What happens if a dog touches Elf on the Shelf?

If anyone touches the scout, he or she cannot fly to the North Pole and back every night. But don't worry! If your elf is "accidentally" touched, or falls out of the tree, or the dog mistakes it for a chew toy, you can revive the magic.

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Does an elf lose its magic if a pet touches it?

With great magic, comes great responsibility! Once your Scout Elf has their magic, they must preserve it as much as they can. Your family can help by never touching your elf. If you accidentally touch your elf, they could lose their magic and be unable to fly to the North Pole.

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Can you touch an Elf on the Shelf pet?

Can I touch my Elf Pets®? Yes! Elf Pets® love to be cuddled and hugged! They also love when their families play with them and include them in fun activities.

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Can cats and dogs touch Elf on the Shelf?

As you know, the Elf on the Shelf Rules state you cannot touch the Elf on the Shelf Doll. One cool thing about Elf on the Shelf Pets is you can touch Elf Pets. In fact, your cuddles and love to the Fox, Reindeer or St Bernard Dog, give your Elf on the Shelf Pets, magic.

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Do elf on the shelf pets move at night?

Do Elf Pets move every night? Since children are encouraged to love and cuddle with Elf Pets, they don't need to move on their own as the children will move them. So, no, they don't move every night.

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What to Do If You Accidentally Touch Your Elf on the Shelf

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Do the elf pets leave?

We've got the answer below! These fuzzy, friendly pals, the Elf Pets® Reindeer, Saint Bernard and Arctic Fox, are able to live with their families all year!

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Do parents move the Elf on the Shelf yes or no?

Santa advises that no family member touch their Elf on the Shelf, but he does describe a few rare instances when an adult may use tongs or potholders to help an elf in an urgent situation. Parents: read on to learn about special, few and far between cases where emergency help will be required.

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Is the Elf on the Shelf real or is it your parents?

Because the Elf on the Shelf “moves” each night, belief can sometimes be suspended into thinking that it is real. And for all intents and purposes, the Elf on the Shelf is real. It's a real doll, after all.

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Can an Elf on the Shelf have a baby?

Well, we went to the fine folks at the Elf on the Shelf Customer Service department and here's what they had to say about Elf on the Shelf reproducing. To answer the burning question, no, Elf on the Shelf can't have babies.

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How do you freeze Elf on the Shelf?

Steps
  1. Put Elf in a zip-lock bag.
  2. Put it in a container big enough for full ice coverage.
  3. Freeze.
  4. Set up the scene ready for the ice block to be placed in the middle.
  5. Take out in the morning and leave for 5 mins before you try to take it out the container.
  6. Place in a container to collect melting water.

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What to do if your elf doesn t move?

Elves need to wait until everyone is asleep before they can move around. If there was too much activity around the house last night, perhaps your elf only had time to get to the North Pole and back, but not enough time to find a new position. Make sure you get to bed early tonight to help them out!

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How do you get your Elf on the Shelf to talk?

eMessage Your Elf

Instantly send a message to Santa or your Scout Elf. Each letter makes it to Santa's Mail Room Grotto, where the Scout Elves will read and sort each message, so you can be sure your elf reads your note! After you contact your elf, learn some new North Pole Knowledge about your red-suited helpers!

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How do you save an elf that has been touched?

Write a nice apology note to your Elf telling your Elf how very sorry you are for touching him. This is a great way for your Elf to regain Christmas magic. Sprinkle some cinnamon near the Elf. Cinnamon is like Elf vitamins and will help your elf get back to the North Pole and make a full recovery!

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Is 9 to old for Elf on the Shelf?

The Elf on the Shelf tradition can be started at any age, but most parents recommend waiting until your child is between the ages of 2 and 3. They claim it's the perfect sweet spot for children to appreciate and understand the elves' magic while establishing this family tradition at a young age.

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What happens if your mom touched your elf?

Elves are very fragile, and if they are touched by human children they lose their magic and ability to communicate with Santa.

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Who moves the Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas tradition that sees parents moving an Elf on the Shelf (also known as a "Scout Elf") around the house every day to keep an eye on children ahead of Santa's visit.

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How do you say goodbye to an elf?

5 Fun Ways To Say Goodbye To Your Elf On The Shelf
  1. 5 Fun Ways To. Say Goodbye To Your Elf On The Shelf.
  2. Leave a note! ...
  3. Snap an Elfie Selfie. ...
  4. Let them snuggle! ...
  5. Throw your Elf On The Shelf a going-away party! ...
  6. Going away gift!

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Why is my Elf on the Shelf not coming back?

Your elf ate too many treats from Mrs. Claus' Sweet Shop™. It can happen to the best elf (or human) when so many tantalizing treats are floating around during the holidays! Your Scout Elf may need an extra day or two to digest his or her holiday treats and get back into tip-top flying shape before returning.

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Are there cameras in Elf on the Shelf?

The story in the book, written in rhyme, reveals that the elf doll is an emissary sent by Santa Claus to observe children and report back on their behavior for judgment. The elf cannot be touched or the magic will be broken; it is a silent observer, a CCTV camera with pointy ears.

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What are the 3 Elf Pets?

There are three Elf Pets currently: A reindeer, an Arctic fox and a St. Bernard.

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Does Santa send Elf Pets?

Elf Pets are Santa's adoptable helpers sent from the North Pole to serve as year-round companions for kids, who can hug, love, and play with them. All Elf Pets come with their own hardbound book telling a holiday tale about how they help Santa build faith, hope, and love during Christmas time.

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What do you feed Elf Pets?

Melt 85 grams of butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Pour 240 grams of Kellogg's Corn Flakes® in a separate, large bowl. Pour the melted butter on top of the Corn Flakes and stir to coat.

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Do elf on a shelf pets hide?

If your kids are really missing their Scout Elf at this time of year, the Elf Pets® make perfect pals and allow little ones to have a magical North Pole visitor year round! Plus, unlike elves, these pets don't hide throughout the year, they simply serve as cuddly companions.

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