Your dog’s birthday or “gotcha day” is all the reason to celebrate! But how can you make your canine companion’s day the special time they deserve? Here are a few ideas on how to celebrate your’s pup’s birthday the right way!

Pick Out the Perfect Gift

You might spoil your dog on the regular, but their birthday deserves a little extra love. Getting your pup something you might usually avoid them indulging in or buying a new toy to unwrap is a great way to show your affection! Search for a toy they’ll love, like a puzzle game, or take them through the Starbucks drive-thru for a Pupachino!

Decorate

Decorating may be more for you than your dog, but you can snap some adorable pictures and your dog can sense how excited you are so they’ll be sure to match your mood!

Play Party Games

If you’ve invited canine or human guests to your dog’s celebration, don’t forget to plan some games! Try out hide and seek with toys or treat, fetch, tug-of-war, or even set up an obstacle course with a reward at the end!

Dog-Friendly Sweet Treats

Getting your pup a dog-safe sweet treat is sure to be their favorite of their special day! Check with your local dog bakeries for options or try out a delivery service. Dog-safe cakes, ice cream, and other sweet treats are more accessible than you may think and are well worth the effort!

Don’t forget to show your dog affection on their birthday with as many kisses, cuddles, and playtime they want! But don’t forget to monitor their special treat intake as you don’t want them to get sick. And most importantly, have fun with them!