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MissPinkBarbie · 09-20-2007, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Shelby&Seymour

We haven't had any probs with Shelby & Seymour during the holidays. They just like to "swat" at the bows on the gifts in hopes that they would fall off and they could chase them around the house.
They even have their own "Yorkie" tree with ornaments that I have purchased just for them (and a few that were gifts from family). I kinda made our family room into a "Yorkie Christmas" room (stockings on the fireplace,,,, etc.) and the formal livingroom was for all the "Froo Froo" stuff!
Here is a pic of them with their tree......

Attachment 150403 "While visions of sugar plums ......"

I forgot to add, what a great photo that is! Precious!

Luckyone · 09-20-2007, 06:11 PM

I have a teal lighted tree for my dog ornaments. There's mostly labs on there but last year I added yorkie or two. Now with Bella, I'll have to get more and some pomeranians too.

LoveMyJake · 09-20-2007, 06:14 PM

We had Jake last Christmas, and we didn't have any problems with him. We did have to watch closely when we were opening gifts, though. He liked to try to take the wrapping paper and run with it!

He never bothered the Christmas tree, but he did like to look at it. He really enjoyed Christmas when everyone was over, he was so excited! And, he LOVED that he was allowed to open up his gifts. He didn't like when we would take the paper away, but he would still be happy when he saw a new toy!

Sunnie · 09-20-2007, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Judy in Waco

This is going to sound nuts, but has anyone thought of penning in the tree rather than the yorkie? I'm considering putting a gate around the tree since we have a lot of family ornaments and such, and I would also worry about the electrical cords.

Has anyone done this?

I usually put my tree in the living room which we never use (we use the family room) I have an x-pen opened out so it is like a fence across the entrance to the living room. Actually I keep it up (the fence) year round because that is where I have my teddy bear collection and it keeps all of the dogs out. On Christmas day I will remove the fence as long as we are there to keep an eye on the dogs..Works for me!
Sonya

MissPinkBarbie · 09-20-2007, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Sunnie

I usually put my tree in the living room which we never use (we use the family room) I have an x-pen opened out so it is like a fence across the entrance to the living room. Actually I keep it up (the fence) year round because that is where I have my teddy bear collection and it keeps all of the dogs out. On Christmas day I will remove the fence as long as we are there to keep an eye on the dogs..Works for me!
Sonya

LOL! I'm like that with my bag & shoe collection too.. Daisy is pretty much banned from any room with closets...

Amy81 · 09-20-2007, 08:15 PM

I have a Fiber Optic tree. So i don't have to buy lights. and it doesn't hold much decoration but still looks gorgeous i'll try to take photos this year!

last year we had a female yorkie and she was 7 yrs old and not in good health so she didnt mess with anything.

BUT this year is going to be a whole different story. Cody gets into everything so i can't wait to see what he will try to do!!

Christmas is my FAVORITE holiday i start playing christmas songs the 1st of Dec. we put our tree after thanksgivings its all been a family tradition!

I know its early but HAPPY HOLIDAYS to everyone and their furbabies!!!

lara2913 · 09-20-2007, 11:31 PM

My dogs have never bothered with the tree or decorations but I make sure they are not around it unsupervised.

Gizmo's Mom · 09-21-2007, 02:01 AM

We do not use a real tree anymore. Gizmo would try to eat thepine needles. We use a fake tree on a small table. Just didn't want to take any chances, plus I hate the mess after christmas.

Izzy Princess · 09-21-2007, 02:28 AM

Shelby & Seymour's mommy...you have a great idea and how cute they both look under their very own Christmas tree. I have three cats and tinsel is an absolute no-no and I try to keep ornaments a little higher, but none of my cats are tree climbers like some of our friends' cats who love to climb up the Xmas tree - our three like to just sit under it so I'm hoping that Izzy does the same this year as this will be her first Christmas.

I have a small pink Christmas tree that I bought at a local card shop the day after Christmas so I will use that as Izzy's own tree (MissPinkBarbie I thought of you when I was in the attic this week getting my fall stuff out and saw my pink tree - you should get one!!).

luckylady · 09-21-2007, 03:38 AM

I have my 2 yorkies and a 14 yr old cocker spaniel mix. I have never had any problem with any of them messing with the tree and/or ornaments. In fact, laying under the tree used to be a favorite spot for my older dog. If you're concerned, I'd just keep an eye on them and the decor while you're home and when you're away, I think the x-pen around the tree sounds like a great idea. Here's a few festive Christmas pics to get you guys in the mood....

yorkiegirl83 · 09-21-2007, 03:52 AM

I'm going to put an XPen around the front of the tree if the dogs are bothering it. I was going to wind red and green ribbons through the xpen or cover it with a fabric panel or something so it wasn't so clearly a gate

chachi · 09-21-2007, 03:52 AM

The first year I was more careful of what I put up. Chachi and Jewels didnt bother the Christmas decor so now I put it all up. I wouldnt use tinsel though. I use garland

ellie81 · 09-21-2007, 03:57 AM

Last Christmas was Bengi's first and we didn't have any problems at all. Al first he was a little curious about the new strange object in the living room, but I told him "no" from the start so he never messed up with it. Hopefully, next xmas will be the same

Yorkiekids · 09-21-2007, 04:02 AM

I haven't had trouble with them touching the tree. Just trying to lay under it. The pen sounds like a great idea.

SANDYSAND · 09-21-2007, 04:34 AM

Koda was very good aroung the xmas tree last year, She protected all the presents as well (She was only 3.5 months) and what a good little sweety she was. She made the tree blanket her own and everyday she used to just lay down and protected

09-20-2007, 06:11 PM	#17
Luckyone Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 1,133	I have a teal lighted tree for my dog ornaments. There's mostly labs on there but last year I added yorkie or two. Now with Bella, I'll have to get more and some pomeranians too. __________________ Bella http://www.dogster.com/dogs/539922

09-20-2007, 06:14 PM	#18
LoveMyJake I love Jackson too! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,905	We had Jake last Christmas, and we didn't have any problems with him. We did have to watch closely when we were opening gifts, though. He liked to try to take the wrapping paper and run with it! He never bothered the Christmas tree, but he did like to look at it. He really enjoyed Christmas when everyone was over, he was so excited! And, he LOVED that he was allowed to open up his gifts. He didn't like when we would take the paper away, but he would still be happy when he saw a new toy! __________________ Selina, mommy to Jake and Jackson. RIP baby Lily Coming soon: Gracie

09-20-2007, 11:31 PM	#22
lara2913 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,920	My dogs have never bothered with the tree or decorations but I make sure they are not around it unsupervised. __________________ Indy, Benjamin and Malachi There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face- Ben Williams

09-21-2007, 02:28 AM	#24
Izzy Princess Therapy Dog Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,635 Blog Entries: 1	Shelby & Seymour's mommy...you have a great idea and how cute they both look under their very own Christmas tree. I have three cats and tinsel is an absolute no-no and I try to keep ornaments a little higher, but none of my cats are tree climbers like some of our friends' cats who love to climb up the Xmas tree - our three like to just sit under it so I'm hoping that Izzy does the same this year as this will be her first Christmas. I have a small pink Christmas tree that I bought at a local card shop the day after Christmas so I will use that as Izzy's own tree (MissPinkBarbie I thought of you when I was in the attic this week getting my fall stuff out and saw my pink tree - you should get one!!). __________________ Cynd, Izzy (Yorkie) & Cosmo (Biewer)(Secwetary & Charter Membwer of the Dirty FurKids Cwub)-Jusz say NO ta bein' cwean!)proud member of the *CrAzYcLu*B! ~The PINK club~SRC

09-21-2007, 03:38 AM	#25
luckylady Living My Yorkie Dream Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 6,114 Blog Entries: 6	I have my 2 yorkies and a 14 yr old cocker spaniel mix. I have never had any problem with any of them messing with the tree and/or ornaments. In fact, laying under the tree used to be a favorite spot for my older dog. If you're concerned, I'd just keep an eye on them and the decor while you're home and when you're away, I think the x-pen around the tree sounds like a great idea. Here's a few festive Christmas pics to get you guys in the mood.... Attached Thumbnails __________________ Rose Lucky,Toby, Hannah,Camie, & Reggie Heartland Biewers and Yorkies

09-20-2007, 08:15 PM	#21
Amy81 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Palatka, Florida Posts: 6,523	I have a Fiber Optic tree. So i don't have to buy lights. and it doesn't hold much decoration but still looks gorgeous i'll try to take photos this year! last year we had a female yorkie and she was 7 yrs old and not in good health so she didnt mess with anything. BUT this year is going to be a whole different story. Cody gets into everything so i can't wait to see what he will try to do!! Christmas is my FAVORITE holiday i start playing christmas songs the 1st of Dec. we put our tree after thanksgivings its all been a family tradition! I know its early but HAPPY HOLIDAYS to everyone and their furbabies!!!

09-21-2007, 02:01 AM	#23
Gizmo's Mom No Longer a Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,490 Blog Entries: 7	We do not use a real tree anymore. Gizmo would try to eat thepine needles. We use a fake tree on a small table. Just didn't want to take any chances, plus I hate the mess after christmas.

09-21-2007, 03:52 AM	#26
yorkiegirl83 Love My Furbabies! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: somewhere Posts: 4,427	I'm going to put an XPen around the front of the tree if the dogs are bothering it. I was going to wind red and green ribbons through the xpen or cover it with a fabric panel or something so it wasn't so clearly a gate

09-21-2007, 03:52 AM	#27
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	The first year I was more careful of what I put up. Chachi and Jewels didnt bother the Christmas decor so now I put it all up. I wouldnt use tinsel though. I use garland __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

09-21-2007, 03:57 AM	#28
ellie81 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 5,314 Blog Entries: 1	Last Christmas was Bengi's first and we didn't have any problems at all. Al first he was a little curious about the new strange object in the living room, but I told him "no" from the start so he never messed up with it. Hopefully, next xmas will be the same __________________ Ellie and Bengi Bengi Is Home!!! - http://youtu.be/8OKv35pk5Pk

09-21-2007, 04:02 AM	#29
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	I haven't had trouble with them touching the tree. Just trying to lay under it. The pen sounds like a great idea. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

09-21-2007, 04:34 AM	#30
SANDYSAND Mommy Loves Koda & Kacy! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Home of the NY Yankees Posts: 6,500	Koda and her tree Koda was very good aroung the xmas tree last year, She protected all the presents as well (She was only 3.5 months) and what a good little sweety she was. She made the tree blanket her own and everyday she used to just lay down and protected Attached Thumbnails __________________ http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=3a2e8eedc3dc6290fbd72e&skin_id=1603&utm_s ource=otm&utm_medium=text_url Mommy Loves:Koda & Kacy. Smile Life is a GIFT First Lady of the SRC~ Koda Benji