New Year’s Resolutions

Welcome, readers! It’s Midge again. It’s a New Year, and—for you humans at least—that means resolutions.

A new you!

Dogs like me don’t understand this concept since the only self-improvement we dogs engage in is whatever guarantees we won’t get in trouble—or won’t get caught, which is easier and better, in my opinion.

So, what did you choose this year?

Losing weight?
Spending less time on your phone?
Cutting out caffeine?

Maybe you haven’t picked one yet because you’re flawless like me.

Or maybe because you’re a mess and you don’t know where to begin.

Hence, I propose some fresh ideas originating from a canine viewpoint.

We watch you pretty closely; you know. Especially while you’re eating…

1. Take your dog for more walks. (Trust me, we appreciate this.)
2. Give your dogs more treats. (We REALLY appreciate this.)
3. Prioritize playing with us over your phone. (It’s good for you too!)
4. Be nicer to yourself (look, it bugs us when you’re down on yourself). Dog language is almost 100% body language and energy, so we sense when you feel bad, and it affects us, too.
.5. Don’t push too hard. The dishes can wait if you’re tired. Cuddle with a doggo instead!

If you don’t take time to rest and relax, how will you have the energy to take care of us?!

This is all just off the top of my fuzzy head.

Dogs know what’s important. And the most important thing to take away from my suggestions is that you’re important—to us, to your friends, family, to that houseplant you probably forgot to water.

Hey! There’s another resolution for you!

So, as we enter the New Year, remember that the person behind the resolutions is more important than the resolutions themselves.

So, don’t go so crazy trying to be the new you that you exhaust and frustrate the current you.

Okay?

Now, I better scram because I hear Melissa in the kitchen and I have to go make sure she doesn’t find what I did in there…

Happy New Year!