Cheers to Throwing a Dog Party With or Without 4-legged Guests

Are you planning a dog birthday party for your best friend's canine companions and their human escorts? Or perhaps your thoughts are more along the lines of a people party with a dog twist? Whatever the case, we have everything you need to make it a barking success. After planning dog-friendly events and animal welfare fundraisers for over a decade, we know the ins-and-outs to making your gathering fun for you and your guests. We've raised thousands of dollars at our charity events and find having a dog theme always seems to be key.

Start by hanging a "Beware: Dog Can't Hold Its Licker" sign by the entrance to lighten the mood. If you are serving peanut butter dog treats and/or tasty people appetizers, provide dog cocktail napkins to add a welcoming sentiment. Why use plastic cups for your human guests when you can serve your refreshments in dog wine glasses, swimming dog beer pint glasses or water dog martini glasses? Or perhaps get the ball rolling at your next gathering with a memorable bubbly toast in dog champagne glasses. For more casual get-togethers have a pack of dog can koozies on hand. Of course using one of our "Sit, Stay, Drink" Dog Corkscrews is always a nice touch too!

So what to serve? You can bake people cookies in the shape of dog bones to keep guests guessing who you are really serving. Add fun names to your dishes, like your Cesar Millan salad and Bark-lava dessert dish. For furry guests, wheat-free dog treats are always a good option for dogs with allergies and sweet potato dog fries are perfect for healthy munching. A big birthday bone or two is in order if you are celebrating a special dog birthday. Consider picking up wheat-free dog birthday cakes which make for wonderful photo opportunities to remember the special day. Always make sure you have enough to share with canine guests. Remember doggie bags are always appreciated and leave a good taste with everyone!

So think out of the box for your next party and make it a dog party! No whineing, Paws pet boutique has everything you need to make it an easy success.

What better reason to have a party than to simply celebrate the dogs in our lives.

Like our signs suggest: Life is short, play with your dog, and have some fun! Oh, and one last thing...if your dog or guests are escape artists, hang a couple "Please don't let the dog out" signs by the door.

Wags,

Michelle

Founder of Paws pet boutique, the premier dog boutique in Annapolis, Maryland since 1999.

p.s. Dog Birthday photos can often be found on Paws pet boutique Facebook page too!