Here we are.
Sliding into the week of Thanksgiving and your pal and hero (me:) is here to help you with your dog.
Rach, Scarlett and I will be heading to her parents for Thanksgiving but it won’t be all turkey and gravy for ADTM.
I have some training to do. I am going to teach my in-law’s Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, cleverly named “Charlie”, a few behaviors. He is going to learn to stop barking on command and to go to place – two very useful commands during the holidays.
And I plan to record it for you so stay tuned.
Anyway….
…..Thanksgiving is a great holiday because we can focus on what we are grateful for. But to your dog, it is definitely turkey day. They sit around all day smelling the wonderful bird cooking in the oven.
Then Uncle Freddy comes over and starts feeding your dog from the cheese and olive tray – no matter how many times you ask him to stop.
I can’t help with Uncle Freddy but I can help with your dog. Here are some tips to make Thanksgiving a happy and stress free day for everyone.
Stuffing for your dog – NO, NO, NO, NOT your grandmother’s rice and spam special stuffing that you look forward to every year (there is an actual recipe for rice and spam, another using White Castle sliders and a stuffing recipe using Twinkies – yuck!)
I’m talking about every dog’s favorite toy. STUFF your dog’s Kong toy. A stuffed Kong toy can keep your pal occupied while you’re serving up the turkey to your family. Here’s a nifty website with actual recipes you can use to stuff your dog’s Kong. http://KongStuffing.com
The only good dog is a… tired dog. I’ve said this for years. You never have to worry about a sleeping dog getting into trouble. Try to set aside some time a few days before Thanksgiving to give your dog an extra dose of exercise. Dog daycare is a great way to let your dog exercise.
How to avoid Chinese delivery on Thanksgiving – Every once in a while I get a call right after Thanksgiving because the dog is in big, big trouble. Imagine a house full of guests expecting a delicious, yummy, succulent, golden brown turkey drenched in gravy only to be stolen off the table by the dog. I’ve seen it happen. It ain’t pretty. You can be rest assured I’ll get the call.
If your dog steals off the counter and tables, please take steps to avoid a culinary disaster. Keep your dog on a leash, in a crate or another room (baby gates work good) when food is making an appearance.
BTW – if you have this problem with your dog, I can help. It’s easy and your dog can learn this before Thanksgiving.
AND….AND…..AND….
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Best,
Eric