Dogs provide us with companionship, all kinds of cuteness and infinite amounts of love — so, the least we can do as pet owners is extoll their brilliance on their birthday on Instagram (of course!) and beyond.
No matter the occasion — a dog birthday party, gotcha day, bark-mitzvah, or simply Love Your Pet Day — or your budget, there are so many creative ways to fete the furry wonders who’ve changed our lives for the better. If you plan to go big with the festivities (think: paper invites and a lengthy guest list) or small and more intimate (your dog, a party hat and your camera phone) only one key ingredient is needed: fun!
“It’s all about celebrating the connection we have with our pets,” says Arden Moore, author of “Dog Parties: How to Party With Your Pup.”
From a DIY ball pit destined for video greatness to insanely adorable Instagram backdrops for the all-important birthday post, we found 10 dog birthday party ideas for those craving a barking good time.
Everyone Has a Spot: This little table set up is perfect for all the dogs to gather around and share their kibble jokes!
Paw-ty Invitations: These puppy paw-ty invitations are the cutest invites for you doggy bash!
Puppies & Sprinkles: I love a good party theme, and this puppies and sprinkles party theme is full of creative decoration ideas for a dog birthday party!
Puppy Backdrop: Add a little more furry flair to your dog birthday party with this puppy backdrop. It’s SO cute!
Good Boy Gifts: These doggy bowl gift baskets are full of cute puppy ideas and fun treats. They make great party favors or a gift for your puppy friend.
Photobooth: This “kissing booth” is the perfect little spot to snap a shot of your little pup and all his friends!
MotherPuppers: This Happy Birthday MotherPuppers banner is so funny and the cutest addition to a puppy party!
Puppy Party Hats: Dress up the pups with these DIY party hats! They will be so cute!
Playful Dog Party: On the subject of great dog decor themes, this playful dog party has to be the classiest puppy party I have ever seen.
Puppy Pool: I love this creative idea for a dog birthday party, especially during the summer. Throw in some of the ice toys,(see below), and you have the perfect summertime puppy party!
Treat Bags: I love these personalized doggy bags, filled with yummy treats and toys! This is such a fun and creative ideas for throwing a dog birthday party!
Doggy Cake Pops: DOG. CAKE. POPS. Yes, dog cake pops. This is the best idea I have ever heard!
Frozen Dog Treats: To help your dogs cool down on a hot party day, try these DIY frozen dog treats. They’re easy to make with only three ingredients, and they’ll keep all your pups guests busy for, well, maybe a few minutes.
