Top 5 Doggie New Year’s Resolutions

 The year 2023 is right around the corner! As humans make their new year’s resolutions, we can’t forget about our four-legged friends. We feel it’s ideal for your dog to partake in the fun, so we want to share our Top 5 Doggie New Year’s Resolutions list. Get started on helping your dog become a well-mannered canine citizen today!

Greet guests by sitting instead of jumping. Dogs love to greet people face-to-face! However, some people do not like that. Your dog can greet guests by sitting down instead of jumping. Be sure to have lots of treats available to reward them for a job well done!

Stop pulling on the leash. Our four-legged friends love to pull on the leash because they feel like it gets them from point A to point B faster. However, it is not a good trait to have. Teach your dog to walk by your side in the new year. It will make for a more pleasant walking experience.

Come when called. Getting a dog to come when called is essential. It can help your four-legged friend out of a dangerous situation, like if a wild animal gets into the yard or you are walking them off leash (we do not recommend this), and they run too far ahead.

Exercise more. Exercise is a critical component of a weight-loss plan. The good news is that you do not have to walk several miles to reap the benefits of exercise. It can be as simple as playing a few rounds of fetch or walking around the block after dinner.

Learn something new. This is a fun resolution for the new year! Teaching your dog a new skill will take a lot of practice and patience, but seeing the growth is worth the payoff. There are several tricks that you can teach your dog. Always remember to reward them for a job well done!

As you can tell, new year’s resolutions are not only for humans. Dogs can reap the benefits as well. Your patience and support will help them along the way!