To each of our clients and readers we would like to extend our warmest wishes for a safe and happy holiday season.
A pleasant relationship with clients such as you is one of the things that make this business so enjoyable. I appreciate the confidence you have placed in me and I look forward to providing you with the best possible service in the future.
Companies Coming and your Labrador can’t wait! Make sure your guests know that you have a pet (or pets). Some of your guests may already know ( relatives) but others may not know. Ideally, contact all your guests to tell them about your dog(s) Dogs are social animals that love being well behaved. They also like being part of the family, and the only way they can take part in the festivities is to put forth their finest manners. We would all like to have very well trained pets but realistically they will be out of their daily routine, there is hustle and bustle everywhere, children are more excited than ever and chaos can rule. Try and get extra play in before company arrives and then a nice bone for your buddy to chew while you entertain. Have extra bones and toys to occupy your family pet and place them in a safe and less crowded area of your home, ideally their crate. Your dog will be less stressed and so will you.
Please don’t forget to wipe your pets feet after each walk on city streets to remove salt and snow removal chemicals, which can be toxic to pets. Better still, have a small container of water when you return from your walk and wash your dogs paws so they do not ingest any salts or chemicals when licking their paws clean. Try and keep hair around paw pads trimmed. Less hair will help keep paws free of ice and snow, which can quickly ball up between footpads and create uncomfortable walking conditions for pets. Check paw pads for small cuts and cracks. Pad balm can be purchased from your vet to help prevent and heal cracks which are painful and can be open to infection. Consider dog boots for dogs that react negatively to walking on ice and snow - especially dogs that react to snow removal products.
Enjoy our beautiful winter months with your dog. Get snowshoes and discover back trails in your neighborhood. A walk in the woods is not only great exercise but will challenge your dogs instincts, give their noses a good work out and relieve the stress for you both.
Tinsel and pine needles will wreak havoc on intestines & may cause possible death if ingested. Beware of Poinsettia, mistletoe & holly (all poisonous) as well as small ingestable decorations.
Tie up loose electric cords as they seem to attract puppies. Your pet and tree will both survive the holidays :)
from
Ness Lake Retrievers
