Larger, less intriguing ornaments can go near the bottom. Decorating trees with food is asking for problems. Candy canes and gingerbread people can be as enticing to your pet as they are to children. We know of one diabetic dog who ran into some problems with regulating her disease because she was stealing candy canes off of the tree. Popcorn, raisin, or cranberry garlands are beautiful, but can cause an obstruction when eaten, requiring surgery.
Some pets love visitors and behave very well.
Others may be fearful or aggressive. Some puppies may urinate when meeting people . Still others may be too full of holiday cheer and over-exuberant. Plan for how your pet will react to visitors. Brushing up on obedience training before the holidays may help a pet who has become a little rusty.