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Is Your Small Dog Ready for the Holidays?
Get your small dog ready for the holidays with tips on food dangers, guests, and fireworks, plus the full Small Dog Holiday Survival Guide and Pippa's holiday essentials.
10/1/20261 min read
From trick-or-treaters to turkey dinners to midnight fireworks, the holiday season is one of the most magical times of the year. But for small dogs, it can also be one of the most overwhelming.
Think about it from your pup's point of view. The doorbell won't stop ringing. Strangers are reaching down to pet them. There's food everywhere, the tree is covered in shiny things that look like toys, and on New Year's Eve, the sky starts exploding.
And because small dogs are, well, small, holiday hazards hit them harder. A bite of something rich that a big dog might shrug off can make a 5-pound pup seriously sick. A door left open for just a second is all a frightened little dog needs to slip out.
3 Quick Tips to Get Started
1. Know the hidden food dangers. Chocolate gets all the attention, but holiday dishes hide plenty of other risks. Onions and garlic are in stuffing and gravy, grapes and raisins are in fruitcake, and sugar-free treats can contain xylitol.
2. Create a safe zone before guests arrive. Set up a quiet room with your dog's bed, water, and a lick mat or chew. When the party gets loud, your pup has somewhere calm to retreat.
3. Plan for fireworks weeks ahead. If your dog is scared of loud noises, talk to your vet early and start building a cozy den now. Don't wait until December 31.
Get the Full Plan: The Small Dog Holiday Survival Guide
These tips are just the beginning. The Small Dog Holiday Survival Guide walks you through the entire season, from Halloween through New Year's, so you can enjoy the holidays while your little one stays safe and relaxed.
Inside, you'll find:
A holiday food danger list showing where risky ingredients hide
Decoration, tree, and holiday plant safety
A calm greeting plan for guests, kids, and overnight visitors
A step-by-step fireworks countdown plan
Holiday travel and winter weather tips
3 printables: a Holiday Safety Checklist, a Guest Rules Card, and a Fireworks Prep Plan
Get the Small Dog Holiday Survival Guide →
Here's to a happy, safe, and cozy holiday season with your favorite little one. 🐾
