The new year is above us and that means it's time to start thinking about resolutions. Get your puppy involved in your promises for 2017 and know that every time he gives you sad puppy eyes he reminds you to follow your goals! While I am sure we all try our best to be the best puppy for our family members in the dog, there is always something you can do better. Here is our list of New Year's resolutions for dog people!
Promise to take your dog for a long walk every day.
Rain or shine, Fido deserves his exercise. This will not only get you and your puppy away from your Netflix binge session, it will also enable some requested binding time for you two. Who says your training partner needs two legs?
Solve to give back to other puppies in need.
Whether it is to put a few dollars in “Homeless Pets” jar on check -out of the pet shop, or voluntarily work to go dogs on your local protection a few days a week, make sure to give back to the four -legged friends who do not have as much as your own Furball.
Spend more time with your dog.
If you find yourself getting stuck in life (the holiday will do it for you!) Promise to take breath and spend a little more time with your dog. It's easy to be distracted by all the important events going on, but don't forget that every time you go out for a dinner with friends, leave your fuzzbutt behind you. Devit good time to snuggle with your furry friend and try to stay on one or two nights to show your dog how much you care about him.
Promise to feed your dog just the best!
Although human food alternatives are sometimes more expensive than commercial kibble, they will really make a difference in your dog's life. Food that has real ingredients instead of words that you can't pronounce. The more natural, the better.
Take your puppy somewhere new.
Do you want to get away from a weekend? Find somewhere that also accepts your dog! Try to rent a pet -friendly Airbnb to get away from life and movement in your life and give your dog a new experience.
Let your dock become friends with other dogs.
If your puppy is a fan of playing with other dogs, let him socialization. Take him to a dog park or join a dog hiking group in your area. The time with other puppies helps them build positive relationships, which in turn helps them avoid changes in the future. Unsocialized dogs can become nervous around other animals and can even become defensive. Avoid it with lots of game dates!
Measure your pet's food out every time!
Measure out every meal. Get the recommended feeding amount from the bag with dog food and also from your veterinarian. It is also a good idea to feed your dog two meals a day instead of one. Feeding can result in laziness and this in turn can lead to overweight dogs plus other health problems!
Make sure your puppy gets an annual “physical.”
Just as people need dogs annual checks with their doctor to make sure everything is A-OK. Don't just take your dog to the vet when he is ill – make sure you bring him at least once a year to check for conditions such as diabetes, arthritis and other diseases that can be prevented. Don't forget your teeth! Your puppy should clean your teeth regularly, no matter how much they hate it. Just remember that it is to their own best!
Get your puppy preomed or groom himself.
This is really important for long -haired dogs. Do not wait too long to get them cared for, or the knots in the hair can be very painful against the skin. Brush your puppy a few times a week to distribute oils evenly along their coat, which will make them shiny. Not only will you have a nice puppy, but he will feel better too!
Remember to possibly promote a homeless pet.
If your puppy is dog -friendly and may even be able to use a friend, you may consider promoting a puppy in a local protection or rescue group. This will not only show the dog's compassion, but they will have a warm place to sleep that is not a kennel. Dogs that are promoted are usually better socialized and easier to place in an eternal home. And who knows – you can fall in love and make him your Forever Pet!
