Cesar Milan's Holiday Dog Whispering Tips

You know that famed Cesar Milan and his dog whispering secrets is one of the most popular animal shows on television.  Besides helping dogs and people get along with each other, he’s also got a few tips for everyone to keep in mind for the holiday season.    Check out the first five of Cesar’s holiday Pet Tips below:

1. Exercise your dog before taking him to visit, or receiving, holiday
       guests. Holiday visits may involve more excited energy than usual. Your
       dog is more likely to behave if it has just had a nice long walk.

2. Don't forget rules, boundaries, and limitations just because
       it's the holidays! Holidays bring many new temptations in the form
       of smells (freshly baked cookies and a tree in the house), sights (bright
       lights and visiting relatives), and sounds (Christmas carols and sleigh
       bells). Use this opportunity to reinforce the household rules.

3. Protect your dog from the cold. Many breeds are not built for cold
       weather. Check out your local pet store for suggestions, such as doggy
       boots or paw waxes, to help your dog handle the elements.

4. Stick to your dog's normal diet! It can be tempting to share those
       tasty table scraps with your dog, but too many rich foods (like turkey
       and sauces) can lead to serious inflammation of the pancreas, which can be life-threatening.

5. Beware of hazardous holiday items. Ingested poinsettia plants cause dogs to vomit; chocolate is poisonous to dogs; and tinsel has sent many a dog to the emergency room. Keep fragile ornaments toward the top of the
Christmas tree; only place sturdy ones near the bottom.

You can read the rest of Cesar’s holiday pet tips at: http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/Top-Holiday-Dog-Tips-The/story.aspx?guid=%7B8048E7C0-4671-46F5-8FCA-61E092D779B9%7D