This year, Blue Monday falls on 15/01/18. The most
depressing day of the year gets people down for different reasons but there’s
also reason to be optimistic! Read on to find out how your dog can help keep
life rosy!
1.So it’s
January and you promised yourself you’d get fit but, frankly, you don’t want
to. No worries! Get your trainers on before your dog walk and see if you
fancy a short sprint while you’re out - no pressure! If you take your dog to the
park for a race this could also be a great game. Even if you don’t become a
marathon runner, a little bit of cardio each day releases endorphin's or “happy
hormones”.
2.The
revelry’s over and you’re feeling lonely. If your dog’s friendly, consider
joining a local dog training group. This can do wonders for your social life
(who knows, you might even meet someone special) or try approaching other dog
walkers in the park. Watching dogs play together is an easy ice breaker and you’ll soon be on first name terms like “Dolly’s Dad” and “Popeye’s Mum”.
3.If your
dog isn’t friendly and this is making you feel isolated, make your veterinary
nurse your best friend! Book free “Happy Visits” where you take your dog in
when the clinic is quiet. Your dog gets a treat and you get a friendly chat.
This can help reduce your dog’s stress at the vets, and improve their general
social skills.
4.No-one’s
bank balance looks great in January and with the dark weather it can feel like
there’s nothing to do for fun. Try making dog toys at home - a bit of
crafting is good for the soul and you could do it with a friend/friends. Your
dog will love you for it and even if they don’t play nice with others, you get
to have fun with mates without spending a fortune. For some great
home-made dog toy ideas go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/canineenrichment/
or search #BeyondTheBowl
5.Petting your dog for up to 20 minutes can help with blood
pressure, depression, anxiety and even heart disease. They give our lives
structure, improve our self-esteem and with everything they get into they keep
our immune system on its toes! Yet they’re the ones who seem to feel infinitely
lucky to be our companions. If you’re feeling low, try listing each day what
you’re grateful for. Think of at least 5 things, starting with your dog. They
can include the nice view you had on your dog walk, the nice cuddle you had, a
tasty meal, your health (maybe you’re over that cold, or “at least it’s just a
cold”) - look for the positives. It’s easy to spiral into negativity but there
are always silver linings if you look hard enough and one of them is covered in
fur.
Marianne Thomas is a registered
member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. In 2017 Marianne started
Dog First Aid Oxfordshire, Berkshire & Buckinghamshire, teaching
life-saving skills to pet parents & canine professionals. The course has
been taught to over 3000 people UK wide, and has saved the lives of dogs. You
can find out more at www.dog-first-aid.com/mariannethomas
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