Learning to be Careful Treat your dog like a toddler. Both are naturally curious and need your guidance to keep them out of harm s way. Demonstrate just how much you love your dog by enrolling in a pet first-aid class. Resist the temptation to share your sweet tooth with your dog by giving him some of our chocolate chip cookies and milk. Chocolate contains theobromine, a stimulant related to caffeine that can create a dangerous reaction in your dog.
Carob is a much safer sweet treat.
As for milk, shy away from serving it, especially to puppies. Their immature digestive systems cannot always properly break down the ingredients. Use harnesses instead of collars for small-necked dogs. It s the hot line for the National Animal Poison Control Center. Whichever phone option you choose, rest assured that this hot line is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.