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Submitted by: Kelly Marshall

Deck the halls and load up the stockings for Christmas. Don’t forget your dog. It is a busy time for everyone that celebrates Christmas, and your dog should not be forgotten. With all of the business directed at the holidays, your pet may be wondering why he is being neglected. Won’t he be surprised Christmas morning when you present him with his very own Christmas gifts.

A stocking filled with a variety of toys and treats makes a great gift for any dog. Healthy treats are quickly eaten and toys can be just as quickly destroyed. But, it is a lot of fun for your dog. Be careful with your treat selection. Food sensitivities do not take a holiday. Be sure that you provide treats that are safe for your dog. Don’t be influenced by “cute”. Read the ingredient label and buy the one that is right for your dog.

If your dog is super sensitive to grains, you may have to get creative at this time of year. Perhaps you can slice up your dogs favorite meat and put it into the dehydrator for some luscious and nutritional treats that are not an everyday occurrence. A lot of dogs are allergic to wheat, soy and corn but can tolerate rice. It may be possible to find a treat made from rice flour or rice and a healthy protein to shape into Christmas shapes.

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Perhaps your dog likes getting dressed up for special occasions. There are some adorable Christmas outfits are available online or at your favorite pet store. Not all dogs like getting dressed. If your dog is not used to it, Christmas may not be the time to start. It is a busy season with a lot of activity and the addition of being introduced to new clothes may put your dog in a bad mood.

You can find Santa suits, elf suits and reindeer antlers all over the web and at most pet and discount stores. There is also the possibility that your dog may tolerate a hat but not a complete outfit. Christmas ties and collars are also available for your enjoyment. Fact is that your dog may not care about clothes and just wants that food in the Christmas stocking.

Aromatherapy has proven to be beneficial for anxiety in dogs. You can fill a stocking or a cute basket with the ingredients for a great aromatherapy session for your dog. That is luxury. Of course the same things that may relax your dog, may relax the dog parent as well. This is a win/win situation.

If you have an extremely spoiled and special dog, you may want some designer gifts. There are memory foam beds to fit any dog in your home. You can have a bed frame designed and personalized as well. If your dog is an outside dog, a new paint job on their dog house or a roof repair may also be in order. A new cushion that is weatherproof would be a great addition to the outdoor dog house.

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byAlma Abell

Most areas have laws regarding dogs, and in many cases, it is required by law that dogs are properly contained within the owners’ properties. There are a few ways that this can be done. Dogs can be tied out on leashes, but this restricts their freedom, because they can’t really move around a whole lot. Another option is to fence in outdoor areas so dogs can move around as the please and be able to enjoy having a lot more room to play. But, many people are not ready to invest in permanent fencing, for any number of reasons. For instance, someone who is renting may not want to put a permanent fence up on a property that they aren’t going to be at for long, but they may be able to get permission to put up a temporary barrier.

When most people think about Temporary Fencing in Denver CO, they think about fencing that is used for special events, construction sites, etc. But, anyone can rent these barriers for whatever purposes they need them for, and for as long as they need them. This is one of the best ways for many people to keep their dogs safe and contained within the yard, away from people and other animals. There will also not be any chance of them roaming and becoming injured by vehicles.

There are many types of fencing one can use to contain their pets, including invisible fencing, but this can be quite costly, especially if one doesn’t plan to stay at a particular residence for long. Renting Temporary Fencing in Denver CO is a less expensive alternative for those who don’t want to install anything permanent, at least for the time being.

This type of fencing can be used for a number of residential purposes. For instance, when homeowners are doing renovations, they can get barriers from CAM Colorado that will keep people away from the area so injuries are avoided. They are used for property security, as well as when people are building new homes. Fences are delivered and installed, and then removed when they are no longer needed.