How are you giving your high-energy dog a mental outlet? If you haven’t tried scent work and you’re curious all the ways it can benefit your high-energy bird dog, give Episode 017 @road_to_detection a listen!
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Have you explored scent work with your bird dog? Episode 017 of Road to Detection explores the benefits of scent work for our high-energy dogs!
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Keep your dog on Santa's nice list and follow these tips:
🎅 Create a Calm Corner
With all the hustle and bustle, your dog will appreciate some downtime. Set up a cozy spot where they can relax, whether it’s their crate, bed, or a quiet room. Crating your dog for part of the evening will help them decompress and avoid overwhelm.
🦴 Enforce Boundaries Around Guests
Not everyone knows how to interact with dogs properly. Be clear with your guests about the rules—no feeding your dog table scraps, no roughhousing, and respect their space. If your dog prefers minimal interaction, use baby gates or their crate to remove your guests access to them or if your guests can follow the rules of giving your dog space, keep them tethered to a safe spot and maybe offer them with a chew toy for part of the evening.
🐾 Utilize Their Training
You are a dedicated dog parent - of course you’ve been practicing your dogs skills, so use them! If your dog has a reliable mat stay, now is their time to shine! Place them their mat during meals, gift openings, or when guests arrive. This keeps them calm, out of the way, and part of the action in a safe and controlled way.
🎄 Manage Their Freedom
Holiday decorations, wrapping paper, and food can all be tempting to dogs. Supervise them closely, and when you can’t, manage their freedom with a leash, tether, or crate. These tools ensure your dog stays safe and doesn’t accidentally turn your decorations or a toxic item into their latest chew toy!
🛑 Know When to Say No
Your dog doesn’t understand it’s the holidays! If they’re showing signs of stress, respect their boundaries and give them the space they need to decompress. Sometimes, leaving them at home while you attend events is the best gift you can give them.
Let’s make this season merry and stress-free for everyone, including our dogs. A little management goes a long way in keeping them safe and happy! 🎅🐶🎁
Cheers to a wonderful holiday season! 🥂
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