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
Location
Some great ideas for party themes: Part 3 of 6Idea #1: Fancy evening affair
Linens, candlelight, crystal dishes from which your pooch can sip his bottled water. Soft music, lovely catered food for the human guests. A truly elegant affair.
For fancy evening parties, you'll likely want to host the event at a locale in your area. You could try renting a room at a local restaurant, a hotel, a convention centre, or (if you're lucky enough to live near water) even a yacht.
You'll want to be sure to book your location well in advance as these rooms are also used for office parties, weddings, and other people-only celebrations.
There are advantages to hosting the party in a rented space; most places would have catering menus available for your human guests.
The disadvantages, of course, is that you'll have to shop around to find a location willing to allow pets on the premises. Evening affairs held in a restaurant or hotel work better if there are only a few dogs, depending on the location's policies. There may also be size restrictions for the dogs (the pugs may be welcome; the huskies might not), so be sure to check with the location manager before booking.
Idea #2: Sunny Park Picnic
If your pooch loves to play, there's nothing better than an unfettered romp in the park with three or six or twelve of his closest doggie friends. A picnic can be a fun way to spend the afternoon, with lots of frisbee and fetch thrown in for good measure.
Many off-leash parks will allow you to use the premises for a doggie birthday party. If your party has only a handful of guests, you may not even have to make a booking, but you will want to check with the park service before you send out the invitations.
Idea #3: Doggie Digs
No place in the world is more prepared to host a dog's birthday party than a place built for our pooches in the first place!
Many local doggie digs can host your dog's birthday party: the local dog bakery, doggy day care, pet resorts, certain pet stores. My personal favourite is the dog bakery, since the catering is already on site and easy to set up!
Idea #4: Backyard Barbecue
The perfect casual get-together for family, friends, and neighbours. Make it a potluck to help spread the costs if your budget is tight. Your backyard is also a perfect space for organizing races and other games and activities.
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