Enjoying the Holidays with a Pomsky

This time of year can be very busy for families. Whether you are decorating the house, wrapping gifts, or entertaining guests, your pomsky might need some extra entertainment. This post includes the best ways to keep your pomsky entertained and safe during the holiday season.

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When Hosting a Party

Before Guests Arrive:

If you are hosting a party, prepare your pomsky by exercising their mind and body before guests arrive. Take your pomsky on a long walk and allow them to sniff their surroundings. Play games of fetch and tug of war to release your pomsky’s energy.

Greet Friends and Family Outside:

Bring your pomsky outside to greet guests to prevent jumping, barking and accidents. A calm greeting outside will also reduce the likelihood of your pomsky running out the door when you open it. Your puppy will be excited to sniff friends and family that arrive.

Don’t Offer Table Food:

Even though it may be tempting, avoid giving your pomsky food from the table. The food could be harmful to your dog, since they are only supposed to have foods with simple ingredients. You also don’t want to train your pomsky to beg for food from the table or learn to steal food off of the table when you aren’t looking. Instead, give your pomsky an entertaining treat or toy from the ideas below.

Ways to Entertain a Pomsky

Frozen treats

Stuff your pomsky’s favorite treats into a rubber toy, place in a small bowl, fill with water and freeze. This works great with durable rubber toys. You can also put treats and peanut butter in an ice cube tray, fill it with water and freeze. Ice cubes will be easier for your pomsky to quickly eat, while a frozen rubber toy filled with treats will have an extended play time.

Puzzle toys

Puzzle toys offer great entertainment for your pomsky. Fill a puzzle toy with a mix of regular dog food and treats. Some puzzle toys require your pomsky to slide, rotate or remove parts to uncover treats. This will entertain your pomsky while you are busy hosting guests, wrapping gifts, or decorating. You can also fill a puzzle ball with treats. Puzzle balls release treats as your pomsky hits the ball around, which offers a great combination of mental and physical stimulation for your pup.

Snuffle Mat

A snuffle mat will satisfy your pomsky’s need to sniff, forage food, dig, and tug. Surprise your pomsky by hiding dog food in the snuffle mat. Once the food is gone, your pomsky might enjoy digging at the mat or tugging on the strips of fabric. Closely monitor your pomsky to ensure they do not chew on or eat the snuffle mat pieces.

Lick Mat

Another treat option that will keep your pomsky engaged is a lick mat. These mats have different textures that your dog will enjoy feeling on their tongue. Lightly spread peanut butter on a lick mat and let your pomsky enjoy it. Make it more challenging for your pup by freezing the lick mat first.

Summary

During the holiday season, your family may be extra busy and your pomsky might need some additional toys or treats to focus on to help stay out of trouble. Bring your pomsky to greet guests when they arrive and have your pomsky’s treats and toys ready to provide hours of entertainment.