[NAGDU] How Do You Plan for Christmas

[Raven Tolliver]

Oh God, if I had all that happening, I think every dog would be
kenneled during gift-opening time. The Golden Guy just lays there next
to me and watches everyone open there gifts without excitement.

Gift-opening time is at least a training opportunity for the puppy. A
chew toy is a good idea. I would keep the puppy on a short leash and
reward for sit-stays and down-stays during that time, at least until
clean up of gift wrapping and such. She can't get into too much wrong
if you show her what's right upfront.

Ask other raisers how they handle their pups and decorative,
gift-giving holidays. Surely, the experienced folks have effective
approaches for these situations.
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Raven
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On 12/10/15, Danielle Sykora via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I'm glad someone brought this up. With three dogs in the house, this
> is sure to be an interesting Christmas. I'm thinking we won't put the
> presents under the tree until Christmas morning or maybe the night
> before. I'm hoping that putting the food related ornaments higher on
> the tree is enough but... My guide is a horrible scavenger, super
> sniffy and curious, and possesses an intelligence that borders on
> frightening. Then there's the puppy, who has never experienced
> Christmas trees, decorations, snow, or presents. We'll most likely
> give all the dogs something to chew while we open presents. Last year,
> Thai kept eating the wrapping paper scraps left on the floor and the
> older dog sniffed out her present, discretely picked it up, walked
> away, and tried to open it. Silly girl. Now to figure out how to bake
> cookies without any being stolen...
>
> Danielle, Thai, and Bonnie (GDF puppy in training)