New Year Goals for Dog Lovers

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A new year means new goals, projects, and resolutions. Looking for a way to incorporate your favorite four-legged friend into your 2023 goals? Check out these dog-inspired New Year’s goals that you can do with your dog!

1. Take More Walks with Your Dog

We could probably write a whole post solely about the benefits of going for walks, but it truly is one of the most important things you can do with your pup! The fresh air, sunshine, and exercise are so important to keep your dog healthy.

Not only does this exercise help keep you and your dog physically healthy, walking does wonders to provide mental stimulation. Your dog will love all the smells and you may even meet a new friend or two while you’re out!

Try: Next time you go for a walk, research and find a spot you’ve never been before! Is there a new park or street you have yet to visit? You and your dog will love exploring new places!

Looking for an easy way to track your dog’s health and fitness on your walks?

Check out FitBark!

Every day, get alerted when your pup leaves a Wi-Fi safe place. In an emergency, track them nationwide on Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile’s networks. With 24/7 activity & sleep monitoring, FitBark GPS is a new way to motivate you and your dog to be active, explain changes in behavior, and make better decisions about mobility, anxiety and skin conditions.

2. Train Your Dog & Teach Them New Tricks!

Training your dog can be so much fun for both you and your dog! It not only encourages positive behaviors (and hopefully eliminates unwanted behaviors!) but can be a fun way to teach exciting and playful tricks!

Need a little help finding a dog trainer in your area? The Karen Pryor Academy has trainers throughout the USA! Search for an available trainer here! From foundations of dog training to advanced handling, choose an online course or find a local trainer that will build your professional skills or simply enhance your life together with your dog.

Helpful Tip: We always recommend a few basics to get your started on your training journey. Stock up on Zuke’s Mini Naturals Dog Training Treats, a treat pouch, and a clicker for quick and easy rewarding!

3. Provide More Enrichment for Your Dog

As with physical exercise, mental activity and enrichment is also vitally important for your dog.

This is a fun way to get creative and have fun with your pup! Engaging your dogs brain in a task that requires concentration reduces stress, provides a fun activity, and encourages a balanced, happy pup!

Some of our favorite enrichment activities include: