August 10 marks National Spoil Your Dog Day!
As doting pet parents ourselves, we
know you don’t need a holiday to spoil your fur-baby — but showing your
pup some extra love can’t hurt. Your dog is sure
to appreciate whatever you do for them, even if it's just extra snuggles
and pets.
Looking for new ways
to make your fur-baby feel extra special this National Spoil Your Dog Day? We've got you covered!
Buy your pooch a new dog bed
If your dog is more of a couch puptato than an outdoor adventurer, it can be difficult to know how to spoil them. But we guarantee you a new dog bed will be the way to their heart.
Nowadays,
pet supply companies carry all sorts of dog beds, from memory foam to
cooling beds, to suit any canine's preference. You'll even find burrow beds
for
pooches that like to be under covers and orthopedic beds for
pups with bad backs. Whichever bed you choose, we're sure your pup will
appreciate it!
Make your dog some tasty treats
This National Spoil Your Dog Day, why not make your pup a homemade snack? For an extra personal touch, search for dog treat recipes that incorporate Fifi's favorite foods. If you really want to
spoil your baby, invest in or
make a food puzzle to turn treat time into
playtime!
Ready to get cookin'? Check out some of our favorite recipes:
Take your pup on a beach or lake trip
There's no better way to end a hot summer on a high note than with a
trip to the beach with your fur-baby. Your pup will feel #blessed to
spend the day frolicking in the water with you. If you don't live near a
body of water, grab a kiddie pool and fill it up for your fur-babies — they'll love it just the same!
Before you "em-bark" on your outdoor adventure, check out our water safety guides for pets:
Want to really impress your pup? Schedule them a spa day at a local dog spa.
Not close to a
dog spa? There are lots of ways to DIY a spa day at home. Give your pup a nice long
massage
or a bubble bath to soothe those tired paws. You might also try making
your own paw balm to combat painful cracking on the paw pads. This
activity is sure to make your pup feel like the star of the show!
A shopping date is the "pawfect" way to spoil a play-oriented pup.
Take your pooch to an animal supply store and let them pick out their
own toys, treats, and bones. Your pup will have a blast browsing the
shelves and getting to choose their plushies and chews.
After your
shopping spree, treat your pup to a nice meal at a dog-friendly
restaurant. (Bonus points for choosing a spot that has a menu especially
for canine customers!)
Book a Specialty Service with Wag!
In May 2023, we launched
Specialty Services, a new suite of pet care services that let you pamper your pooch like never before. Book a hike, swimming sesh, pet photoshoot, complete grooming, and so much more with Specialties!
Specialty Services are super custom — Pet Caregivers get to decide the location, duration, and details of the service. You can also chat with them before the service begins to hash out the finer details.
Show Sparky some love this National Spoil Your Dog Day
If you're like us, every day is Spoil Your Dog Day. But this August 10, make your woofer feel like the king (or queen!) of the castle with a little extra love.
Need even more inspo? Check out our related guides:
Show us how you're spoiling your pup this year in the comments below, or tag
@wag or #wagwalking on Instagram!