Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Christmas is a wonderful time to share with family, friends and your special canine companions. Our blog is designed to help you support your dogs during this festive season.

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K9 Christmas Enrichment Ideas

1. Canine advent calendar for dogs

Make an advent calendar for your dog for this Christmas to include toys, homemade treats and accessories.

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An easy to make K9 advent calendar below, where you could use recycled toilet roll cardboard inner or empty yoghurt pots instead of the cups.

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2. Christmas Treasure Hunt for dogs

Create a christmas treasure hunt for your dogs by combining their love for sniffing, scenting and seeking. Hide dog treats, toys or small wrapped parcels around the home, to encourage an enriched environment full of fun.

3. Canine Pass the Parcel Game

Devise a canine parcel using loose layers of wrapping paper hiding treats between the layers with a long lasting chew at the centre or your dogs favourite toy.

Christmas Trees & Decorations

There are many potential hazards around our homes and gardens at this magical time of the year that may cause problems for your curious dog - here are a few to things to consider: