10 Ways to Celebrate Your Dog’s Birthday

Your dog shows unconditional love, affection, and devotion to your family, so reward your family with dog-approved desserts and gifts at a special birthday event for your favorite pooch . Read on to learn some easy and adorable ways to make your dog’s birthday one to remember.

1. Choose the perfect gift

Let's face it: Our dogs are spoiled every day, but their birthdays are actually legitimate reasons for some serious dog spoiling! Whether your dog loves tennis balls, diamond balls, or softer homemade toys, there's no better reason to celebrate his birthday than to have them on the toy aisle of your pet store.

Another fun (and very cute) idea: Put your puppy in a room with plenty of tennis balls and watch the excitement ensue.

2. Decorate the hall

You've helped decorate a million birthday parties for your friends and family, so it's only fitting that you decorate your precious dog's birthday.

Of course, balloons and streamers are standard birthday party decorations, but there are plenty of dog-themed ways to decorate too. Make a cute bone-shaped banner out of construction paper and yarn or twine, sprinkle dog-friendly confetti on all the tables, and if you're a little craftier, make a chalkboard sign with a drink and snack menu.

If you're not super crafty, you can buy puppy-themed banners online.

3. Make dog-friendly puppy cakes

Believe it or not, many dog-friendly birthday cakes are also human-friendly. All you need are a few everyday baking ingredients like whole wheat flour, baking soda, eggs, applesauce or baby food to make amazing dog cakes. Add chopped veggies like carrots for extra nutrition and top with cream cheese, peanut butter or mixed bananas.

Don't want to take apart your baking equipment? No dog would say no to peanut butter paired with his favorite food.

4. Puppy ice cream

While real ice cream isn't great for your dog's gastrointestinal tract, you can easily make some puppy-approved ice cream at home with ingredients you already have in your pantry. Blend bananas with plain yogurt and creamy peanut butter, then freeze overnight to get the right consistency. You can also make puppy popsicles with one basic ingredient: chicken or beef broth. Just pour it into molds and freeze.

5. DIY some cute party outfits

There's nothing cuter in the world than putting a party hat on a puppy. Making your own is as easy as gluing construction paper, poster board, or foam paper into a cone shape (be sure to choose a non-toxic type). Then, decorate with permanent markers, pom poms, tassels, or any other decoration that will make your pup feel extra festive.

What if your dog doesn’t wear a party hat for more than 20 seconds? Use some cute fabric and fabric glue or hem tape to create a seamless bandana, or use elastic and strips of tulle to create a seamless tutu.

6. Invite the whole team

What’s a puppy party without your dog’s entire gang? Invite the staff for a day of runs, snacks and sniffs to celebrate the birth of your furry family member.

Put out plenty of water and, if the other pet parents agree, some treats for the paw guests. Portioned dog treats, sliced frozen bananas, baby carrots, and green beans are all healthy treats that are easy for your dog to pick up and chew.

When your dog plays with his guests, be sure to keep a close eye on them. Even the best dog buds can sometimes misunderstand.

7. Don’t forget humans

In addition to an afternoon of adorable dog mischief, you'll also have to give your human guests some motivation to come to the puppy party. Enter delicious party food and drinks. Prepare some party favorites like chicken wings, spinach, artichoke dip, and deviled eggs, and serve beer, wine, or (if you're really into the party theme) custom cocktails to commemorate your Dog Day.

8. Set up a photo booth

Give it a paw! Make your own photo booth backdrop, grab some props (which your guests may or may not stand for a few seconds), and start "taking pictures!" Have your guests upload photos to Moments (there's one for every ongoing event!) using custom hashtags so you can see all the fun in one place.

9. Play games

The best part about these party games for dogs is that they’re actually basic training techniques disguised as fun! Make sure you have enough toys (and treats) to play games like hide-and-seek and fetch, which can help your dog practice commands like "sit," "stay," "come," and "fetch."

If you really want to take your puppy party game to the next level, try a round of Snoopy Says. Just like the human version, Simon said, participants listened to commands and performed certain actions. The last puppy standing wins!

10. Provide considerate service to guests

What’s a birthday party without bags stuffed with gifts? Include a few small toys like a tennis ball or chew toy, a handful of dog bones or jerky sticks, a party hat or bandana, and, of course, some snacks that humans carry with them.

FAQ

When is the dog's birthday?

It's up to you! Your dog's birthday can be the day he was actually born (if you know it), or it can be his "trap" day, the day you adopted him! How we feel? Throw as many birthday parties as you want!

What kind of cake can dogs eat?

Dogs cannot eat chocolate and they should not eat cakes made for humans. However, there are plenty of healthy recipes on the internet that you can make for your puppy. Plus, there are beautiful deliverable birthday cakes that your dog will love.

How long does a dog live?

Different breeds of dogs have different lifespans, but generally canines live between 10 and 15 years.

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