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Have A Dog Birthday Party
Dog Birthday Party
20 Mar 2008
Most people consider their pets a part of the family. Well, like any other member of the family, they have a birthday, too.  Here are some celebration ideas when it’s time for the lovable pooch to have his day.
What’s the first thing you do when your four-legged child’s birthday is approaching? You throw a party. Decide how many dogs to invite and create a guest list. Include dogs from obedience school, the neighborhood, and any animal play groups.
The guest list includes a doggie guest plus one owner. Unless you are comfortable hosting a birthday party and handling all of the “guests” yourself, it’s a good idea to include the owners at the shindig. Don’t forget the human participants when planning the party menu. I don’t know about you, but I’d rather not eat Kibbles n’ Bits.
Guests will need dog birthday party invitations. Find the most adorable photo that you have of the birthday canine and use it for the front of the invitation. Since the party is for a dog, guests that are allergic to pet hair or are not feeling the whole “dog thing” are better left off of the invitation list for this party. The last thing you want is a conflict that could ruin the celebration.
Dogs are not picky eaters. They will grab whatever you place in front of them. Lay out a table of his favorite treats. His birthday only comes once a year, so you can let him snack to contentment for one day. You can also poll your guests and see what doggy treats they feed their dogs. Keep the human fare out of reach of your four-legged friends or they could eat something that can make them sick.
To avoid a lot of cleanup after the party, let your guests in the front door and usher them straight through to the back yard. Setting up games with balls, squeak toys, and obstacle courses keep dogs busy during the festivities. Human guests have a chance to interact with each other and watch the birthday pooch and his friends play. Dogs shouldn’t be left unattended during the birthday party.
Since the dogs will be spending the afternoon together, make sure that they all get along well. Any dog with a discipline problem could disrupt the party. Owners need to have their leash ready if one of the guests gets out of hand. Also, see that the yard is clear of any items such as rusty nails, exposed cables, and anything else that dogs can chew or step on causing injury.
Capture the moments on film. Chip in for a disposable camera for each party guest to snap action shots during game play. Ask only that your guests send you a copy of their pictures to remember the occasion.
Last but not least, when the party is over, send each dog home with a goody bag. It can be something as simple as a chew toy or a gourmet bag of treats for later. Don’t let the guests leave the party empty-handed.
Your dog is part of the family. Show how much you care with a celebration on their birthday. If you have adopted your dog, use that date as his official birthday.
See our selection of dog birthday party invitations.
Fran Gratton
Copyright 2008
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