Humans take note:

I found these tips on another site. I don't agree with all of them (or all of each of them). My comments are included. Just encourage your humans to use their best judgments with you.

Rule #1: Chocolate is for you, not for your dog.
[I agree with this one. My humans had a little dog that ate a bunch of chocolate and it got a distended stomach and had heart problems.]

Rule #2: Dog food is for dogs and people food is for people. If you give your dog cookies, candy, turkey or other holiday foods, it can cause stomach upset, allergies or worse. [I don't agree with this one entirely. The cookies and candy, I understand. But the meat should be fine in moderation. I mean, what is the dog food made of? Yeah, I know, corn and rice, but there are meat byproducts in there too.]

Rule #3: Keep a training collar and leash on your dog, whenever your dog is around friends and family. Using the holidays as a training opportunity is a good way to teach your dog that he must behave, regardless of distractions. [No leash in my house. No further comment needed.]

Rule #4: Your dog doesn't need expensive gifts to have a happy holiday. Let's face it we're talking about an animal that derives pleasure from eating cat poop and rolling in dead fish. You don't need to spend $80 on a doggie sweater, when a rawhide bone covered with peanut butter will bring your dog hours of delight. [I take offense at the tone of this "Rule." There is nothing wrong with eating "Kittie-box crunchies" or rolling in dead things. This rule makes it wound like those are bad things. Otherwise, keeping the gifts simple is fine if that is what your human want's to do. However, I have friends whose humans do not have human-puppies and they treat their four-legged friends in their place. If you have one of those humans, there is no reason not to spoil your canine friend. You are allowed to skimp on gifts to cats. Better yet, don't give them anything.]

Rule #5: Confine your dog to a crate or a kennel when you can't supervise him. Dogs are "den animals". They derive a sense of security and well being when they're confined to a small, enclosed area. Think of a kennel in the same way you'd think of a baby's play pen or crib: If your dog isn't old enough (or responsible enough) to be left unsupervised then put him in the crate. [You put me in a box and I will bite you. I am not a "den animal," I am a pack animal. I do not want to be shoved in a box for security, I want to socialize with the rest of you. This rule is stupid. And I don't know of a human baby that likes being locked up in the playpen or crib when there are others about playing outside of it.]

Rule #6: Keep all trash containers safely closed or behind a cabinet door that your dog cannot get into. [In spirit, I disagree, as I like playing and eating the stuff. However, I always feel sick aftewards, so this is probably a good tip.]

Rule #7: Dogs are social pack animals. Include your dog in family holiday activities and your dog will be a cherished part of your family. This directly contradicts rule 5. Ignore the other one and follow this one.]

Happy holidays to all.