- Their people are happy. "Dogs key off of our emotions," says IdeaOffer reader clang -- confirming something people have always known about dogs -- "and therefore like Christmas because they feel the happiness and calm."
- Unwrapping presents -- their own or someone else's. "My dear dog LOVES wrapped presents," says reader keshk. "If you have a wrapped present on your lap and are trying to find a bit to start taking the paper off, she joins in, and if you give her a corner she'll tear the paper away for you, and trash any paper afterwords." Several owners mentioned this,
Posts Tagged ‘holidays’
Five Reasons Dogs Love Christmas
by Jane Wangersky December 23rd, 2010 | Dogs
Gifts from the Pet Store — For Humans
by Jane Wangersky December 7th, 2009 | Cats, Dogs
Fans of The Simpsons may remember the Christmas special where Homer, who hasn’t gotten the bonus he was counting on, picks out extra cheap gifts for his family, including a chew toy for baby Maggie. “Says it’s for dogs, but she can’t read!”
Now, I’m not suggesting you take Homer Simpson as your role model, but if you’re stressed out from holiday shopping, step into a pet supply store for a few minutes. It’ll probably be nice and quiet, you can pick up some treats for your pet, and you may just find gifts for some of the animal-loving humans on
Now, I’m not suggesting you take Homer Simpson as your role model, but if you’re stressed out from holiday shopping, step into a pet supply store for a few minutes. It’ll probably be nice and quiet, you can pick up some treats for your pet, and you may just find gifts for some of the animal-loving humans on
