If Your Pet Could Talk: Keep pets off the naughty list this holiday season with tips from PetSmart

PetSmart - Dr. Suzanne Hetts, Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist

Whether battling the frightful weather outside or carefully hanging stockings by the chimney, 71 million U.S. households face the seasonal struggle of balancing parties, travel and decorating with the day-to-day care and affection their pets require.

This holiday season, PetSmart® partnered with noted animal behaviorist  Dr. Suzanne Hetts to update its popular online guide to pet behaviors, If Your Pet Could Talk, with practical ideas and suggestions about the gifts and activities that will make and keep pets healthy and happy during the holidays. The guide contains new quiz questions, videos and one-on-one exercises designed to help pet parents continue to enjoy their pets and meet their needs during the hustle and bustle of the season.

“When you are stressed from too many activities with too little time, your pets can feel the effects,” says Dr. Hetts, certified animal behaviorist. “Our updated materials address some of the common pet behavior changes during the holidays, such as growling or hissing, while giving pet parents engaging activities designed to relieve stress and have a little fun. Of course, If Your Pet Could Talk also provides gift giving tips on finding the perfect present for your pet. It’s not as hard as you may think!”

Resource Guide: If Your Pet Could Talk

Dr. Suzanne Hetts is a certified applied animal behaviorist with more than 25 years' experience working with people and behavior problems in dogs and cats. She recently created the If Your Pet Could Talk program for PetSmart to help pet parents recognize and understand their pet's communication behaviors. She earned a bachelor's degree in Microbiology and Medical Technology, a master's degree in Wildlife Biology and a Ph.D. in Zoology/Animal Behavior, all from Colorado State University, and is certified by the Animal Behavior Society.

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