Doggie Resolutions

Happy New Year!

In addition to your own New Year's resolutions, your dog might have a few of his own. The American Kennel Club® (AKC), the dog's champion, reflects on some resolutions your dog might be thinking of for the coming year.

Top 10 Resolutions by Dogs include:

10. Owner on floor, dog in bed.

9. Stop begging and actually get a seat at the dinner table.

8. Give up the dream of ever catching my tail.

7. Bark like a big dog but still get cuddled on lap like a little dog.

6. Get back at cat for litter box incident.

5. Find every bone I ever buried.

4. No more haircuts!

3. Become alpha dog in my house. Well, at least stop letting the cat push me around

2. Invent goggles that allow me to see the electric fence.

1. Finally pass that darn AKC Canine Good Citizen test.

Hope this made you smile.

Doggie New Year Resolutions

As you know, New Year's is traditionally a time to reflect on our past, and more importantly, look forward to the changes we want to make in the coming year. In addition to your own New Year's resolutions, your dog might have a few, too.

The American Kennel Club® (AKC) reflects on some resolutions your dog might be thinking about for 2012.

If dogs could talk their top 10 Resolutions might include:

10. Owner on floor, dog in bed.
9. Stop begging and actually get a seat at the dinner table.
8. Give up the dream of ever catching my tail.
7. Bark like a big dog but still get cuddled on lap like a little dog.
6. Get back at cat for litter box incident.
5. Find every bone I ever buried.
4. No more haircuts! (Come fall, I can go as a Komondor for Halloween).
3. Become alpha dog in my house. Well, at least stop letting the cat push me around.
2. Invent goggles that allow me to see the electric fence.
1. Finally pass that darn AKC Canine Good Citizen test.

For Additional information on responsible dog ownership visit the American Kennel Club Website.

New Year Resolution with Your Dog

Many people go into the New Year with resolutions for what they will accomplish, but most of us lose sight of these goals as the complications of life gets in the way.

The wonderful thing about having a dog in your life is that you can't forget him. If you do, he's there letting you know. Hey, it's time for a walk! Hey, it's dinnertime! If you find a way to tie your resolution to your dog, it may help you accomplish more in the New Year.

Want to lose weight? Make a commitment to take your dog on more walks. Want to find a new hobby? Learn a new dog sport. Want to spend more time with your family? Take weekly trips to a local dog park together. Want to find ways to help people? Sign up your balanced dog to be a therapy dog.

Find creative ways to combine your dog with your new year's resolution, and your dog will be right there reminding you to own up to your commitment!