NorthJersey.com: How to Get Fido Through the Holidays Safe and Sound

The holidays are a joyous time of year for the whole family, but if that family includes a four-legged friend, the holidays add some challenges that can interfere with celebrations.

“People are busier during the holidays, there’s a lot going on,” K-9 Resorts co-Founder and co-CEO Jason Parker told NorthJersey.com. “It’s all about being prepared – you can avoid a lot of problems by being prepared.”

He and other experts went on to share tips for making the holidays safe and celebratory for your pup, including designating a special space for Fido to relax, making your dog on long walks before guests arrive, reminding guests to not feed the dog and using pet-friendly decorations.

And to prevent your pup from fleeing the celebrations altogether?

“Make the front door off limits,” Parker says. “Then you can greet your guests” without distractions. No bolting cats, no jumping-up dogs. A controlled entryway “gives the dog and the guest a chance to get used to each other.”