--- title: "Does Your Dog Have A New Year’s Resolution?" id: "71619" type: "post" slug: "does-your-dog-have-a-new-years-resolution" published_at: "2022-02-02T12:16:51+00:00" modified_at: "2023-11-15T17:58:43+00:00" url: "https://wagsaboutyou.com/2022/02/02/does-your-dog-have-a-new-years-resolution/" markdown_url: "https://wagsaboutyou.com/2022/02/02/does-your-dog-have-a-new-years-resolution.md" excerpt: "As the year comes to an end, it is a tradition for most people to begin making plans for the approaching year. A new…" taxonomy_category: - "Petcare" taxonomy_post_tag: - "2022" - "dogs and puppies" - "new year" - "resolution" --- February 2, 2022 # Does Your Dog Have A New Year’s Resolution? February 2, 2022 · [Petcare](https://wagsaboutyou.com/category/petcare/) Share[https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2022%2F02%2F02%2Fdoes-your-dog-have-a-new-years-resolution%2F](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2022%2F02%2F02%2Fdoes-your-dog-have-a-new-years-resolution%2F) [https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2022%2F02%2F02%2Fdoes-your-dog-have-a-new-years-resolution%2F&text=Does%20Your%20Dog%20Have%20A%20New%20Year%26%238217%3Bs%20Resolution%3F](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2022%2F02%2F02%2Fdoes-your-dog-have-a-new-years-resolution%2F&text=Does%20Your%20Dog%20Have%20A%20New%20Year%26%238217%3Bs%20Resolution%3F) [https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2022%2F02%2F02%2Fdoes-your-dog-have-a-new-years-resolution%2F&description=Does%20Your%20Dog%20Have%20A%20New%20Year%26%238217%3Bs%20Resolution%3F](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2022%2F02%2F02%2Fdoes-your-dog-have-a-new-years-resolution%2F&description=Does%20Your%20Dog%20Have%20A%20New%20Year%26%238217%3Bs%20Resolution%3F) [https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2022%2F02%2F02%2Fdoes-your-dog-have-a-new-years-resolution%2F](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2022%2F02%2F02%2Fdoes-your-dog-have-a-new-years-resolution%2F) [https://api.whatsapp.com/send?text=Does%20Your%20Dog%20Have%20A%20New%20Year%26%238217%3Bs%20Resolution%3F%20https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2022%2F02%2F02%2Fdoes-your-dog-have-a-new-years-resolution%2F](https://api.whatsapp.com/send?text=Does%20Your%20Dog%20Have%20A%20New%20Year%26%238217%3Bs%20Resolution%3F%20https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2022%2F02%2F02%2Fdoes-your-dog-have-a-new-years-resolution%2F) [mailto:?subject=Does%20Your%20Dog%20Have%20A%20New%20Year%26%238217%3Bs%20Resolution%3F&body=As%20the%20year%20comes%20to%20an%20end%2C%20it%20is%20a%20tradition%20for%20most%20people%20to%20begin%20making%20plans%20for%20the%20approaching%20year.%26nbsp%3B%20A%20new%26hellip%3B%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2022%2F02%2F02%2Fdoes-your-dog-have-a-new-years-resolution%2F](mailto:?subject=Does%20Your%20Dog%20Have%20A%20New%20Year%26%238217%3Bs%20Resolution%3F&body=As%20the%20year%20comes%20to%20an%20end%2C%20it%20is%20a%20tradition%20for%20most%20people%20to%20begin%20making%20plans%20for%20the%20approaching%20year.%26nbsp%3B%20A%20new%26hellip%3B%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2022%2F02%2F02%2Fdoes-your-dog-have-a-new-years-resolution%2F) [Stay Connected via Google News Follow Us For The Latest Pet Updates and Guides.](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=wagsaboutyou.com) As the year comes to an end, it is a tradition for most people to begin making plans for the approaching year. A new year’s resolution could either be to change an undesirable habit, continue with a good one, or achieve a goal. As a dog owner, making plans and seeing to it that they are executed is as important for your pet as it is for you. ## Meet the newest arrivalsPuppies available now [View all puppies](https://wagsaboutyou.com/available-puppies/) - [Very Popular](https://wagsaboutyou.com/pet/detail/stuart-fl/5145913/mini-goldendoodle/) ## [Mini Goldendoodle](https://wagsaboutyou.com/pet/detail/stuart-fl/5145913/mini-goldendoodle/) Female puppy · 8 weeks old - Stuart - Born Aug 25, 2026 - Ref #2269 Get My DetailsVirtual Meet & Greet[(772) 600-8253](tel:+17726008253) - [Very Popular](https://wagsaboutyou.com/pet/detail/boca-raton-fl/5148315/shorkie/) ## [Shorkie](https://wagsaboutyou.com/pet/detail/boca-raton-fl/5148315/shorkie/) Female puppy · 9 weeks old - Boca Raton - Born Aug 15, 2026 - Ref #990 Get My DetailsVirtual Meet & Greet[(561) 488-5757](tel:+15614885757) - [Very Popular](https://wagsaboutyou.com/pet/detail/boca-raton-fl/5145910/maltipoo/) ## [Maltipoo](https://wagsaboutyou.com/pet/detail/boca-raton-fl/5145910/maltipoo/) Female puppy · 9 weeks old - Boca Raton - Born Aug 17, 2026 - Ref #974 Get My DetailsVirtual Meet & Greet[(561) 488-5757](tel:+15614885757) Asides having a new year’s resolution list for yourself, you could as well compile one for your dog. ## **New Year’s Resolution for Your Dog** The following are a few things that you could include on your dog’s new year resolution list: ### **Resolve to Exercises With Your Dog More Often** If you and Bella did not exercise enough this year, it is time to effect a change. Engaging your pet in exercises is not enough; you should also exercise alongside them. This implies that you should make your dog a part of your human exercises, such as walking, hiking, playing tennis, swimming. This not only helps you achieve your physical goals, it also promotes owner-pet bonding. ### **Resolve to Feed Your Dog More Healthy Food** Feeding is an aspect of pet care that should not be overlooked or taken with levity. In the new year, make sure to feed Bella at least twice a day and also consult a veterinarian to ensure your pup’s feeding meets their nutritional needs. ### **Resolve for Your Dog to Learn New Tricks** Teaching your dog to kiss, bark on command, fetch, throw, shake hands, roll over, play dead, sit pretty and many more tricks can be so much fun. It also gives your dog an advantage over other dogs. This new year, you could resolve to teach Bella more new tricks or perfect the ones she currently knows. 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