Mikaya Thurmond: Decking the Halls with a scared pup
Are your pets scared of holiday decorations? Mikaya Thurmond's dog isn't a big fan of the holiday decorations in her home.
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There isn’t a holiday that I love more than Christmas. I’m that weird woman who typically puts their Christmas decorations up around Halloween and takes them down around Valentine’s Day. But this year, I’m facing a major speed bump: my Yorkie is terrified of my Christmas decorations.
Tinkerbell Thurmond has had a fit since I began trying to deck the halls to celebrate the joy of St. Nick. 2021 is her first Christmas and I can only imagine what a shock it is for her.
From the moment I brought in the Christmas tree, Tinkerbell ran for protection. First, to the top of the stairs, then the sofa and finally her crate. Even after I got the tree up, the Christmas bulbs became her enemy. She stood at attention barking at every glittering chandelier.
If you have had a scared pet, I’m sure you can understand my challenge. We want to protect our babies from discomfort, but we have to find a way to address their fears.
Here’s some recommendations that worked for Tinkerbell:
- Start slow. That means bringing in the décor in stages. Don’t overwhelm our pets with setting up in one day
- Include them in the process. Maybe try purchasing Christmas toys to help them get in on the excitement of the moment
- Be patient. Some pieces of decoration may not make the cut with our pets around and those are perfect items to donate to our local shelters
How do your pets react to decorations?
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