Cars can be dangerous in the winter. Leaving your dog alone in the car can cause freezing or even exposure to dangerous Carbon Monoxide if your car is left running. Christmas Trees and Gifts can result in a very ill pet. The tree and ornaments may be attractive items that your little companion may decide to try to chew or eat. When ingested , tinsel may cause obstruction of the intestines and cut the intestines.
Treatment usually requires surgery.
There have been some very creative ideas on avoiding this type of problem. The idea is to make sure you have made this area off limits. Put up a baracade, put items where they can't be reached. This uses a special wire and a collar that has a beep followed by a mild shock if the dog remains or continues entering the area. Available at many hardware or even some department stores.