1. Getting Started
How do I start?
2. Guests
Who to invite?
3. Location
Some great ideas for party themes
4. Food
It's all about the food
5. Activities
Keeping everyone entertained
6. Other Resources
Web sites to check out
Getting Started
How do I start?: Part 1 of 6Why throw a birthday party for your dog?
Why throw a birthday party for a person? A party is just a way to celebrate, a way for everyone who cares about the birthday boy or girl to get together and try to make it a special day. A dog is a part of your family. You want to make it special for them, too.
What if I don't know their birthday?
Families who adopted their pet from a shelter or other source don't always learn the dog's birth date. To substitute, you can celebrate your pampered puppy's “gotcha” date - the date that they became a part of your family.
Do dogs really enjoy birthday parties?
Sure! Dogs love attention, and birthday parties are like a smorgasbord of attention. Depending on what kind of party you have, they have lots of people (big or small) and/or other dogs to play with.
As well, if most dogs are anything like Merry, they love food. Give them a birthday cake to chomp on and maybe a cheese-filled Kong and they'll have the time of their lives.
How do I start?
Decide how much you want to spend and how much time you have to devote to it. The sky's the limit - literally - so it all depends on what you have to work with.
Once that's decided, let the planning begin!
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