How to Celebrate Your Dog’s Birthday

Your dog’s birthday is an important event – he is a member of the family, after all. If you want to make the most of your dog’s birthday, then here are some great ideas on how to celebrate.

Go Out for a Special Drive

Does your dog love car rides? Then take him out for a special drive on his special day. Crack the windows a bit so that air can come into your car (but don’t let your dog stick his head out of the window). Drive to some of your dog’s favorite spots and take him for a walk, let him visit with his dog friends, or treat him to lunch on the road.

Take Your Dog Swimming

If your dog is a fan of water, then he’d probably love to go swimming on his birthday. Find a nearby lake or pond and let your dog be a water dog for a while. Bring along a ball to throw out into the water for a fun game of fetch.

Take a Long Hike

Plan to take a long hike with your dog for part of his birthday celebration. Are there trails nearby that you’ve been meaning to explore? This might be the perfect day to check them out.

Host a Dog Party

If your dog has other canine friends, then invite them and their owners over for a dog party. Offer refreshments for dogs and humans, and let the dogs have some fun time together. Try to limit the party to five dogs or less so that you can keep things under control. If any of the dogs get too excited, then remove them from the group until they’ve quieted down enough to return.

Give Your Dog a Special Treat

Food is often the path to a dog’s heart, so consider giving your dog a special treat on his birthday. Maybe you can treat your dog to a small piece of steak or chicken that he’ll love. You can also pick up something at the pet store – maybe a new toy or treat is in order?

Buy a Birthday Biscuit

Have you seen the gourmet dog treats that are quickly spreading through pet stores everywhere? You may be able to find a special “happy birthday” biscuit just for your dog. If you can’t find a special biscuit, then maybe you can give your dog a special dog treat or a bit of peanut butter for his birthday celebration.

Take Photos

Don’t forget to take photos of your celebration of your dog’s birthday. It can be fun to look back on photos of your day’s activities. If you celebrate your dog’s birthday annually, then make sure to take photos every year. You can collect these together into a photo album which will serve as a great reflection of your dog’s life.