Introduction

Holidays can be stressful for people, but they’re also stressful for dogs. The lights and decorations, loud noises, and new people are all distractions that can make your dog feel overwhelmed. Luckily, there are many things you can do to help keep your pup calm during the holidays. Here are my top five tips:

Get a new toy or treat

If your dog is nervous or anxious, it can be helpful to give him/her a special toy or treat. Toys are good for mental stimulation while treats are great for physical stimulation. But don’t forget! You can also use toys and treats together to help distract your dog from the things that might be making him/her nervous.

Give them a soothing massage

You can give your dog a calming massage. Massage is a great way to show love and affection, and it can also help calm anxiety. It’s also an easy way to make sure that your dog’s joints are in good shape and will be able to handle the extra activity around the holidays.

Take a walk with them

A walk is the perfect way to distract your dog. You can take them out with you on a walk, or if they don’t like walking too much, try taking them around your neighborhood. If you’re feeling adventurous and want to get outside more often during the holidays, go for a hike! It’s a great way to let off some steam as well as take in the sights and sounds of nature.

Give them extra pets and attention.

One way to keep your dog from becoming anxious around the holidays is by giving them extra attention. You can do this by giving them a massage, playing with them, or just spending more time with them in general. If your dog is nervous about the holidays, doing this will help calm him down and make him feel safe.

Also, it’s important to note that dogs can get scared during loud noises like fireworks and thunderstorms – even though they usually don’t show their fear outwardly like humans do! So if you think your dog might be scared during the holidays or any other event where there are lots of loud noises, try talking to her in a soothing voice so she knows everything is okay.

Find a distraction. This can be as easy as playing with your own phone.

Find a distraction. This can be as easy as playing with your own phone (or a friend’s), or getting up to take the dog out for extra walks around the house. If you have other dogs, try putting them in another room so that they are not as easily distracted and provide less temptation for your dog to get worked up about the noise and excitement happening elsewhere in the house.

Your dog will love these calming tips!

Dogs love to play. They love to be petted. They love getting new toys and treats. Dogs also enjoy walks and exercise, as well as having their own space in the home to call their own (a crate or bed). These are just some of the top calming tips you can use on your dog during the holidays:

• Play with them! Your dog will really enjoy running around in an open space where they can run around freely without any distractions. If you don’t have an open space like this, try playing fetch outside instead of inside where there are lots of holiday decorations or music playing that might frighten your little pooch!
• Pet them! Another great way for dogs to calm down is by being petted by someone close by who loves them very much (that means YOU!). This helps because it releases oxytocin which helps stabilize anxiety levels

Conclusion

We hope you and your dog have a safe and happy holiday season!