playtime, delayed meals, neglected dalmation training and so on. The fun and excitement this celebration brings also make it easy to forget their safety.

Christmas trees and ornaments.
Being curious creatures, colorful and flashy objects will surely catch their attention. It's an advantage if your dal is reliably trained with commands like "no", "stop", "leave it alone" and other commands that can prevent him from going near the tree and ornaments. But what if you are not around to supervise and give the command? Prevention is better than cure, right? Trees should be set up securely to prevent the tree from falling and toppling over if your dog jump on it or knock it over while playing or running around. The strange smell of the tree, be it a live or an artificial one, may also prompt your spotted pooch to urine-mark it. It would be best to keep the tree into an inaccessible area for a day or two before finally setting it up. Your dog will eventually get used to the smell of the tree. Christmas balls and other ornaments must be placed securely and should it fall on the floor, make sure to pick the objects as soon as possible as this may pose danger to Spot when chewed or swallowed.

Table scraps.
A celebration is not complete without foods. While we indulge ourselves to pretty good and delicious stuff, let us be reminded that not all human foods are safe for our pets. Chocolates, onions, grapes and raisins, bones and other foods that are high in fat, sodium and sugar should be avoided. They should not be given alcoholic beverages also.

Dogs, children and guests.
When together, dogs, children and guests may cause a pandemonium that could possible result to injury and other damage to any of them. In addition, a nervous-type dog may feel stressed with lots of people around. The best thing to do is to keep your pet in a crate or quiet room to spare him from the stress and pressure the holiday season brings.

Although successful dalmation training can help you get through the season safely, it would be advantageous to take precautions to prevent issues related to your beloved pooch.