Just because you have dogs in your home does not mean you will have to give up on decorating for the holidays. There are safe ways to decorate your home and keep your dog safe at the same time.
Some ways to dog-proof your home for Christmas include:
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Purchase a raised Christmas tree: Keeping your Christmas tree off the ground can prevent chewing on the tree as well as low hanging ornaments.
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Make use of a baby gate:Using a baby gate to block off rooms filled with decoration or the area around your tree can be beneficial for not only dogs but small children as well.
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Avoid low hanging lights: Low hanging lights can result in possible electrocution, so it’s best to keep them out of reach to avoid any potential danger.
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Avoid low hanging ornaments: Low hanging ornaments can be tempting for your pup to grab, so by keeping them out of their reach, you can avoid broken ornaments or possible ingestion.
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Put breakable ornaments higher on the tree: If you have any fragile ornaments, it’s best to keep them up high on your tree. This way you can still show off your prized ornaments without the threat of your dog knocking them off.
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Keep plants out of reach: Plants can be a beautiful decoration during the holidays, but they can pose a risk to your furry friend. As long as you keep these plants out of reach, you can still show your favorite plants off.
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Bring out presents on Christmas day: While Christmas presents under the tree help bring in the Christmas spirit, they can be a tease to your pup, as they will want to explore these new additions to the room. You can keep your presents and your dog safe by only bringing the presents out on Christmas morning.
Do not put food on your Christmas tree:Your Christmas tree is already interesting to your dog, so the addition of sweet treats will make the tree absolutely irresistible. Try your best to refrain from adding any popcorn, candy canes, or any other sweet treats to your tree.