Discover new walks in your area. Buy a small scale map with your house in the centre, with Ordnance Survey Personalised Maps. Mark all your favourite dog walks and add a bit of variety to your daily routine. Check out The Wildlife Trusts website to find new areas to explore locally - you can tick a box that selects dog friendly places.

It's easy to shorten walks to the minimum in winter - it's cold, rainy and dark. But we know that fresh air, a view and a bit of wildlife works wonders. Add a little extra time to your walks for a week or two and see what a difference it makes - and if the dog gets muddy and wet, there's always your Drying Coat to help when you get home.

Whether it's a coffee in a fancy cafe with a friend, an eyebrow tint or a new Country Drying Coat for your dog in French Navy, (see above, obvs), spoil yourself a bit in Jan. Little things make big differences, so make a list and plan!

It's well known that reading a book is more relaxing that looking at social media. Who wants to look at photos on Facebook of our friends on skiing holidays when we are stuck at home? Checkout Richard and Judy's recommendations here or The Independent's Top 15 Best Books of 2019 here. Snuggle up on a sofa, (covered by a Ruff and Tumble Sofa Throw, naturally), with a book on your lap, your dog by your side and chill.