Bear Waiting For His Chance at Rudolf

It’s coming close to that time of year again where you start to consider putting up Christmas decorations.  When you do not own pets then this can be a great time for you.  You can decorate with lots of beautiful decorations, made of delicate glass.  Perhaps you even have special decorations passed down to you from previous generations.

When you have pets however, then it’s an entirely different story.  Bear, the German Shepherd has been very anxious to see all the new decorations.  Well perhaps not see them for long.  He is infamous for destroying Christmas decorations.  Anything glass and breakable is fair game.  The very first Christmas we had Bear was also the very last Christmas we owned glass tree ornaments.

The second Christmas our inflatable Santa and his elves, all who were working diligently, in Santa workshop, became victims of doggie teeth. The decoration was taken down by Doggie teeth and excessive trampling.  Santa put up a good fight, and was the last of the workshop to surrender to his fate.

This year we have taken a different approach to Christmas decorations.  This year we have decided to decorate, German Shepherd proofing as we go.  The tree ornaments are now all non-breakable plastic that has a striking resemblance to glass.  Our favourite ornaments stay as close to the top of the tree as possible.  One thing we have noticed about dogs is that regardless of how high up the ornament is; they find a way to get it.  The very top is usually the only truly safe spot.

All inflatable Santa’s, reindeer and angels stay on the top of the roof or inside the gated lawn that Bear is not given access to.  The plush animals are, of course, his absolute favourite Christmas decoration to destroy, so we have a new technique for them.

Instead of our plush Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer with the flashing red nose sitting on the back of the sofa, we have him stashed safely behind glass in the entertainment center. Bear was been quite upset over this development.

For several nights now he has lain in front of the glass, peering at the Rudolf. You can see his sad reflection in the glass as he sits and waits, hoping we’ll slip up and leave the glass door ajar. If I can get Santa, Christmas will be complete. Bear thinks to himself, while he lays waiting.

A working class dog that not only shows true old fashioned loyalty and high intelligence, the German Shepherd comes in as number three in the top ten pure breeds in America. Pure dedication to advancement and learning these beautiful beasts are used in many working fields, including law enforcement. Often used in search and rescue, drug detection, and criminal man-hunt procedures, it is no wonder why so many have such a hard core dedication to this breed. Many see not just the intelligence but also see this beast as a beauty with its build and stride. This large breed dog is easily intimidating but rest assured can be just as caring and attentive. With so many reasons listed to love this animal it is no question why it is the number three breed in America.