I was surprised to learn how many dog owners actually celebrate the birthdays of their beloved pets by throwing Dog Birthday Parties and serving Dog Birthday Cakes.
Here are the fun facts…
Plus all the details for you to have your very own Dog Birthday Party!
Happy Birthday, Destin!
Yesterday was Destin‘s 3rd birthday. (Which, by the way, happened to be same day that Tenor finally wrapped up his last round of puppy vaccinations at 5 months of age.)
This got me wondering:
How many dog owners actually celebrate their dog’s birthday?
Here’s what I found…
Who Celebrates A Dog’s Birthday?
> According to a Psychology Today magazine survey (to which 13,000 readers responded), one-quarter of the respondents said they actually celebrate their pet’s birthday.
> According to a National Pet Owner Survey of 1,019 pet owners, 50% actually celebrate their pet’s birthday, while 79% give their pets holiday or birthday presents. Common gifts: “a play toy” or “snacks”, followed by “clothing”.
> According to an American Pet Association Poll of 17,121 pet owners, 9,843,962 dog owners celebrate their dogs’ birthdays in the following ways (in this order):
- Give dog a special treat
- Make dog a special meal
- Give dog a cake
- Give dog a new toy
- Give dog ice cream
Give dog a new bone- Sing or wish dog happy birthday
- Give dog a party with other dogs or pets
- Take dog to favorite place
- Take Photographs
Check out this Pampered Puppy’s Guide To Throwing A Birthday Party For Your Dog. They cover everything here… from who to invite… to party locations… to foods to serve… to specific activities all dogs will enjoy!
Here are even more novel games, activities, decorations, and fun tips for planning Dog Birthdays & Parties.
Dog Birthday Party Supplies
Thinking of going the “party” route with your dog? Here are some excellent resources for Dog Birthday Party supplies:
- Fun Stuff For Birthday Dogs
- Birthday Celebration Dog “Pawty” Packs
- Dog Birthday Party Supplies
- Hot Diggity Dog Happy Birthday Dog
- Bow Wow Dog Party Supplies
- Build-Your-Own Dog Gift Basket
- Bow Wow Collection Of Doggie Gift Baskets
- Doggone Good Party & Birthday Supplies
Don’t worry, if you want to throw a party, but you’re fretting over things like: who would actually come (and who wouldn’t), who would get along (and who wouldn’t), and which activities the dogs would actually enjoy (and which ones would be duds).
You could always throw an online dog birthday party instead! Yep, Internet-savvy dogs will paws-itively enjoy interacting with fellow canines and sharing bow-wow’s online.
All The Birthday Trimmings For Dogs
Of course, you’ll want to serve up some one-of-a-kind doggie treats on your pet’s special day.
Check out these dog birthday cakes you can special order — or make yourself! (Then again, you could always just stick a candle in your favorite dog-friendly food and call it a Birthday Cake!)
These doggie gift bags, wrapping paper, and curling ribbon supplies are just what the doggie ordered — each stamped with paw prints, in honor of the occasion. (Here’s even more.)
…And don’t forget the card!
These edible dog greeting cards will be appreciated by your canine friend — if not for the sentiment, then for the flavor!
Dog Birthday Bandanas
Are dog birthday hats not going to work for your dog? Consider a dog birthday bandana instead!
I like to help people find unique ways to do things in order to save time & money -- so I write about "outside the box" ideas that most wouldn't think of. As a lifelong dog owner, I often share my best tips for living with and training dogs. I worked in Higher Ed over 10 years before switching gears to pursue activities that I'm truly passionate about. I've worked at a vet, in a photo lab, and at a zoo -- to name a few. I enjoy the outdoors via bicycle, motorcycle, Jeep, or RV. You can always find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites).
