So I'm curious as to how peopele get their dogs ready for the chaos of the holidays? This is the first year we're hosting Thanksgiving Dinner and we're expecting 20 people!! My concern is that all the activity (and kids) might be overwhelming for Bo, who wants to keep tabs on everyone in the house and has a history of getting overwhelmed in crowds. How do you keep a guardian dog from getting overstimulated by the comings and goings of everyone? She's not crate trained, so I can't use that as a means of helping her cope. I've got a Xanax on hand just in case she has a meltdown, but I'm hoping that doesn't happen becuase I don't want to drug her!! I know that this is a strange question, but since this is my first time hosing the whole family, I thought someone out there might have had a similar experience and could offer some tips!
Thanks
Jenn, Bo & Floyd in CA