Holiday Entertaining and Your Dog

Many of us will be entertaining during the holidays with family and friends.  And, let’s face it, not everyone loves our dogs like we do, and the fact is, many dogs are not as well-trained as we’d like them to be when it comes to interacting with company.  Here’s an article with some great tips on how to make entertaining a more pleasant experience for both you and your dog.

The Life of the Party: Holiday Entertaining Success for Dog Owners

by Casey Lomonaco KPA CTP

The holidays are here and many of us are expecting to welcome company into our homes to celebrate the season.

While the holidays are a wonderful time, they can also be stressful for dogs and their people.  When we entertain, we hope to enjoy a nice, relaxing time and provide our guests with the same enjoyable experience.  A significant contributing factor to the likelihood of accomplishing this goal is the behavior of the family dog.  At our holiday parties, our dogs can be a significant source of pride if they are well-behaved, or can turn the fun quickly into a nightmare if they are behaving at their worst.

Read the rest of Casey’s article on successful holiday entertaining.

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