Promoting welfare & sportsmanship of purebred dogs
Happy Holidays to you
from all the Dogs and
People at MHKA!
December 14 - 7:30 pm
Monthly Meeting & Dessert Potluck - Starr Library, Market Street, Rhinebeck, NYJanuary 11 - 7:30 pm
Monthly Meeting - Starr Library, Market Street, Rhinebeck, NYFebruary 8 - 7:30 pm
Monthly Meeting - Starr Library, Market Street, Rhinebeck, NYMarch 14 - 6:30 pm
Awards Banquet & Monthly Meeting - Location to be announced.
Winter Tips
Ice melt products can be dangerous to your dog. At home, use a pet-safe ice melting product like Safe Paw. When taking your dog out for a walk remember to wash his feet afterwards. Do not let him eat snow or drink from puddles. Take care of you best friend and enjoy a happy holiday season!
If you host a party, remember that some guests may be uncomfortable around dogs. Your dog may, in turn, be uncomfortable or frightened around a large group of unfamiliar people. You may want to confine him in a crate or a room that will not be used by guests. Otherwise, keep him by your side, or with another family member, to prevent him from getting into trouble or underfoot.
Ice melt products can be dangerous to your dog. At home, use a pet-safe ice melting product like Safe Paw. When taking your dog out for a walk remember to wash his feet afterwards. Do not let him eat snow or drink from puddles. Take care of you best friend and enjoy a happy holiday season!
If you host a party, remember that some guests may be uncomfortable around dogs. Your dog may, in turn, be uncomfortable or frightened around a large group of unfamiliar people. You may want to confine him in a crate or a room that will not be used by guests. Otherwise, keep him by your side, or with another family member, to prevent him from getting into trouble or underfoot.
Reminders...
Volunteers for Pet Palooza
May's 2012 Pet Palooza is being planned, and a chairperson is needed. If you are interested in chairing the event or participating as a volunteer, please contact any MHKA officer or board member.
May's 2012 Pet Palooza is being planned, and a chairperson is needed. If you are interested in chairing the event or participating as a volunteer, please contact any MHKA officer or board member.
December Dessert Potluck Members, please remember to bring a dessert to the December 14 meeting at 7:30, as well as a $10 dog-related gift for the gift exchange. We'll end the year on a sweet note!
Dogs and Winter Holidays
(Condensed from AKC.com)
Because your dog is special to you, you want him to share all the special times in your life, including holidays. But to your dog, every day spent with you is a holiday, and he may not be able to appreciate or understand the strange people, noises, things and goings-on associated with holiday celebrations. Here are some ways to keep your dog safe and happy during those festive times.
- Stick as closely as possible to your normal routine. Try not to vary your dog's feeding, walking, and playtime schedule.
- Don't give your dog scraps from the picnic table or holiday buffet. Cookies and pies, macaroni salads and stuffing, potato chips and fancy hors d'oeuvres, are inappropriate foods for dogs and may make them sick.
- No matter how fun the party gets, never ever give your dog alcohol.
- Holly, mistletoe and poinsettia plants are poisonous to dogs. Make sure they are kept in places your dog cannot reach.
- Don't put lights or ornaments on the lower branches of your tree.
- Watch out for electrical cords. Pets often try to chew them and get badly shocked or electrocuted. Place them out of reach.
- Avoid glass ornaments, which break and may cut a dog's feet or mouth.
- Don't use edible ornaments. Your dog may knock the tree over to reach them.
- Both live and artificial tree needles are sharp and indigestible. Keep your tree blocked off (with a playpen or other "fence") or in a room that is not accessible to your dog.
- Tinsel can be dangerous for dogs. If swallowed, block the intestines.
- Keep lit candles on high tables or mantels, out of the way of your dog's wagging tail.
- Small plastic toys or bones may pose choking hazards.
- Your dog may want to investigate wrapped packages; keep them out of reach.
Curious about dog events? Want to know more about activities with your dog? Come to a meeting or event, and we'll be happy to answer your questions. Contact MHKA at info@mhka.net.