Why Your Pet Routine Fails By Week 2

Ever hit January 10 and realize your pet routine resolution is already sliding? If you’ve promised yourself you’ll walk your dog more, train your cat, brush your pet’s teeth, or finally get consistent, and then real life blows it up, this episode is your reset. It’s not laziness, it’s a plan that was never realistic for your actual mornings.
 

In this solo New Year kickoff episode of The Pet Parent Hotline, I’m sharing what 15 years in rescue taught me about why pet parenting goals fall apart, and how to build a tiny Pet Plan that survives messy mornings, tired evenings, and a barking dog when you cannot find the leash. You’ll leave with one repeatable action you can start this week, plus a 60-second reset you can do tonight to make tomorrow easier.
 

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• Why “walk more” and “be consistent” fail in real life, and what to do instead
• How to shrink any pet goal into something you will actually repeat
• How to anchor your habit, remove friction, and use a Plan B without quitting
   Your next step: send me your one-sentence Pet Plan. Email, DM, or leave a voicemail at petparenthotline.com.

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Don’t miss our monthly Pet Parent Power-Up bonus episode dropping Wednesday, January 7, on the one question you can ask yourself to protect your time and energy, and choose what’s actually worth your effort.

Your next step: send me your one-sentence Pet Plan. Email, DM, or leave a voicemail at petparenthotline.com.

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Real pet parenting gets crazy when you're faceing behavior issues, rising costs, and confusing pet advice. You need real pet care solutions, pet behavior help, and pet budgeting tips you can use every day.

Each week you'll hear pet parenting advice plus expert guidance on dog and cat behavior, dog training, nutrition, stress-free vet visits, and routines that make life easier. We'll help you manage puppy biting, cat aggression, separation anxiety and cat anxiety, emergency vet decisions, and show you how to stay ahead of issues that create stress for pets and their pet parents.

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