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Here are some holiday safety tips for your pets! (Courtesy of the AVMA and face4pets.wordpress.com)

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Today's final topic - Things not to do to your timid dog: *Don't tie them outside a public place such as a coffee shop and leave them, they will be a sitting du...ck for their fears and you won't be there to calm them. *Don't force them into situations you know or suspect their fears as a method of desensitizing them - it won't work and can make things worse. *Don't ask other people to make eye contact with your dog or reach for them, ask them to wait for the dog to approach them. *Don't have large groups of rowdy guests in your home, especially if your dog is noise sensitive and shy around people. *Don't subject your shy dog to dominant, force-based, or overbearing trainers. *Don't force a dog who is hiding out in his hiding spot. Let them come out on their own. *Don't take your shy dog into noisy environments or areas with unpredictable activity. Always think ahead and choose places you're reasonably sure won't cause them to be fearful. We hope that this discussion has been of help. Remember all things are possible with love and patience.