Christmas Etiquette For Dogs

1. Be especially patient with your humans during this time. They may
appear to be more stressed-out than usual and they will appreciate long
comforting dog leans.

2. They may come home with large bags of things they call gifts. Do
not assume that all the gifts are yours.

3. Be tolerant if your humans put decorations on you. They seem to get
some special kind of pleasure out of seeing how you look with fake antlers.

4. They may bring a large tree into the house and set it up in a
prominent place and cover it with lights and decorations. Bizarre as this
may
seem to you, it is an important ritual for your humans, so there are some
things you need to know:

- - don't pee on the tree
- - don't drink water in the container that holds the tree
- - mind your tail when you are near the tree
- - if there are packages under the tree, even ones that smell
interesting or that have your name on them, don't rip them open
- - don't chew on the cord that runs from the funny-looking hole in
the wall to the tree

5. Your humans may occasionally invite lots of strangers to come visit
during this season. These parties can be lots of fun, but they also call for
some discretion on your part:

- - not all strangers appreciate kisses and leans
- - don't eat off the buffet table
- - beg for goodies subtly
- - be pleasant, even if unknowing strangers sit on your sofa
- - don't drink out of glasses that are left within your reach
- - please don't sniff up their crutches, they don't think it's as much fun as you do "Thistle"

6. Likewise, your humans may take you visiting. Here your manners will
also be important:

- -observe all the rules in #4 for trees that may be in other people's
houses.
- - respect the territory of other animals that may live in the house
- - tolerate children
- - turn on your charm big time.

7. A big man with a white beard and a very loud laugh may emerge from
your fireplace in the middle of the night. DON'T BITE HIM!!

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LOL

Have you ever seen a clumber with fake reindeer antlers? :D

Photos available . . .

woooooo hoooooo!!! please send them!

OK. I'll e-mail you one. Although, she was at the groomers on Tuesday and she looks a bit severe!

Promise not to laugh too loud.

Hi 9th, I am soooooo glad your Clumber has antlers. I thought I was the only *daft* one :D
Sara

Nope we have them too - though are still looking for a second set. None of our stores nearby have any:( If anyone runs across some I'd be happy to pay!! (hint hint)

Wendy

I've emailed you directly Wendy re the Antlers!!

Fiona

Can I add to 5?
Please don't sniff up their crutches, they don't think it's as much fun as you do:-)

Hi Thistle
I have added your extra bit to No. 5

I have printed this out and put it next to the dogs water bowl - now all I have to do is teach them to read!

Christine