Dog Birthday Party Ideas Summer Happy Everything
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After you've chosen a theme and a guest list, decide on a location for your shindig and select the supplies. Your backyard or a local dog park would make suitable venues for a dog party. If you have a party in your backyard, make sure your fence and gates are secure so that all dogs in attendance will be safe while they're celebrating.
At your dog's birthday venue, you'll want to make sure that there are plenty of water bowls throughout the location. It's important that all of the dogs have access to water, especially if your gathering is during the summer.
For food, the dogs will be happy with some dog treats, a small amount of kibble or perhaps just a piece of doggy birthday cake (see the next page for ideas). Some pet owners may feed their dogs before the party, and you don't want the animals to overeat. For easy, homemade dog snacks, check out the site Dog Birthday Parties. The human guests will get a kick out of dog-themed appetizers such as mini-hot dogs or chicken salad sandwiches cut into bone shapes with a cookie cutter.
You'll also need toys and games to keep your dogs occupied. These can be as simple as Frisbees and balls to play games of fetch, or be more elaborate. If there are several dogs in attendance, you could have a best dog trick contest. Or let your canine guests play a game of Bobbing for Biscuits, a spin on the popular Bobbing for Apples party game. Dogs can dive into a bucket of water to retrieve a tasty snack. Another option is to have the dogs and their humans participate in a matching-costume contest with prizes for the winners.
Just like you'd do at a children's birthday party, you can give out goody bags for your guests to take home. Place edible dog treats in the goody bags of your furry friends, and give human guests dog-themed favors such as bone-shaped treats, puppy stickers or even a photo of your dog. Last but not least, don't forget your camera. You'll want to capture memories of your dog's birthday celebration.
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