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This holiday season, I was able to spend some time at home with my family and their fur-babies.  Having a lot of dogs under one roof is a great way to see common doggy behaviors.  Here are a few things you might be seeing from your own pet.

Sometimes they get the blues - Dogs get cabin fever, too.  If your dog is stuck inside due to rainy weather, he might be looking lethargic.  You can spice things up for him with more play time.  Get him up and moving to help drive away those winter blahs.

They get itchy - Even though it's not that cold outside, you probably hear the furnace kick in from time to time.  That dry, forced air and reduced humidity is tough on their skin.  Just like humans, their skin can become dry, cracked, and irritated.  Brushing them on a regular basis helps redistribute their natural oils.  You can also talk to your groomer about moisturizing shampoos and conditioners that can make a real difference in how they look and feel.

They get bored - Kids can play video games and build forts when they can't go outside.  Your dog needs something to do to drive off boredom or it can turn into unwanted behaviors - like chewing up your favorite pair of slippers.  Try hiding treats around the house and playing a game of doggy hide and seek.  Just make sure they find all of the treats!

They make a mess - Don't get mad at your pet if he found an awesome puddle and brought mud into the house.  He didn't mean to track dirty prints through the house.  He was just trying to let off a little steam and used the first "toy" at his disposal to break the monotony.  Keeping him busy helps.  Try putting his toys in rotation, too.  That way, he always has something "new" to play with!