Preparing for a party or holiday can be a trying task for you - you need to get the food, the decorations and all the rest of the details in order before your guests arrive or your family is ready to celebrate. One member of the family though is often forgotten in most people's considerations during such preparations - the family dog!
A fact often taken for granted is that your dog's six senses are much more keen than your own, so the fireworks going off or a mass of people coming into your home that are unfamiliar can make your dog either terribly uneasy or ridiculously excited. With his normal routine broken, your dog will likely not be on his best behavior. Your dog cannot appreciate the meaning behind the holidays, so the stress really is not worth it to him.
But do not cancel your party plans quite yet. If you take a few steps ahead of time to prepare your pup for the change up, your dog will have a much less stressful time. You will enjoy the festivities more knowing your dog is much happier than he otherwise would have been.
Here are three tips to help your pup get through any party or holiday:
For events where many people will be coming to your house, put your dog someplace out of the way. Your backyard is an excellent option, as you can easily put him outside with plenty of food and water without having to worry about him making a mess. This is especially helpful if other guests bring their pets over, so they can entertain each other outside. If you live in a place where that is not an option, locking him in your bedroom or in his carrier with food and toys will help him get through the night - just make sure to give him bathroom breaks!
When you are not playing host, you are taking your pup to other parties that your friends and family throw. Whenever you take your dog traveling with you, it provides a lot of stimulants for your dog to handle. To bring a little bit of home with you, consider picking up a designer dog carrier - these are comfortable for you pet to lay in and stylish for you to carry. Keep an ample supply of treats on hand and a collar and leash in case your dog needs to use the bathroom. If your dog gets too antsy, you can close him inside the carrier to calm down - just do not leave the carrier unattended.
If your dog just gets too stressed out, you have two options. The first is asking your veterinarian for a sedative that will knock your pup out. Place your dog in a comfy place to sleep it off if you choose this option. The other is to take your dog to an overnight kennel or doggie day care facility where he can play with other dogs and not worry about all your guests.
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