How to Keep a Pet Dog Safe During a Holiday Party

By ShaylaWynter

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

A separate room for the pet dog
A designated pet walker for the night
Cooperative guests
A new pet toy
A leash
A willing guest or an agreeable child
A schedule
A small gift or reward for the pet sitter
Holiday banners
Tabletop decorations
Food that fits your dog's regular diet
Cooperative guests
A watchful pair of eyes

Minimize Interaction

Step 1:
Keep your pet dog in his own room for most of the party.
Step 2:
Make sure the room is safe and secure for the pet dog.
Step 3:
Give the pet dog a new toy, which will keep her amused.
Step 4:
Be sure to provide ample food and water and toys for the pet for the duration of the party.

Assign a Pet Sitting Role

Step 1:
Assign one or more family members with the task of checking on the dog.
Step 2:
The pet sitter should check on the pet and take the pet for a walk.
Step 3:
The pet sitter should also take the pet through the house to let him meet the guests before returning the pet to his room.

Keep Decorations to a Minimum

Step 1:
Look at the party room from the dog's perspective. Remove any holiday decorations that are within reach and could pose a choking hazard.
Step 2:
Tuck in any cords for holiday lights to minimize the appeal for the dog to chew on the cords.
Step 3:
Keep live holiday plants out of reach of the curious pet.

Watch What the Pet Dog Eats

Step 1:
Ask guests not to feed the pet dog holiday food.
Step 2:
Do not allow the dog to indulge or overeat just because it is a holiday party.
Step 3:
Asks guests not to leave any medication around the house.

Tips & Warnings

Guests may have pet allergies and they will be more comfortable without a pet in the room.
Do not let guests store their belongings in the same room as the pet.
Do not let pets greet every guest at the door, since the guests may be worried about letting the pet escape.
Keep babies and even toddlers away from pets, since the damage could be two-fold.

Photo/Video Credit

Photo by cooljinny

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