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1. Exercise more

Pledge to go on daily walks and find new ways to get active with your dog. Take a workout class together or hike a new trail. You’ll both get more exercise and bonding time — it’s a win-win. Find pet-friendly parks and trails near you at naturesrecipe.com/world-of-wag.

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2. Eat healthy

Make sure you are purchasing food for you and your dog with the right balance of ingredients to provide essential vitamins and minerals to your diets. Nature’s Recipe® carefully crafts delicious, high-quality dog food with no artificial flavors or preservatives. With recipes like Grain Free Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Pumpkin your dog’s tail will keep wagging all through the new year.

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3. Give back

Consider training your dog to be a comfort animal that can visit hospitals or nursing homes. You could even take your dog to visit someone you know who could use some extra cheer. You’ll be amazed at how many people you can make smile.

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4. Learn something new

Make a goal to teach your dog a new skill every month. Not only will you have a new bag of tricks to show off by the end of the year, but it will help you and your dog strengthen your bond.

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5. Travel often

A study from Nature's Recipe® found that 75 percent of dog owners revealed their dogs are excited about a car ride. Whether you vow to take a cross-country road trip with your dog or visit friends in the neighboring town, make a pet-friendly travel bucket list to help fuel your adventures all year long.

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