New Year’s Resolutions for Rover
December 30, 2011 by Paris Permenter and John Bigley
Filed under Bloggie
It’s that time of year again when we think about what we coulda/shoulda/woulda done differently this year and vow to do better next year. In other words: it’s time for New Year’s Resolutions.
My efforts are usually (make that almost always) less than stellar. My personal resolutions have ranged from becoming fluent in Spanish (sadly I’m still just able to order, shop, and ask directions to the restroom) to keeping the office neat (don’t ask). I haven’t decided what my resolutions for the new year will be but I’m thinking…not only about resolutions for myself but also for the dogs.
And I’m not the only one. Halo, Purely for Pets surveyed more than 1,000 pet parents to find out their New Year’s Resolutions. The results are really fascinating and I’m going to mull them over as I make out my own list for 2012:
Exercise:
- 88.7% of pet parents plan to help their pets get more exercise. Here’s how:
- 62.4% – more walks
- 68.3% – play with them more
- 30.3% – find a new game to play
- 2.9% – take a Doga class
- 1.9% – get into extreme sports
- 20.2% – go to the dog park more often
- 15.8% – run my cat up and down stairs
Weight loss
- 45.9% plan to help their pets lose weight in 2012. Here’s how:
- 44.8% – feed better quality food
- 35.1% – feed less food
- 34% – give fewer treats
- 33% – give more nutritious treats
- 68.7% – get more exercise
- 10.9% – plan a program with their vet
New tricks
- 48.1% plan to teach their pets new tricks this coming year
Healthy Eating
- 69.4% plan to feed their pets higher quality food
Grooming
- 86.8% plan to groom their pets more regularly. Here’s how:
- 68.1% will trim nails more regularly
- 52.7% plan to bathe their pets more regularly
- 80.3% are going to brush their pets more regularly
- 35.5% will start giving their pets supplements for their coat and skin
- 50.1% plan to brush their pet’s teeth more often
- 33.2% are going to start using natural grooming products
Philanthropy
- 94.1% plan to help pets in need. Here’s how:
- 11.5% – adopt a new pet
- 11.5% – foster a pet
- 69.8% – donate to a rescue or shelter
- 45.5% – play Freekibble.com or Freekibblekat.com
- 65.6% – continue what i’ve been doing!
And some other great ideas from those surveyed:
- Take them to the beach
- Hand making toys and cushions for them
- More rides in the car
- Buy a new scratching post
- Visit hospitals and retirement homes to make people happy
- Make sure he drinks more water
- Build new cat tress
- Train dog to ride to the dog park in his Harley side car
- Bring them with me more places Open her own savings account for vet emergencies
But the number one response to the survey is one that’s my favorite:
- Pet parents would like to spend more time with their pets and love them even more than they did in 2011!
What are YOUR resolutions with your dog for the coming year?
About Paris Permenter and John Bigley
DogTipper publishers Paris Permenter and John Bigley are a husband-wife team of full-time writers. The couple has authored over two dozen books and 2,500+ magazine articles.
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