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Cabin Fever

Who doesn’t love to snuggle?! I know I do… especially in the seasons of colder weather. Mason loves to snuggle too and with him being almost 100lbs, he is like a human basically (which obviously makes for the best cuddle partner 🙂 ). Shawn (my boyfriend) also loves to snuggle, so we are obviously big cuddlers in our house hold. One small problem… we only have a queen size bed.

We can all fit in the bed together comfortably. However, the biggest problem with having a queen size bed is Shawn moves around a lot so he always ends up kicking Mason out of the bed at some point during the night. I hate this. It seriously breaks my heart when I wake and Mason is no longer cuddled up like a donut beside me. But I mean what can you? Maybe Santa will bring us a King size bed for Christmas?! haha doubtful, but we can keep our fingers crossed for the day we are able to upgrade!

On another note, we are sooo excited for Christmas this year (we have all really been in the Holiday spirit). We will all be heading down to my parents on Sunday and will be spending Christmas Eve Eve and Christmas Eve with my Family. And then heading to Indiana to spend Christmas Day with Shawns’ family.

With that being said, we hope everyone gets the chance to spend time with their loved ones and make wonderful new memories over this Holiday season.

Dog Mom Tip #25: You and your pup are never too old to believe in magic (or Santa Claus :)) … Merry Christmas!

The most wonderful time of the year

The holiday season always seems to be a crazy time for everyone. There are always places to go and people to see. I don’t know about you all, but I like Mason to be a part of any journey I go on especially during the holiday’s because he a part of our family. However, when you are making your rounds this season, not everyone will always feel the same about dogs that we do. Which can obviously make the holidays challenging with your pup.

No one wants their pup to add stress to the holidays, so what is the solution? All you can do is plan for the occasion. Always make sure to have all the necessities you’re pup could need. Food, bowls, comfort toy/blanket and puppy pads/gate if needed. This way you don’t have to bug relatives for items you should bring for your pup as a responsible dog parent.

Secondly, have a pre-planned place arranged where your pup can stay during dinner, opening presents or just if he/she is being too overwhelming for relatives. Whether this be a bathroom, crate, fenced in yard, garage or another secluded area. This way you are prepared for any situation that may arise during your holiday celebration.

Taking these few precautions may not solve all your problems that could occur during the holidays, however, hopefully these tips will at least relieve a little stress and help you be prepared!

We hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and happy New Year!

Dog mom tip #16: You can never be too prepared.