2014 Dog New Year’s Resolutions

Published A Few Days Ago
ADVERTISEMENT

Oscar and I are ringing in the New Year with a few resolutions that are fun to keep!

It’s time to say goodbye to 2013 and ring in 2014 with good friends, good food and good dogs. New Year’s Resolutions feel like an impossible to-do list, which is why we usually abandon them by mid-January. But would you be more likely to keep them if they involved your dog?

I got the idea when I noticed that Oscar and I seem to favor hanging on the couch a little too often. Granted, it is winter, and neither of us is partial to cold and snow. But that doesn’t mean we should hibernate until the spring (and add a little more junk to both of our trunks). So here are a few doggy-inspired New Year’s Resolutions I plan on keeping in 2014.

    I don’t want to commit me and Oscar to a load of new activities – I want to make sure I follow through with these ones on a regular basis. I figure that by keeping the list compact, we have a better chance of sticking to it.

    Do you have any New Year’s Resolutions for you and your dog? Have I inspired you to make some of your own? Please leave your resolutions in the comment section below. I’ll be sure to update you on the progress I’ve made on this list.

    ADVERTISEMENT

    ADVERTISEMENT

    You May Like

    Winter Training Tips: Getting Started In Skijoring

    Skijoring is a team sport. You and your dog work together to get around a trail, tour the back country or glide across the snow on your local golf course.

    Shetland Sheepdog

    Thought to be quick learners, willing to please, and obedient, the Shetland Sheepdog can also be somewhat timid and sensitive. Is this dog a fit for you?

    French Bullhuahua

    A French Bullhuahua is a mix between two purebred dogs: a French Bulldog and a Chihuahua. These are sassy, energetic small dogs that do great in apartments.

    All About Neutering Dogs

    Thinking about neutering your dog? Here are a few basics you should brush up on before making a decision. Neutering is something that every owner of a male d…

    American Water Spaniel

    Energetic and sensitive, the American Water Spaniel is a good fit for numerous lifestyles. A water retriever, this dog can be a hunter''s best friend.

    Clydesdale Horse

    The Clydesdale horse is adored for more than its unique appearance and strength, as it is also graceful, gentle-hearted, tender, and smart.

    Burmilla

    Burmilla cats are intelligent, figuring things out, such as how to get a door open, and learning tricks. And they also enjoy playing with toys and people.

    Easy DIY Project: Dog Leash Hanger

    You''ve seen them on Etsy, and now you can do it yourself. Our crafty pal Kendal Giffin outlines how to make a fashionable and functional Dog Leash Hanger.

    Houston, We Have The Best NASA Portrait Ever Taken

    What’s more attractive than a man who loves dogs? A really cute ASTRONAUT who loves dogs! That’s right ladies – feast your eyes on eligible…

    Most Likely To… Take The World’s Most Epic Yearbook Photo

    Diane Wilkinson might just be the coolest principal on the face of the planet, after she and a student take ’80s-inspired yearbook photo with their pet…

    How To Administer Medications To Your Cat

    Have you ever tried to give a cat medicine? Here’s how to do it safely and effectively. No one ever said that giving a cat medication would be easy, bu…

    New Year’s Essentials for Pet Party Animals

    Raise your paws in the air and wave them like you don''t care! Ring in the New Year the right way with these terrific pet-inspired New Year''s party pleasers.

    Cardigan Welsh Corgi

    The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a prime example of a dog that can be a good challenge for those who want to develop dog leadership skills.

    This Pawesome Portable Bed Is A Dream Come True for Furry Adventurers

    Designed to enable you to bring comfort with you everywhere you go, Spruce bed doubles as a storage for your pet''s stuff, too.

    Corkie

    The Corkie is a cross between a Cocker Spaniel and Yorkshire Terrier. These affectionate dogs that are also energetic, playful, and obedient.