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Photo : Irina Senkova ( Shutterstock ) Most people with dogs understand that feeding their pup some people food off their plate—whether from their spot on the couch or the dinner table—isn’t a great idea. They also know that the more they do this, the more they enable their dog’s begging behavior. Knowing that is one thing. Resisting your pooch’s begging eyes is something else completely. But if you happen to be hosting Thanksgiving this year, you probably don’t want your dog attempting to manipulate your guests into giving them morsels of meat or pieces of pie crust. While every dog is different and responds to training in their own way, there are steps you can take now to curb their begging habit (or at least give it a try) ahead of Thanksgiving. Here’s what to know. How to train your dog to stop begging Training a puppy is one thing, but breaking a long-standing begging habit will take repeated training, according to the American Kennel Club (AKC). Here are a few of their ti...

Photo : Crazy nook ( Shutterstock ) Whether you’re hosting a huge Thanksgiving dinner or plan to spend New Years Eve cuddled up inside this year, your home is likely to be the setting of at least some of your holiday plans. You might be thinking about how to maximize your hosting capabilities to please the humans entering your space, but you shouldn’t forget your pets this season, either. Their comfort and safety is important, but the holiday season can be rough for them. Here are a few seasonal pet safety tips beyond the basics you already know , like keeping them away from your burning candles. Holiday decor can be a danger to pets Videos of cats climbing Christmas trees are funny— until they’re not . OK, that’s an exaggeration , but some holiday decor is more perilous to your pets than others . According to the ASPCA , the first thing to do is to make sure your tree is anchored down well so it doesn’t topple over if your cat decides to climb it or your dog gets the nightti...