Top 6 Ways To Make This A Happy and HEALTHY Holiday For Your Dog: Expert Advice from The Green Leaf Pet Resort & Hotel

Millstone, New Jersey (PRWEB) December 13, 2011

The holiday season means food, family, fun?and a lot of activity. As you go about your holiday celebrations, though, please remember how your four-legged best friends experience the holidays. These tips, developed by The Green Leaf Pet Resort & Hotel (http://www.greenleafpetresort.com) in central New Jersey with assistance from world-renowned trainer Shelly Leibowitz, will help guarantee that your pet has as happy and healthy a holiday as you.

1.????Foods: Most people know that chocolate, especially dark chocolate and unsweetened baking chocolate, should be kept away from dogs. (Xanthines in chocolate can cause all sorts of problems, from urinary system damage to nervous system issues.) It?s also important to keep dogs clear of grapes, which can cause kidney problems, as well as gravy, grease and other rich, fatty foods that can result in stomach upset or even pancreatitis. Blueberries, snap peas and a few special meats can be great holiday treats for your pet?but remember not to go overboard.

2.????Alcohol: During holiday gatherings, it?s not uncommon to lose track of beverage glasses as they?re placed on floors, low tables and shelves where dogs can reach them. Many dogs are drawn to the aromas of eggnog, punches and sweet cocktails, and it doesn?t take long for a thirsty dog to lap up the remainder of someone?s drink?with potentially tragic consequences. Keep plenty of fresh water in your dog?s bowl and keep a sharp eye on what he or she is drinking!

3.????Plants: There?s a widespread belief that poinsettias are toxic to dogs, but we?re here to tell you that?s not that case. Eating poinsettia leaves can cause upset stomachs, and the leaves and berries of holly can actually be fatal to some dogs. Mistletoe can also be a problem, creating anything from a tummy ache to heart collapse, depending on the breed and the specific dog.

4.????Decorations: We all love decorating our homes for the holidays, but take a moment to ask yourself some common-sense questions about what all that decoration looks like from your dog?s perspective. Does that table runner hang so close to the floor that it invites your dog to tug on it? Do decorations featuring loose yarn, ribbon and string hang close to the floor where your dog can play with them and possibly eat them? A few small adjustments now can help avoid big problems later.

5.????Company: How large a concern this might be depends on the nature of your dog and the company visiting your home. If you have a mellow dog and you?re inviting visitors your pet knows, you?re not likely to experience a problem. If you?re welcoming guests who are strangers to your dog, however, it?s probably a good idea to brush up on your obedience training ? and don?t forget to let your guests know if there are any special house rules where your pet is concerned so that they don?t inadvertently invite aggressive behavior.

6.????Boarding: If you are going to be very busy with company and unable to really attend to your pet, or you are traveling and need to leave your dog with someone (of course, we hope you?ll consider giving your pet his or her own holiday at The Green Leaf Pet Resort & Hotel), arrange to have a good supply of your dog?s regular food on hand for those who will care for him or her in your absence. A good dog boarding facility will make sure they understand your dog?s unique diet, and will customize the care your dog receives so that your pet can adhere to his or her routine.

Your dog is unique?and, like you, your dog needs to have exercise and rest according to their specific needs and a regular schedule throughout the year?holidays included. Remembering how the holidays have the potential to affect those needs and schedule, and perhaps making a few small adjustments, will help guarantee that you and your dog both have a very safe, happy and healthy holiday season.

About The Green Leaf Pet Resort & Hotel

Acclaimed for training by control through kindness, The Green Leaf Pet Resort & Hotel is your dog?s ultimate vacation destination daily and long-term, providing customized personalized care, exercise, training, grooming, fun, health and wellness in a serene, secure and luxurious natural setting. Follow The Green Leaf Pet Resort & Hotel on Facebook at facebook.com/GreenLeafPetResort.

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Napa, CA (PRWEB) January 24, 2012

Designated as a Best Western Plus hotel, Napa's wine country lodging, Inn at the Vines features accommodations that suit the needs of both business and leisure travelers. Now, the Best Western Plus Inn at the Vines is a certified green hotel through Best Western International. Best Western properties in compliance with at least one of the national or international eco-labeling programs for the hotel industry will be able to display the eco-friendly icon on bestwestern.com and related web sites.

"We recycle of course," said Bret Cudd of Best Western Plus Inn at the Vines. "To help conserve energy, we have an Ozone machine in the hotel laundry that uses only cold water. Water Energy Ozone Laundry Systems greatly reduces the environmental impact of traditional laundry operations. The big shift is realizing that you can achieve high quality standards without using all the hot water and chemicals. Ozone is a highly effective oxidizer that actually delivers multiple cleaning factors to your laundry process using only cold water. We also have motion detectors on the HVAC units in guest rooms, fluorescent and LED light bulbs. We are in the process of receiving charging stations for plug-in vehicles. We even signed up for http://www.cleantheworld.org and recycle all bar soap and shampoo to save lives."

Best Western Plus Inn at the Vines also took the initiative to help children in need by sponsoring a child through World Vision, located on the web at http://www.worldvision.org.

The Best Western Plus Inn at the Vines is ideally situated in the beautiful town of Napa with easy access to hundreds of wineries and the Napa Valley Wine Train. Hotel guests will discover a variety of nearby restaurants and amazing golfing at the Chardonnay Golf Club or Silverado Country Club and Resort. The boutique hotel also offers travelers a complete experience, with rooms that feature complimentary high-speed internet access, direct dial telephones with voicemail, satellite TV, refrigerators, hair dryers and more. The hotel also features free parking, an outdoor pool and hot tub, a restaurant, and a complete business center for business travelers.

For more information about any of the Best Western Plus Inn at the Vines? services or amenities, call 707-312-8862, view the hotel on the web at http://www.innatthevines.com or visit 100 Soscol Ave. in Napa Valley.

About Best Western Plus Inn at the Vines

Best Western Plus Inn at the Vines is a Napa boutique hotel, featuring convenient wine country lodging in Napa Valley, accommodations for both business and leisure travelers and pet-friendly rooms.

Best Western Plus Inn at the Vines is central to many Napa Valley activities. It is just minutes away from historic Downtown Napa, shopping, restaurants and more. Enjoy world-class restaurants, championship golf courses and the many wineries that have made Napa Valley a favorite destination for travelers throughout the world. Discover nearby parks, hiking trails, horseback riding and hot air balloon rides.

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