Mary Allen
Start the new year with good resolutions! Our suggestions will not only appeal to you, but also to your dog.
Take a vacation together
Is vacation already in sight? It doesn’t always have to be in the south or far away. There are sure to be great holiday locations and excursion destinations just around the corner from you, which you can discover together with your dog. Your dog wants to spend as much time with you as possible. He will certainly be grateful for long hikes, whether on the Baltic Sea or in the Alps.
Eat healthily
Many mistresses and masters plan to eat healthier in the new year. Why don’t you do the same and think of your dog as well? Breeds that eat up food, such as the Labrador, tend to be overweight. Check the food and try to say “no” in the future, even when you’re looking at two eyes that you really can’t resist.
Release the leash
Many dog owners tend to intervene too early in encounters with other dogs, or even avoid them altogether. Because it doesn’t do the dogs any favors. Be less afraid! If you interpret the dog’s body language correctly, you can see in advance when there really are problems. Why not start 2019 with a new read to better understand your dog.
Become a master tamer
New year – new tricks! Nothing your dog loves more than spending time with you. The ideal occasion for this is learning new tricks. Make a new goal about every six weeks to work on with your loved one. But remember: ambition is great, but give your dog a little time. If he gets up and walks during an exercise, you’ve been training too long or not motivating the dog enough. Then stay relaxed, try again later and always stop before your dog stops.
Give plenty of praise
Also in 2019, the motto is: have patience. It doesn’t matter whether it’s learning new tricks or other situations in everyday life: when punished, the dog often doesn’t know what he did wrong and is unsettled by it. Well-timed, powerful praise makes much more sense and also steers the dog in the desired direction much more easily.
Make friends with animals
Who is it that always comes towards you in the park with the beautiful golden retriever? 2019 is the perfect year to find out! Dog owners already have one thing in common their love for the same animal species. In addition to the company and interesting conversations with the mistress or master, you may also find a new friend for your darling.
Become a collector
No, it’s not fun to pick up the four-legged friend’s piles. But it’s a necessary evil. In 2019, make it your goal to pick up everything your dog leaves behind. Scented bags, tongs, or special dropping removers make this job bearable.
Enjoy the love
Isn’t it great that you can live with this very four-legged friend? With that faithful soul that makes life so much nicer? Your dog loves you unconditionally. Remind yourself of this more often in 2019 and just be thankful for the small, beautiful moments together.