Celebrate Your Pet’s Birthday!

If your dog is a socialite and enjoys playing with other dogs from the dog park or obedience class or their littermates, a Pooch Party is a great idea!

Before jumping in and planning the festivities:

  1. It is very important that all the dogs have already been introduced to one another BEFORE the party. You will also want pet owners to stay for the party to help supervise and enjoy all the fun.
  2. Figure out if it will be an indoor and outdoor party. If it is outside, be sure to check the weather and make sure there will be plenty of shade.
  3. Make sure you plan for potty breaks and have plenty of fresh water.
  4. Don’t forget treats to reward winners and reinforce positive behavior!

Party Games with Your Pet

Musical Sits

Use hula-hoops or mats instead of chairs, always having one hula-hoop less that pets. Play your favorite tune – might we suggest “Hound Dog or “Who Let the Dogs Out”?  — and when the music stops each dog needs to sit in a hoop. Last pet to sit in the last hoop, WINS!

Veggie Eating Contest

Fill bowls with an assortment of chopped veggies and have your pups chow down. First to clear their plate, WINS! There are so many healthy options including sweet potatoes, broccoli, carrots, green beans, and peas. DO NOT SERVE ONIONS OR GARLIC… THEY ARE HARMFUL AND TOXIC TO PETS.

Scooby Says

This is the dog version of “Simon Says!” Line up the dogs and have one person give commands – sit, lay-down, shake, stay. If a pet misses a command, they are “out.” Last pet in WINS!

Serve “Ain’t To Proud to Beg” Doggy Ice Cream

It’s easy to make doggy ice cream! Just mash bananas in plain yogurt. Then, mix in some peanut butter and drizzle in a touch of honey. Pour into a non-stick container and freeze overnight.

Pup Paintings

Start with putting non-toxic, washable acrylic paint on art paper. Secure the paper in a plastic trash bag and lay flat on the ground. Have your pet walk on the bag. Remove the paper from the bag and allow to air dry before showcasing on your fridge, in your office or on your wall!

Other Fun Party Game Ideas

Longest Tail

Best Howl

Best Costume

Best Trick

#AKCREUNITEBIRTHDAY

We LOVE to see your pet’s birthday pictures. Tag us on social media with #akcreunitebirthday for a chance to be featured!

@adk_magnum | “Happy 1st Birthday to our loving Doberdork, Magnum ❤️🎂🎁🎈🎉 ”

@theevilsiberianhusky_ | “Just turned 1 🎈 ”

@jeshicurr | “Happy 1st birthday to our super-sweet pup, Mollie. She has the sweetest demeanor and is a constant reminder to always find happiness in the small things. 🎂🐶”

@emma_sea_gsd | “My birthday 🎂”