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puppy-proofing xmas tree?

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  • 23-11-2009 12:39pm
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    dnjoyce
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    Once December rolls around it will be time to put up the xmas tree and assorted decorations and this will be the first time to do so with our westie in the house. She's not quite a puppy anymore but would still cause all sorts of havoc I'm sure if she got at the decorations. So, any tips for keeping the tree safe? (She won't be left alone in the room with the tree). We had looked at perhaps a fire-guard or something similar around the base but would be interested to hear others opinions on it.
    Cheers


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    tk123
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    We'll be using the same method we used with the cat - keep the tree in another room lol! :D


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    Whispered
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    We used a fire guard last year but he was only a tiny pup at that stage so wuldn't have been able to get through it. He's a fair bit bigger now and has a stubborn streak so will most likely try knock the gate to get at the tree.

    We might allow him have a sniff before the lights go on it, make it clear that corner of the room is out of bounds and hope for the best. And obviously not allow him in the room unsupervised.


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    kildara
    Registered Users Posts: 456 ✭✭kildara


    Our lad pi**ed on a friends Christmas tree last year when we went around to visit:o! I was mortified!
    He never bothered with our own one though.

    We have another pup this year who will also be seeing one for the first time; I will use the "Leave it" command anytime she goes up to it.

    Treat the tree the same as you would any other piece of furniture that you dont want your dog on/near.


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    lrushe
    Registered Users Posts: 1,713 ✭✭✭lrushe


    kildara wrote: »
    I will use the "Leave it" command anytime she goes up to it.

    Treat the tree the same as you would any other piece of furniture that you dont want your dog on/near.

    Yep I second that!:)


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    XxXciaraxXx
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    It might not be as bad as you think! Last year our puppy was 6 months old when we out up the tree and we just told her no the first time she went at it and she didnt go at it again!

    Although, when we were taking it down she ran off with some decorations!:D


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    Sigma Force
    Registered Users Posts: 5,132 ✭✭✭Sigma Force


    Trying to figure out what way to do it this year he'll be trying to pull off decorations the minute they go up. So either we aren't getting one (no room for one really anyway) or we'll get a small one and put it up on a table or something.

    Fire guard is a good idea


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    Chiaki
    Registered Users Posts: 99 ✭✭Chiaki


    last xmas i had 2 ferrets that were fascinated with it.... this year i have four. ill be taking the "different room" approach as ferrets make a point of doing the opposite of what you want!!


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