1. Be especially patient with your humans during this time. They may
appear to be more stressed-out than usual and they will appreciate
long comforting dog leans.
2. They may come home with large bags of things they call gifts. Do not assume that all the gifts are yours.
3. Be tolerant if your humans put decorations on you. They seem to get
some special kind of pleasure out of seeing how you look with fake
antlers.
4. They may bring a large tree into the house and set
it up in a prominent place and cover it with lights and decorations.
Bizarre as this may seem to you, it is an important ritual for your
humans, so there are some things you need to know: - Don't pee on the
tree - Don't drink water in the container that holds the tree
- Mind your tail when you are near the tree - If there are packages
under the tree, even ones that smell interesting or that have your
name on them, don't rip them open - Don't chew on the cord that runs
from the funny-looking hole in the wall to the tree
5. Your
humans may occasionally invite lots of strangers to come visit during
this season. These parties can be lots of fun, but they also call for
some discretion on your part: - Not all strangers appreciate kisses
and leans - Don't eat off the buffet table - Beg for goodies
subtly - Be pleasant, even if unknowing strangers sit on your sofa
- Don't drink out of glasses that are left within your reach
6. Likewise, your humans may take you visiting. Here your manners will
also be important: - Observe all the rules in #4 for trees that may
be in other people's houses. (4a is particularly important) -
Respect the territory of other animals that may live in the house -
Tolerate children - Turn on your charm big time
7. A big man
with a white beard and a very loud laugh may emerge from your
fireplace in the middle of the night. DON'T BITE HIM!!
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