Dogs as Christmas Gifts? DON’T Do It!

It sounds like a good idea, right? Wait a minute, let’s look at a few things first. Christmas morning is anything but a typical morning in almost any home. Lots of excitement, screaming, loud toys, and shuffling of gifts are just a few thing you can expect. To say the least, it can be a bit overwhelming to any new puppy or dog.

When you decide to introduce a new dog to your home and family the most important thing is that everyone (and everything) should be CALM. First impressions are very important, and having a solid game plan should be a must. You would be very wise to consult a professional dog trainer ahead of time and include some specific “rules” to be followed when introducing your new addition to the household.

Consider wrapping a picture of your soon-to-arrive new addition for your family to open. This is a much better thing to have under the tree than a live animal! Once the holiday excitement dies down you will still have something wonderful to look forward to – that new bundle of joy that will add to your lives forever!

Having a plan set up ahead of time will avoid some disastrous mistakes that could affect your new dog (and his relationship with your family) for the rest of his life!