Some of our favorite stars are celebrating the New Year with their favorite canine companions. Gossip Girl star Blake Lively will be celebrating in style with her pint-sized pup, Penny and funnyman Adam Sandler will be cracking jokes with his Bulldog, Babu. As we get ready to kiss 2009 goodbye and say hello to a new decade, it’s time to think about having a productive and healthy new year, not only for ourselves, but for out dogs, too. Here are a few ideas to make 2010 a tail-wagging good year for you and your pooch!
Get that chubby Chihuahua and roly-poly Rottweiler out of the house and running! Almost everyone makes a resolution to exercise more and lose weight, but how many actually go through with it? You and your pudgy pup can shed those pounds by going on runs together and spending time playing outside. Accomplishing a goal is a lot easier and more fun when you work at it with a friend and what better friend than a dog? Taking a nice walk will not only help you and your dog loose weight, but will serve as a great bonding experience for both of you.
Dogs are our very own four-legged superheroes: they catch criminals, find missing people and help the disabled. This new year, make a pledge to help people, with the help of your own super-dog, of course. You can make a sick person’s day by visiting them in the hospital and cheering them up with your canine companion. You can also donate your time to helping out local animal shelters and charities.
A big reason people do not keep their New Year’s resolutions is because it is just added work on their already hectic life. So why not make it a goal to play more? Show your dog more puppy love and have fun together! Play fetch in the park, rub that furry belly and laugh more! One year equals seven for dogs, so spend 2010 and beyond showing your dog just how much you love him or her! Roll around in the snow together or build a snow-dog and when the weather becomes nicer, play at the beach or visit a dog park.
You and your four-legged pal can work together to lose those love handles, make a child smile and show some puppy love for each other! Along with man’s best friend by our side, we can make 2010 a howling good year (or seven dog years)!