Ho, Ho, Ho ... Scary Christmas?

Your holidays may include a picture-taking event for your puppy or dog - perhaps one that includes the guy in the red suit. If this is something new to your dog, watch his body language. If upon seeing Santa your dog starts backing up or barking or tries to run away, he may be afraid. Don't force him to have his picture taken with someone who scares him. Cut him some slack. Take him to the park instead. 

And consider this: rather than paying for a portrait with Santa, give generously to a local doggy rescue group. Santa will be pleased.