Didn’t your fur baby shower you with unconditional love, undying affection, and unparalleled loyalty for the past year or so? Does the happiness he brought you deserve some celebration, too? Then give him the birthday party that he so deserves!
If you’d like some tips on how to make this momentous occasion extra festive, read on.
Get him a present.
You must have already spoiled your fur baby daily, but his birthday is a legitimate reason to spoil him seriously. Hit up the toy section at your favorite pet store and get him that Kong, tennis ball, or any toy he’d love.
An even better idea is to put him in a room full of tennis balls. You’ll surely love the excitement you’ll see in your little pooch.
Decorate!
There are several party balloons and streamers available today. If you haven’t already known, there is also a lot of doggy-themed decor.
If you’re that crafty, you can make a do-it-yourself bone-shaped banner or shower some dog-friendly confetti. To add, make a chalkboard sign with the party’s menu too.
Bake some pupcakes.
Did you know that many birthday cakes are dog-friendly and human-friendly? So why not get those essential baking ingredients and make that delightful doggy cake? Add shredded veggies to your ingredients, then add cream cheese or blended bananas as toppings.
If baking is not your thing, top his favorite treat with peanut butter. He’d never turn this down, for sure!
Whip some ice cream.
Not the ones that humans typically consume (because that wouldn’t be good for your puppy’s gastrointestinal tract) but the puppy-approved ice cream. Make the ice cream yourself. The ingredients are most likely already available in your pantry.
Blend them all if you have bananas, peanut butter, or plain yogurt, and freeze them overnight. For a simpler version, make puppy ice pops. Just put the beef or chicken broth in a mold and freeze.
Make some eye-catching party wear.
Seeing a party hat on your puppy is just the cutest thing. You can easily make one by making cone-shaped construction paper. Decorate it with tassels, permanent markers, or any accessory that will bring a more festive feel to the party.
If this doesn’t last over 20 seconds on your dog’s head, make a no-sew bandana instead. Just use some cute fabric put together with fabric glue or hemming tape. Another adorable option is a no-sew tutu.
Invite his doggy friends.
Of course, a puppy party is only complete with the entire gang. So invite his doggy friends for fun playtime, snacks, and some sniffing to celebrate your fury baby’s natal day.
Prepare plenty of water and healthy snacks, such as sliced frozen bananas, green beans, and other dog treats.
Keep an eye on them, as they may have some “misunderstandings” sometimes.
Prepare something for the puppy parents too.
Remember to prepare something for your human guests, too, so they can enjoy the party as much as their doggies. You can have the typical party favorites ready, or if you’re really into the party’s theme, make a custom menu that complements the theme.
Make a photo booth.
These days, an event is only complete with social-media-worthy photos. So add a photo booth backdrop and create a customized hashtag that your guests can use when they upload their photos.
Prepare some games.
This is like hitting two birds with one stone. While your dog is having fun playing those dog-friendly games, he’s also doing some basic training. Make them play fetch or hide-and-seek to practice commands such as “sit,” “come,” and many others.
Give some party favors.
A party is only complete with the much-awaited favor bag. Add some chew toys, dog treats, party hats, and treats for the puppy parents.
