Twas the Week After Thanksgiving: Our Holiday Helpline:

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

I'm taking a bit of time off to catch my breath, prepare for the holidays and spend time with family that is in town. I won't leave you hanging though. Here's everything you could possible need to keep you moving forward this week, starting with current giveaways. Watch for more that will pop up on Thursday, and don't miss Fido's Freebie Friday where you'll find plenty of goodies to shoot for.


Below is a link list to share some important helpful resources: safety, gifts, entertainment, giveaways, and saving money. 


Current Giveaways in Progress
Dog Books for Young Children
Dog-Themed Sling Handbags
LeashLocket Retractable Leash with Collar Attachment

Tips for Visitors and Hosts:
Dog-Proofing Your House

Dog Etiquette: Considering Other When Visiting their Home

Why Crate Train Your Dog?

Indoor Activities for Bad Weather Days

Training Your Dog for Holiday Visitors

Special Needs for Your 'Only Dog'

Tackling Toy Breed Barking

Safe Departures for Separation Anxiety

Reducing Fearfulness in Car Travel

Controlling Barking in the Car

Boarding Tips

Vacation Dog Care: How to Choose What's Right for Your Fido

Pros and Cons of Veterinary Boarding

Dog Boarding While You're Away: Making the Choice 

Books for Dog Lovers: Review and/or Purchase

Assistance Dog Stories

Dog Rescue and the Meaning of Life

The Darkest Evening of the Year

Barkonomics

You Had Me at Woof

Oogy

What About Daisy?

Living with the Rescues

Safe and Happy at Home: Dogs and Your Visitors
Happy Holiday Hounds: 10 Safety Tips for Thanksgiving
Keeping Your Dog Safe During the Holidays
Dog First Aid and Poison Control Information at Your Fingertips
Dog-Safe Travel Around Town and On the Highway
Is Fido Dog-Gone Ready for Vacation? We've Got You Covered!
Dog Toy Safety: Choosing the Right Toys for Your Dog
Do it For Your Dog: Don't Drive Drowsy
Pet QR Tags Keep Tabs on Fido
Human Foods for Fido

Gifts for Fido and Dog Lovers
Kyjen Puzzle Toys

Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Balls

Petmate's Floatimals

Petstages' Gator Toys

Snuggies for Dogs

Furminator

Kurgo Pet Cargo Cape

Petstages' Mini Nesting Mats

Thundershirt

Play Beds

For Dog Lovers

iPhone App Selection and Features for Dog Lovers

Dog Park App for iPhones

Videos: Holiday and Bonding Time

A Classic: Dogs Decorate a Christmas Tree

This Afghan Hound is Too Sexy

Check out this Companion Dog's Helpful Tricks

Kikopup and Clicker Training Tricks

Saving Money on Dog Needs

Check out Giveaway Blog Hops for Items You May Wish to Win

Dog Food and Treats: 5 Ways to Save

Barkonomics