CHRISTMAS TREES WITH A DOGGY THEME
“Holiday Decorating Ideas for the Dog Fancier”
Dog lovers are known to get a bit extreme at times but hey, man’s best friend is worth it. Some dog owners include their dogs in every area of life. Scruffy joins them in family portraits, on vacation, at work, and even in weddings, birthdays and holiday celebrations.
Keep Safety in Mind
It’s easy to decorate a Christmas tree with a dog theme for the holiday. A full sized family tree has a lot of potential for doggy themed decorating but since the family dog usually has access to it, some precautions must be carefully observed in order to keep Scruffy safe and out of mischief during the holidays. Angel hair, tinsel, ribbon, batteries, electrical cords, artificial snow, Christmas lights, Christmas tree water and tipped over trees are only a few of the holiday hazards for pets.
Ideas for Ornaments
With that in mind, the doggy themed tree can be decorated creatively using stuffed dogs, doggy toys, red dog booties, photos of the family dog (especially those with Santa), collars, outdated registration tags, and doggy ornaments found at most dollar stores during the holidays. Leashes make creative garland. Even more unique garland and ornaments can be homemade from dog hair, called cheingora.
Some specialty stores carry Christmas tree skirts with a paw print or breeds pattern. Many online stores such as Dogstuff.com, Rainingdogsandcats.com, and Doggonegood.com offer adorable holiday dog ornaments. Some of these sites donate a portion of earnings to dog rescues which adds to the holiday spirit of giving while creating a heart warming Christmas tree. For the dog owner who participates in doggy activities such as Frisbee, agility, or flyball, mementos from these sports can be creatively turned into decorations.
Table Top Trees
Dog themed Christmas trees don’t have to be full sized. When the family tree is traditional, doggy themed table top trees can create a personal touch to the bedroom or office area of a dog enthusiast. Some table top trees can be bought with snow, pine cones, or holly berries already on them.
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