New Years is a very human holiday. We love to take the start of the year to try to make new changes in our life, and maintain those new changes throughout the new year. Our dogs on the other hand, have no concept of years. There’s no difference to them between December 31st and January 1st. (Well, except perhaps a terrifying round of fireworks.)
Although they have no concept of the “New Year” you can still celebrate this holiday in a way that’s fun and meaningful for a dog. Here’s a few ideas:
Imagine a New Year’s Resolution For Your Dog
I don’t mean a resolution you think your dog ought to have, like losing weight. Imagine what your chihuahua would want as a New Years Resolution, if they understood them. Here’s a few examples of resolutions my dogs might make:
- Eat more cheese
- Take longer walks
- Catch that squirrel
- Take Fewer Baths
- Improve Quality of Napping Experience
Sure, these aren’t things we humans would do, but having those on the New Year’s Resolution list make things funnier, and remain true to our furry friends.
New Years Themed Toys
What better way (from your dog’s perspective anyway) to celebrate the holiday than with some fantastic toys? There are quite a few fun toys to amaze and delight your dog. Give them a champagne squeaky to help “Pup the Cork” at midnight, or a squeaky party horn so they can make their own sound during the festivities.
This is a great way to merge a holiday we love with something your dog understands.
New Years Cookies!
Bake your pet a few treats to celebrate the New Year with! Since you’ll no doubt have a few New Years treats of your own, why not bake a few treats to share with your pet? Try these bacon cheddar pupcakes, or just roast a little chicken for their holiday snack.
They’ll be thankful whether it’s a bit of cheese or an elaborate cookie. You’ll know what your dog likes best.
Limit Fear
Unfortunately, New Years can be a terrifying experience for your pet if you live in an area that loves fireworks. If your dog is fearful of fireworks playing party music as background sound to drown out the noise can help.
Calming chews, thunder shirts, and a cozy kennel to hide out in can all help your dog feel more comfortable.
If you like fireworks yourself, check the labels on your fireworks to see if they are silent. Those huge bangs and whistles aren’t actually a necessary part of most fireworks. Many fireworks can be made low noise or no noise—by choosing to purchase these, you can enjoy your display without horrifying your dog.
With a little planning, New Years can be fun for you and your pet. Happy New Years!
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That’s such a cute idea! It’s wonderful to think about setting intentions for the new year, even if little Pip doesn’t quite understand it.