As Thanksgiving approaches, you’re probably busy planning what dishes you’re going to make and trying to figure out how many family members are coming over. It’s important to keep in mind that your dog is also going to be around and that you may not be able to give him your undivided attention.

This leaves more of a chance for your pup to sneak food off the table while you’re not looking. Although this might seem humorous in movies and sitcoms, the reality is that certain human foods may be dangerous or even fatal for dogs.

Here are some tips from the American Kennel Club to help keep your four-legged friend safe during this holiday.

- Leave food out of sight. Make sure to keep an eye on your dinner table during Thanksgiving and put all leftovers away. Any lingering food can tempt your dog to hop up and devour it off the table.

- Don’t assume that bones are safe. You might want to share bones off your plate with your pup, but don’t. Turkey bones, for example, pose a serious choking hazard for your dog and can lead to an emergency trip to the veterinarian.

- Take the garbage out. Make sure that the garbage left over from your meals goes straight outside to avoid the risk of your dog going through it. The last thing you want him to munch on is a risky item such as turkey fat, which can cause pancreatitis in dogs.

- Avoid feeding your pup table scraps. It’s tempting to feed your dog table scraps when he gives you his best begging look, but it’s best to avoid doing so. While a small piece of turkey as a treat may be OK, foods such as stuffing, pies and cookies are inappropriate for dogs and will most likely make them sick. Be sure to remind your guests not to feed your dog from the table as well.

- Not every dog is comfortable being around crowds of people, and some people are fearful of dogs. So, think about crating the dog of confining him to a room that will not be used by your guests.