Time flies when you have a dog with you. Before you know it, it’s been an entire year since you first welcomed your furry friend into your home and heart. Surely, your pet knows just how much she means to you, especially since you shower her with affection and attention whenever there’s an opportunity to do so. Still, every pet owner desires to do something that will show their pets just how much their fluffy presence is appreciated. Below are some of the ways you can celebrate your dog’s birthday:
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Spend the day pampering your pet. You probably mean the world to your dog, so spending an entire day with her is enough to put her in a celebratory mood. As a doting pet parent, however, you’d want to make your dog’s special day truly extraordinary. You can start the day with a bath and grooming session. Many dogs love the part where they are rubbed dry using a towel, so you can spend a long time doing just that. And since you’ve taken the effort to clean her up, why not take a photo commemorating the special day? You can go the extra mile by putting on a pair of costumes for you and your dog. Afterward, if you and your fluffball love to laze around and cuddle, you can spend the day giving out free and unlimited belly and back rubs. If you like doing activities together, though, you can always head to a dog park or pet café where there are a lot of fun yet safe activities for humans and pooches alike.
Put together a fabulous goody bag or gift set. If you’re the kind of person who likes showing your love in the form of gifts, then you can put together a goody bag for your furry companion. You can start your gift list with a personalized martingale collar and leash set that fits your dog’s personality. Throw in a dog tag with your updated contact details, too. Is your dog play motivated? Then a new set of toys might be in order. Your gifts don’t have to fit inside a goody bag. You can get your pup a heated bed, for example.You can also include chewing toys and delectable treats that your dog will love.
Set a pet playdate. If your dog is a social animal that just loves being around people and furred folks alike, then there’s little reason to keep her all to yourself on her special day. Make her birthday memorable by surrounding her with other people and dogs she can play with. Does your dog have favorite playmates or favorite people aside from you? Maybe you can get in touch with them and organize a simple get together in a nearby dog park, or invite them over for a short visit and a few games. If you have a group of pet parents like yourself, why not meet up so your pup can meet new friends? Take the opportunity to share experiences as pet parents, and schedule future playdates, too.
Throw a doggy birthday party. If you want to celebrate your dog’s birthday in style and with as many people and dogs in attendance as possible, you can go all-out with a doggy birthday party. Plan an inclusive party where both dogs and dog parents can have a good time. This includes whipping up a pet-friendly menu and preparing games that both 4- and 2-legged guests can enjoy. Make sure your dog is the center of attention by dressing her up — if she enjoys it — and by presenting her the birthday cake with great flourish.
Regardless of how you choose to celebrate your dog’s birthday, you can be sure that your efforts are appreciated. Your dog knows that any birthday celebration, no matter how big or small, is just icing on the cake; the way you care for her on a daily basis, after all, is enough proof of how special your furry companion is to you.
