If you’ve got the winter blues, planning the ultimate dog birthday party is a surefire mood booster. In fact, just looking at photos of dogs celebrating a birthday bash will immediately subtract 20 points off your rage-o-meter.
Have you ever thrown a birthday party for your dog? When planning a puppy birthday party, or a gotcha day celebration, it’s worth thinking about your dog’s favorite snacks, toys, and activities, and incorporating those things your dog enjoys most into your plans.
One of the wonderful things about dogs is that they don’t experience anticipation or disappointment in the same way that humans do. So don’t worry, this means they won’t be sad if this year’s birthday isn’t a glamorous puppy picnic or another fancy blowout bash maliciously prepared by their dog owners and fancy agency. Your dog will be entirely focused on the here and now, and what will make your dog’s day truly special is the chance to spend quality time with you.
Your dog showers your family with unconditional love, affection, and loyalty, so return the favor with doggy-approved desserts and gifts at a special birthday event for your favorite pooch. From pupcakes to decorations, here is everything you need to know about planning a fun birthday party for your dog.
BIRTH DATE:
When is the best time to celebrate your dog’s birthday?
Dogs are always ready to party. That’s one of the best parts about them. If you aren’t sure exactly which day your dog was born, they can still have dog birthday parties. You can pick any day to celebrate and claim it as your dog’s birthday moving forward. If you know their “gotcha day,” which is the day you rescued or adopted them, you can use that as their official birthday. Gotcha days are special because not only is it a chance to celebrate your dog but also the start of your relationship together.
CAKE CAKE CAKE:
What is a party without a birthday cake? A boring one! And yes, dogs can eat cake! It may not be the sugary, buttery cakes that we humans are accustomed to having on our birthdays, but there are plenty of options to buy or DIY when it comes to a sweet treat to add to the occasion.
