Festive Dangers for Dogs!

[Catherine]

Good point about toys. A small dog with a squeaky toy probably would be fine. Some of the bigger dogs would be able to bite the toy in pieces and would probably eat some of them. 

Some of the small toys in Christmas crackers would be a danger to dogs.
Having a dog is like having a permanent baby/toddler, but smarter. You always have to think about the house from a dog's point of view so you can prevent the dog from getting into trouble. 

There are lots of good dog treats that can be given so the dog doesn't feel left out when everyone else is having something.
There are plenty of safe dog toys that look like Christmas decorations so the dog can have his own decorations.

You can include the dog and keep him safe. It is worth it to have a happy and safe Christmas for the whole family.