“Dogs feel very strongly that they should always go with you in the car, in case the need should arise for them to bark violently at nothing right in your ear.” - Dave Barry

Happy Wednesday! Here's the scoop:

• An adorable friendship fail

• The perfect solution for those never-ending holiday leftovers

• Our new favorite way to stick to those New Year’s workout resolutions

True or False...
Dogs feel envy.

(scroll to the bottom to find the answer!)

This Bernese mountain dog tries to befriend a pair of guinea pigs
We get it. It’s basically impossible to walk into a pet shop and not immediately fall in love with all the tiny furballs – whether you’re a person or a dog.

Weller, a sweet and friendly Bernese Mountain Dog, recently went to the pet store with his owner and was instantly captivated by some guinea pigs. He watched them play, sniffed around, and even tried to wave a paw to introduce himself.

However, when Weller gave a “howdy partner” bark to the guinea pigs, he did not get the reaction he had hoped for. To his surprise, the frightened guinea pigs immediately ran back inside their little home.

Although Weller did not manage to make friends, the whole interaction was pretty adorable. Fortunately, Weller’s owner put it on TikTok and you can watch it here.

Do(g)-It-Yourself
It’s officially comfort food season! If you’re staying in and cooking at home, it’s likely that your fridge is stocked with leftovers (and also possible that you’re getting pretty sick of them). Why not turn some of your lefties into treats for your pup?

Transform your leftovers into these dog-friendly chicken pot pie treats. Made with real chicken and natural ingredients, your dog is sure to love them.

Make Your Own Chicken Pot Pie Dog Treats:

• What you’ll need: diced chicken or turkey, flour, chicken broth, eggs, turmeric, sage, parsley, frozen peas and carrots (or unseasoned veggies of your choice), and a cookie cutter.

• Preheat the oven to 350 ºF.

• Mix the flour, meat, and spices (optional) in a bowl.

• Stir in the chicken broth, and then the eggs.

• Gently fold in the veggies.

• Divide the dough in half, and roll out to ¼’’ thickness.

• Use a cookie cutter to cut out rounds, and then place onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet.

• Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown at the edges.

• Let them cool and give your dog a tasty treat!

How to include your dog into your yoga routine
If you spent the last year working from home, you may be looking to incorporate some movement into your daily routine. Thankfully, it’s easier than ever to start at-home yoga. Plus, yoga isn’t only a great practice for humans – it’s great for dogs, too.

Dog yoga - a.k.a. “doga” - can improve your dog’s circulation, aid with stress relief, and help them develop impulse control.

Here are five easy dog yoga poses to get your pup started:
1. Chaturanga
Have your dog lay on its stomach while you pet its back. This will help calm your pup.

2. Heart to Hound Mudra
Sit across from your pup on the mat. Place one hand on your heart, and the other on theirs. Breathe slowly and close your eyes.

3. Puppy Paw Mudra
While your dog lays on its stomach with front paws outstretched, kneel behind your dog with your head gently on its back. Breathe deeply and turn your head from side to side.

4. Wheelbarrow
Set up the same way you would for puppy paw mudra, then gently pick up your pup’s hind legs, supporting the hip joints with both hands.

5. Savasana
Have your dog lay on its back. Breathe slowly and give your dog a belly rub.

Whether dog yoga gives you an excuse to spend more quality time with your pup (best New Year’s Resolution ever?) or helps you stick to your workout routine, there’s no denying the gram-worthy photo potential of keeping your dog near the mat. Check out these 11 dog yogis for inspiration.

True or False...
Answer: this one is an obvious TRUE! If you have more than one dog, you’ve likely experienced this firsthand. However, a study done at the University of Vienna proved it via stone cold research.

The research group had two dogs perform an easy trick for a treat. After some time, only one of the dogs would receive the reward. Not long after, the dog who did not receive the treat would not only refuse to keep doing the trick, but also showed apparent signs of stress. When they repeated the experiment with just one dog in the room, that dog would keep doing the trick for a longer period after the treats stopped coming. This indicates that dogs do, in fact, feel some form of jealousy.

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