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Tips for Hosting Your Dog's Birthday Party
If you’ve been thinking about hosting a party for your pup, you’re certainly not alone. According to various sources, around 30 million dog owners in the U.S celebrate their pooch's birthday every year. Celebrating your pet's birthday can make your dog feel just as happy and loved as they make you feel.
If this is your first pet party, below are a few tips to help you become the best host/hostess paw-sible!
Consider Their Personality
Your dog's happiness and comfort should come before any party. You need to be certain of whether your pet is comfortable with having a lot of people and dogs around him. Find out beforehand if other dogs on your invite list are going to be compatible with one another.
Have Enough Space
You don’t need to have a huge backyard to throw your pup a huge birthday party. But you will need space for games and activities. There are numerous locations where you can host a doggy party like a local pet-friendly restaurant or brewery, a dog-friendly park, or a dog-friendly beach. Just make sure to confirm that the location allows dogs and will be safe for them to run around unaccompanied, if so, you’re good to go!
Also provide an area for dogs to relax. Ensure that space has shade pillows, beds, and blankets for the pooches that need to get away from the action, or pups that get tuckered out easily.
The Food
Don’t forget the birthday cake! There are several DIY dog cake recipes online, or you could stop by your local bakery to see if there are dog friendly cakes and treats there. It would also be a great idea to make a piñata cake and fill it with your pet's favorite treats. Dog popsicles are also a great idea for dog birthday parties if you’re hosting one over the summer. They help keep dogs cool, hydrated, and occupied. You can even use an ice cube tray and popsicle mold to make your own pawpsicles.
Before putting food on a party platter for the human guests, double-check the food to ensure it is safe for dog consumption. That way you don’t have to worry about a dog stealing food from the table or any food spills from guests.
Have Fun Activities
Make sure you have enough games and toys to accommodate all dogs. For instance, you could create a water park with a waterslide, sprinklers, doggy pools, etc. your dog and his/her guests, or an obstacle course. Set up a photo booth for dogs and their humans if you have space. Find a backdrop and place it in a well-lit area. You can either hire a photographer or let people take their photos.
If you own a dog, you know that the love of your fur baby is unconditional. Since our dogs work so hard to give us their love and attention, it’s important that we show them our appreciation from time to time.
Having a party to celebrate your pup’s birthday is the perfect way to show them how much they mean to you - and have fun while doing it. To plan a perfect dog birthday party that will bring joy to both you and your pup, make sure to use a few of these dog party planning tips!
