8 Tips For Dog-Proofing Your Home During Christmas

Christmas is a fun, festive time of year – but it can also be full of hazards to dogs! Here are 8 tips for dog-proofing your home during Christmas.

Keep Wires Secure

There are lots of wires involved in lighting things up for Christmas. Make sure they aren’t easily accessible to a dog who likes to chew, and use cord covers, tinfoil tape, or other options.

Keep Human Food Away

Yes, Christmas dinners smell great to dogs, but most of them have too many added ingredients to be safe. If you want to give your dog a special dinner, make them some simple cooked white meat, or another dog-safe treat.

Keep Them Comfortable

If your home is full during Christmas, it can be pretty stressful for a dog. The loud noises and curious strangers could be too much for them. Make sure they have a safe room with cozy, familiar things to retreat to.

Make Your Tree Safe

Christmas trees are often dangerous for dogs with all the needles that can fall out – not to mention precariously hung ornaments. Make sure your tree is as safe as possible.

Put Medicine Away

Medication should never be easy to access by a dog, but during Christmas as things get hectic, you may get sidetracked.

Be Aware Of Fire Hazards

Candles, a burning hearth, and dinners cooking on the stove all pose fire risk – especially when exposed to curious paws!

Give Safe Gifts

Whether you’re giving your dog toys, treats, or bedding for Christmas, make sure they’re safe and don’t pose choking hazards.

Keep Plants Away

A large number of Christmas plants are toxic to dogs. Know which ones they are and keep your dog away from them.

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