Holiday Training Tips (written for the blue-9 pet products newsletter)
It’s that time of year again! With all of the hustle and bustle, it’s easy to get stressed out during the holidays. To ensure that this holiday season is as joyful as possible, here are a few tips for including your dog in the festivities. Did you know that plants like Holly, Mistletoe, and Poinsettia can cause your pet to have an upset stomach? Foods like chocolate, caffeinated drinks, alcohol, and fatty leftovers like bones and meat trimmings can also pose serious risks to your dog if consumed. Be sure to keep these plants and foods out of reach, but to be safe it’s important to teach your dog the cue “Leave it”. When trained positively, your dog will happily disengage from anything you’ve asked him “Leave it” to. Impulse control is also a priority when including your dog in the holiday festivities.The KLIMB is a great tool to help get that extra control, especially when having guests over. When at the dinner table, utilize the KLIMB by sending your dog to his “Place” to discourage guests from feeding your dog scraps and prevent begging. There is, however, one place that the family dog tends to get into the most trouble: the front door! From door dashing to jumping on guests, the front door can be a frustrating place! The KLIMB can be a life saver at the front door!
Use the “Place” cue on your KLIMB to prevent door dashing and jumping on guests.
The KLIMB gives dogs a boost of confidence and allows for a more proper greeting from humans that now won't be towering over them.
If your dog is prone to anxiety or over-excitement when guests come over, sending them to their KLIMB is a great way to calm them down and re-focus them.
Utilizing the KLIMB also allows your guest to greet your dog on their own terms.
Last but not least, be sure you give your dog something to do! Set your dog up for success by feeding your dog a meal out of a toy and giving your dog plenty of exercise before having guests over.
