Our Thanksgiving feast is definitely among my favorite meals of the year! Not only is it typically the one week that our entire family is together, that Thursday we gather for delicious appetizers, turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, vegetable casserole, pumpkin bread, and desert. My mouth waters just thinking about it. All those reasons are why I will be CHOOSING to keep my dog, Dawson, at home this year instead of bringing him with me. You too may have a dog that begs for food and gets over stimulated by crowds. This post will share tips for minimizing your dog’s stress, stopping your dog from begging, and having a better mannered dog at Thanksgiving. [Read more…] about Thanksgiving Tips For a Well-Mannered Dog
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Does Your Dog Like His Halloween Costume?
If you want to dress your dog in an outfit, please make should make sure your dog is comfortable. Dogs will communicate this with their bodies. Some signs of a happy dog are: relaxed body muscles; loose lips or even open mouth with loose tongue; rhythmic panting. Some signs that a dog is not comfortable include: his tail may be down, his body may be tight, he may have a tense mouth, you will see the whites on the sides of his eyes, his ears may be back, he may yawn or lick his chops, he may do a body shake without being wet. If wearing an outfit causes your dog to feel stressed, he may be more likely to become reactive – especially when on a leash, in the dark, with so many strange sights and sounds and kids running around. [Read more…] about Does Your Dog Like His Halloween Costume?