Throwing a dog party for your pooch...

Throwing a dog party for your "furry best friend", may sound like a silly idea!... there again, stop and think about it for a minute! Your ‘best friend’ is always there, faithfully waiting for you, no questions asked and never in bad mood. Just a friendly face and a wagging tail.

Hey, wouldn’t it be a great idea to say ‘thank-you’? It doesn’t really have to be a special occasion or even a big do, just a small family party. Make some special treats and a cake, maybe even put up a few decorations.

Just dedicate a few hours to your pet, nothing more to do than play and romp... and eat of course!

Want to have a bigger event? Why not visit my web-site dog-birthday-parties.com for lots of things to make, bake and play. You will find ideas on dog party themes, decorations, homemade doggie treats, dog cookies, party invitation and much more.

Who do I invite I hear you say? Anyone you like really, as many doggie guests and their companions as you can comfortably fit into your dog party location. If you're still wondering what to do, read on for more ideas. Your ‘people’ guest list could include family, your friends and maybe one or two helpers.

Now, the important bit, your ‘doggie’ guests. Think carefully about this, because all the dogs must know and like each other. Invite dogs that your pooch plays with on a regular basis or friends from your local doggie day care center. Remember this is not the time to introduce a new
dog to your pooch.

Be realistic about the number of dogs you can handle in a single place, and how well they play with others. Nothing can spoil a dog party faster than an overly aggressive dog trying to dominate the other canine party guests or small children who may be attending.

If your pooch loves to play, what better way than a free and easy romp in the park with a few of his closest friends? A doggie picnic can be a fun way to spend the afternoon, with lots of Frisbee’s and “go-fetch” toys thrown in for good measure.

Make up a picnic hamper of doggie treats and a cake. Visit my website dog-birthday-parties.com for more game ideas and heaps of recipes to make dog party treats, cookies and even a birthday cake. Take along enough bottled water and bowls, because they will be thirsty with all that running around. Remember to take plenty of doggie “do-do” bags to pick up any small deposit they may make. Don’t forget to take a picnic hamper for you and your friends.

How about having a back-yard barbecue. The perfect casual get-together for family, friends, and neighbours as well as doggie guests. Your backyard is a perfect space for organising races and other games and activities for your 4-legged guest.

Be creative in the kitchen, make your own doggie treats. Even treat your doggie guests to an extra-special dinner with their own grilled boneless steaks! Of course, a birthday cake is an absolute must and you can make the cake yourself or order one online. Styles can range from simple slab cakes to a highly decorated one.

Have a theme dog party and decorate the back-yard to suit. Your doggie guest won’t even notice but your friends will. Check out my web-site, dog-birthday-parties.com for ideas.

Remember... regardless of whether you're planning your party as a picnic in the park, a buffet-style, or just snacks and treats. You'll need to consider the safety and allergy aspects of the food you are supplying for the doggie guests. Check with the other doggy guests' owners, to make sure you know what their normal food intake is, so that you know how much food to have available. You don't want to starve your guests but you also don't want to make them unwell!

Make sure that you have separate tables for the food. One with the delicious array of doggie treats, that are clearly labelled, to ensure that people don’t accidentally bite into a dog treat….plus another table set for your people food. Make sure all of your people food, particularly onions and chocolate, is out of reach of all your doggy guests.

So, organise a dog party for your “best friend” and repay a little of his kindness. Visit us at dog-birthday-parties.com, where you’ll find lots of help and ideas?

It’s a lovely idea to capture the day's events on film. These are memories you'll want to look back on and laugh about later.

Happy dog partying to you and your pet...

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