Christmas Guard Dog
Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas Fun, Christmas Funnies, Dog Writing & Poems Sunday Dec 9,2007
By Shel Silverstein
Tonight’s my first night as a watchdog,
And here it is Christmas Eve.
The children are sleeping all cozy upstairs,
While I’m guardin’ the stockin’s and tree.
I’m guarding the stockings I’m guarding the stockings I’m guarding the stockings
What’s that now—footsteps on the rooftop?
Could it be a cat or a mouse?
Who’s this down the chimney?
A thief with a beard—
And a big sack for robbin’ the house?
Last Year’s Christmas Present
Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas, Christmas Thoughts - Serious, Dog Writing & Poems Saturday Dec 8,2007This is more on the serious side but it is important to think about. Please take a moment to read it. It comes from another of my blogs - For the Love of the Dog
Read and think about this! Pass it along to anyone and everyone you know. If you want a little more information, read “Reconsider Thinking About Pets as Christmas Gifts”
Last Years Christmas Present
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
With no thought of the dog outside filling their head.
And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap,
Knew he was cold, but didn’t care about that.
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Figuring the dog was free and into the trash.
The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Gave the luster of midday to objects below,
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But Santa Claus - his eyes full of tears.
He unchained the dog, once so lively and quick,
Last years Christmas present, now thin and sick.
More rapid than eagles he called the dog’s name.
And the dog ran to him, despite all his pain;
A Dog’s Rules for Christmas
Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas Decorating, Christmas Fun, Christmas Funnies Friday Dec 7,2007
- Be especially patient with your humans during this time. They may appear to be more stressed-out than usual and they will appreciate long comforting dog leans.
- They may come home with large bags of things they call gifts. Do not assume that al
l the gifts are yours.
- Be tolerant if your humans put decorations on you. They seem to get some special kind of pleasure out of seeing how you look with fake antlers.
- They may bring a large tree into the house and set it up in a prominent place and
cover it with lights and decorations. Bizarre as this may seem to you, it is an important ritual for your humans, so there are some things you need to know:
- Don’t pee on the tree.
- Don’t drink water in the container that holds the tree.
- Mind your tail when you are near the tree.
- If there are packages under the tree, even ones that smell interesting or that have your name on them, don’t rip them open.
- Don’t chew on the cord that runs from the funny-looking hole in the wall to the tree. Read more
On the 12 Days of Christmas - Make it a Happy Holiday for Your Dog
Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas Thoughts - Serious, Dog Tips Thursday Dec 6,2007Make the holidays as enjoyable for your dog as they are for the rest of your family (and maybe better).
1. Walk the dog
You both will benefit from the exercise and bonding. If your home is a beehive of activity and strangers, exercise is a good way to burn off the excess energy and stress your dog may be experiencing.Only walk in the daylight, when it’s not snowing or sleeting, and when you can see the sidewalk to avoid icy patches. A warm coat and boots are desirable for Toy breeds and a necessity for older small dogs. Shorten the length of time depending on how cold it is. A 5-minute walk s fine for a small dog. If the temperature is below freezing, find an indoor activity instead. Don’t overdo it.
2. Beware the salt
Not just on your table but on your sidewalks and streets. If you don’t use doggy boots, be sure to wash your dog’s paws when before you bring him back in the house. Dip his paws in a bowl of warm water or use a washcloth to wipe them ff. This also will melt any snow or ice he has trapped in his paws. Be sure to dry thoroughly.4 Ways You Can Show Your Dog You Love Him at Christmas and All Year Long!
Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas, Christmas Fun, Dog Gifts, Dog Tips Wednesday Dec 5,2007Do you have at least one framed photo of your dog somewhere in your house… or maybe in your wallet? Is your dog pretty darn close to being the very center of your universe? Do you love spoiling him, responds to his every whimper and cry, and spend hundreds of dollars on gourmet treats? To say that dogs are man’s best friend is anything but a cliché. You might be the most miserable person in the world without a friend to your name… but your dog will treat you like royalty every time you walk through the door. So how do you repay that unconditional love and devotion? There are hundreds of different ways at Christmas and all year long!
1. Spoil him rotten.
A lot of people spend a lot of money at chic pet boutiques, dressing their dogs in hundred-dollar sweaters and paying for meticulous pedicures. They buy diamond-studded collars and give their dogs rooms all to themselves. You probably don’t have the budget for things like that, right? You can still spoil your dog with simple, everyday things that cost you the absolute minimum. Next time your pooch needs a bath; focus on giving him a massage while you’re working the shampoo into his coat. Take him out for a drive once each week. Or you can…
2. Making him a special treat from your our kitchen! Often you can find recipes that can be a great treat for him and you! That is a double plus.
You know that food needs to be both delicious and nutritious to make sure he has as long and happy a life as possible. Why not try making some homemade treats and dog food that are absolutely packed with all of the vitamins and nutrients he needs? Bake him a delicious, healthy doggie cake for his next birthday, or share a few cookies with him, but remember your dog cannot have human food; chocolate from your chocolate chip cookie could make him sick.