12 DIY Holiday Gifts for Your Dog! Braided Tug Toy

Dogs love to tug and it’s a great game you can play with them.

Photo by Raise A Green Dog

Cut 4-inch wide strips from your old t-shirts, sweatshirts, jeans, or fleece to twist and braid into a tug toy, and get ready to have some serious fun with your dog!

All the details are available from Raise a Green Dog here.



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helping your dog stay calm during the winter holiday season and beyond!
 

12 DIY Holiday Gifts for Your Dog! Leftover Turkey Jerky

Did you know that your leftover turkey can be made into jerky?

It’s a great way to use up any leftovers hanging around, and so easy to make.

Just marinate leftover turkey slices in olive oil and parsley before finishing in your oven or dehydrator.

Photo by Pink Sherbet Photography.

Get Kol's Notes here on how to make this crispy treat for your dog!



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12 DIY Holiday Gifts for Your Dog! Seed-Filled Heating Pad

After a nice romp in the snow, it’s great to come inside to get nice and warm.

You can make your dog a heating pad for their favorite cuddle spot or dog bed.

Some soft fabric filled with dried cherry pits, buckwheat, rice or (our favorite) flax seed holds the heat.

Photo Courtesy of Martha Stewart

Your dog will thank you for it!

You can Find Martha Stewart’s DIY heating pad instructions here.




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helping your dog stay calm during the winter holiday season and beyond!

12 DIY Holiday Gifts for Your Dog! Dog Paw Boots

This time of year is tough on a dog’s paws with the cold, the road salt, and the hard, frozen ground.

You can help keep their paws warm and safe with a set of homemade dog boots!

All you need is some fabric, Velcro and a sewing machine.

Photo courtesy of Uberpest

The complete instructions are available from Uberpest.com here.

 

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helping your dog stay calm during the winter holiday season and beyond!

12 DIY Holiday Gifts for Your Dog! Sweet Potato Chews

With sweet potatoes very handy during the holiday season, you can easily make your dog a yummy nutritious treat!

Sweet Potato Chews are very easy to make! Just peel and slice a sweet potato very thin lengthwise, and bake in the oven for about 3 hours!

Photo courtesy of Raise A Green Dog

Get the complete instructions from Raise a Green Dog here.




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12 DIY Holiday Gifts for Your Dog! 12 Days of Easy, Homemade Projects

Earth Heart is excited to share fun, easy, warm, yummy gifts you can make for your dog this holiday season.

Beginning December 1st, we’ll post a DIY project each day for 12 days. These DIY projects include treats, toys, gear and fun for all types and sizes of dogs.

Homemade gifts can be the best gifts you give this holiday season! Check back here each day starting December 1st to find 12 fun and easy homemade items that can help make your dog’s holiday the best ever!

This information is brought to you by Earth Heart’s Canine Calm,

helping your dog stay calm during the winter holiday season and beyond!

10 things you can do to help your dog be more safe and comfortable this Halloween.

Halloween is one of the most dangerous and stressful times of the year for dogs. Many dogs find all the festivities, costumes, decorations, the hustle and bustle very stressful; some to the point of being extremely fearful. That’s why Earth Heart Inc., has put together the following information to help dog lovers understand how they can help their dog be more comfortable and happy during this busy, frightful time of year.

Did you know?

·         Halloween is the second most dangerous holiday for dogs.

·         Many stray dogs and cats found in shelters across the country are lost pets who were not kept properly indoors or provided with identification.

·         More than 10 million pets are reported lost every year.

·         Dogs without collars have a decreased chance of being reunited with their families.

·         Roughly 17% of lost dogs and 2% of lost cats ever find their owners.

·         During the week of Halloween, calls to the veterinarians at Pet Poison Helpline increase by 12 percent, making it the call center’s busiest time of year, and most often, these calls involve pets accidentally ingesting Halloween candy or décor.

How can you help your dog be safer this Halloween?

Tips to help your dog be safer this Halloween season:

·         Those scary costumes can be very scary to your dog. All but the most social dogs should be kept in a separate room when greeting trick-or-treaters.

·         When greeting Halloween visitors, whether they be trick-or-treaters or party visitors, take great care that your dog doesn't dart outside.

·         Be certain that you provide identification for your dog with a collar and tag. Microchips can also be a lifesaver for your dog. Both of these will increase the likelihood of being reunited with your dogs should they become lost.

·         Make sure the information contained on your dog's tag and with your microchip service has the most up to date contact information.

·         Halloween is a holiday and with holidays come celebrations, including fireworks in some regions. Be sure to keep your dog inside, and utilize a leash and inescapable collar/harness when taking them outside to do their business. You never know when a loud noise, or goblin around the corner may spook them!

·         Dog Halloween costumes may be cute to you, but to many, many dogs they are a bother and can be very stressful. Unless your dog loves to dress up, forgo the costume for your dog's safety and comfort.

·         Little creatures in ghostly costumes, scary witches blowing in the breeze…you never know what may scare or spook your dog. Think twice about taking your dog trick-or-treating with you.

·         Keep your dog safely in the confines of your home in a place where it's quiet and comfortable. 

·         Help your dog be happier and more comfortable during Halloween with Canine Calm, a pure essential oil spray for dogs that helps create a calming environment simply by misting your dog’s favorite blanket, bandana or bedding.

·         And remember to keep the Halloween candy and dangerous decorations out of paws reach. 

Sources:  ASPCA, Dog.com, Pet Poison Helpline