Should I skip the Christmas Tree this year? - Page 4

Dainerra · 11-29-2012, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by robk

The only problem we have ever had was wagging tails that send ornaments flying!

this was our only problem as well. I would recommend not using tinsel though. It tends to static cling to the dogs when they walk by. It gets wrapped around their toes too and I worry about them eating it.
Plus, it gums up the vacuum and my poor vacuum has enough problems as it is...

vicky2200 · 11-29-2012, 07:15 PM

If you are planning on having a tree when the dog is older, I would get the tree when the dog is young too. Perhaps during the day block off the area where the tree is and let the dog be by the tree when you get home. We have never had any problems. I am a little concerned about our newest member trying to mark it though.

Midnight12 · 11-29-2012, 07:27 PM

I remember one year someone gave me a fake tree and to save money since I had to buy gifts for my six kids I put it up, but it was'nt sturdy enough and everytime my dog would wag her tail to close, the whole tree would fall over. lol what fun, lost a few bulbs that year.

Peter. · 11-29-2012, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by vicky2200

Perhaps during the day block off the area where the tree is and let the dog be by the tree when you get home.

I'm thinking i'm going to try this first.

m1953 · 11-29-2012, 08:32 PM

He is so adorable.. I would set it up but just like with anything with this age pup, you will have to watch him constantly. Good time to work on the "leave it" command.

wolfy dog · 11-30-2012, 01:30 AM

WD marks now so that would be an issue. We live in the forest and he has all firs to himself. How crazy it must be for him to find a tree in the house that he cannot mark.
The tree will be behind an X-pen for sure, at least when we cannot watch him very closely. And there won't be any ornaments, lights or anything below three feet. So we will have to get a tall one this year.

llombardo · 11-30-2012, 07:26 AM

I've always had christmas trees up with all of mine too. I've had both real and fake. Last year my GSD was about 15 weeks for Christmas and there were no issues. The cats are my problem

They love climbing the tree and its more of an issue with the real trees. None of my male dogs have ever tried to pee on the tree...I thought that was going to be a problem one time, but I was wrong. This year I put the tree(fake) up on Thanksgiving with no ornaments and it hasn't been climbed or knocked down yet. I will add the ornaments in the next couple days. I do not nor do I recommend any garland or tinsel, if the dog eats it, it can be a problem(healthwise). As long as there are small kids in the house, a Christmas tree is a must

Peter. · 11-30-2012, 07:35 AM

I'm concerned with the wires.. aside from a few ornaments, the tree is mostly covered with lights. Never done tinsel or garland.. so no loss there

julie87 · 11-30-2012, 08:18 AM

I was wondering the same question...My girl is my first GSD and this is her first Christmas.. she is 7 months old. My husband and I decided to get a tree because its not Christmas without one. So will see what kind of disaster will happen I think it will be fun to watch I am expecting a lot of barking at first, sniffing second, and then I will be chasing the dog after the ornaments..., I am getting my video camera ready because moments like this only happen once, should be fun

Mandy L. · 11-30-2012, 08:42 AM

Draven is 18wks now and I put up the base of our tree. He goes over to it and say leave it and for the most part he does

Our 2yr old cat on the other hand.....

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11-29-2012, 07:15 PM	#32 (permalink)
vicky2200 Master Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 723	If you are planning on having a tree when the dog is older, I would get the tree when the dog is young too. Perhaps during the day block off the area where the tree is and let the dog be by the tree when you get home. We have never had any problems. I am a little concerned about our newest member trying to mark it though. __________________ Dakota GSD mix- 8yrs old Ditto GSD- 4yrs old Daisy Alaskan Husky- 3yrs old Weegee Toy Poodle- 1yr old

11-29-2012, 08:32 PM	#35 (permalink)
m1953 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Deland fl /Cherrylog Ga Posts: 453	He is so adorable.. I would set it up but just like with anything with this age pup, you will have to watch him constantly. Good time to work on the "leave it" command. __________________ Nala Vom Vetrauen 3/15/12

11-30-2012, 01:30 AM	#36 (permalink)
wolfy dog Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 1,319	WD marks now so that would be an issue. We live in the forest and he has all firs to himself. How crazy it must be for him to find a tree in the house that he cannot mark. The tree will be behind an X-pen for sure, at least when we cannot watch him very closely. And there won't be any ornaments, lights or anything below three feet. So we will have to get a tall one this year. __________________ To know if you are doing things right, you should be willing to trade places with your dog.

11-30-2012, 07:26 AM	#37 (permalink)
llombardo Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,950	I've always had christmas trees up with all of mine too. I've had both real and fake. Last year my GSD was about 15 weeks for Christmas and there were no issues. The cats are my problem They love climbing the tree and its more of an issue with the real trees. None of my male dogs have ever tried to pee on the tree...I thought that was going to be a problem one time, but I was wrong. This year I put the tree(fake) up on Thanksgiving with no ornaments and it hasn't been climbed or knocked down yet. I will add the ornaments in the next couple days. I do not nor do I recommend any garland or tinsel, if the dog eats it, it can be a problem(healthwise). As long as there are small kids in the house, a Christmas tree is a must __________________ Misty- Samoyed Mix Tannor- Golden Retriever CGC Robyn- German Shepherd CGC Cats-Thunder, Harley, Miley, Bandit, and Ferah RIP Boo..Black Lab "A dog is the only thing on this earth that loves you more than he loves himself."

11-29-2012, 07:27 PM	#33 (permalink)
Midnight12 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Denver Co Posts: 328	I remember one year someone gave me a fake tree and to save money since I had to buy gifts for my six kids I put it up, but it was'nt sturdy enough and everytime my dog would wag her tail to close, the whole tree would fall over. lol what fun, lost a few bulbs that year.

11-30-2012, 07:35 AM	#38 (permalink)
Peter. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: West Bloomfield, MI Posts: 89	I'm concerned with the wires.. aside from a few ornaments, the tree is mostly covered with lights. Never done tinsel or garland.. so no loss there

11-30-2012, 08:18 AM	#39 (permalink)
julie87 Master Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 702	I was wondering the same question...My girl is my first GSD and this is her first Christmas.. she is 7 months old. My husband and I decided to get a tree because its not Christmas without one. So will see what kind of disaster will happen I think it will be fun to watch I am expecting a lot of barking at first, sniffing second, and then I will be chasing the dog after the ornaments..., I am getting my video camera ready because moments like this only happen once, should be fun

11-30-2012, 08:42 AM	#40 (permalink)
Mandy L. Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 87	Draven is 18wks now and I put up the base of our tree. He goes over to it and say leave it and for the most part he does Our 2yr old cat on the other hand..... Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App

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