New year, new me – right? This might be a wildly overused phrase, and making changes to you and your pup’s lifestyle can be done at any time – but making some definite changes at the start of the new year can make it a bit easier. So when you’re thinking about your New Year’s resolutions, consider some of these for your pooch as well.<\/p>\n
Getting outside more and increasing your exercise routine with Fido is a win-win for everyone. With an increased amount of walks or trips to the dog park<\/a>, both you and your pooch will be improving your physical health as well as your sociability with others. To make things more exciting, you can start exploring new routes<\/a> around your neighborhood or taking trips to local trails in your area. Either way, a bit of extra sunshine and fresh air will not only be boosting your mood but your health as well!<\/p>\n A yearly vet visit is always a must, but it’s probably not you or your pup’s favorite activity. The easiest (yet seemingly hardest) part is making that call and setting up an appointment. Once you have a designated date and time scheduled, it’s way easier to follow through on Fido’s much needed annual visit. Keeping up with these appointments is the only way to detect any potential health problems early on, making it easier to stop them and allowing your canine companion to continue living a happy and healthy lifestyle.<\/p>\n Change is inevitable. People move, get new phone numbers, get married, and change their last name, or maybe you simply lost your pup’s tags. Either way, these are all reasons you would need to invest in a new ID tag for your dog, in the off chance that they got lost one day. Even if you think your information is all up-t0-date, take the extra 30 seconds to give your pup’s collar a look and ensure it doesn’t need updating.<\/p>\n Out with the old, in with the new. With the holiday season coming and going, it wouldn’t be a huge surprise that your pup has invested a whole new collection of toys. Making now the perfect time to sort through your pup’s toys<\/a> and decipher what needs to be cleaned, donated, or thrown out altogether. Doing this again during the spring<\/a> will help you set up a biannual habit of sorting through Fido’s toys, which will help keep the clutter of old toys significantly lower.<\/p>\n Grooming your canine removes excess fur from their coat, and in effect, decreases the amount that ends up on your clothes and furniture. It also helps distribute oils from your dog’s fur, keeping their coat looking clean and healthy. Many furry friends also love to be groomed and enjoy the feeling of a gentle brush over their skin and fur. So not only is this great for your dog’s health and appearance, but it’s also a great bonding exercise. Grooming Fido shows them you love them by taking care of them in a relaxing manner. So go ahead and start scheduling in some extra grooming time with your pooch each week.<\/p>\n Your canine companion is a massive part of your life, just as you are to there’s. So, just like you’re making resolutions to improve your quality of health for the new year, consider making some for Fido as well!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" New year, new me – right? This might be a wildly overused phrase, and making changes to you and your pup’s lifestyle can be done at any time – but making some definite changes at the start of the new year can make it a bit easier. So when you’re thinking about your New Year’s…<\/p>\nSchedule a Vet Visit<\/h3>\n
Update Fido’s ID Info<\/h3>\n
Clear Out Any Old Toys<\/h3>\n
Incorporate More Grooming Time<\/h3>\n