7 Interesting Ways You Can Celebrate National Dog Week
The entire week of September 18 to 24 is memorable for your precious pups because it’s a time to celebrate their presence in your lives. Yes, we’re talking about National Dog Week, an annual gathering of dog lovers nationwide that advocates for better care and treatment of man’s best friends and maybe even promote a local pet store or two.
In light of that, here are interesting ways to commemorate this occasion with your furry family member.
Bring Another Furry Family Member into the Fold
Want a more direct approach to supporting National Dog Week? Adopt another dog, or convince a friend to adopt one from a shelter. It is important to remember that your dog is a part of your family and should be treated as such. Whether you do something special for your new dog or others' dogs, you will honor that relationship.
Give Them a Premium Treatment for Once
National Dog Week is a time to ensure your dog gets the cleanliness they need from professionals, not just DIY methods with products from your local pet store. This means setting aside time to give them a thorough bath, ensuring they are brushed, and taking care of any other needs they may have.
Bathing is a great way to bond with your dog while giving them a good sudsy massage. You should also use this time to check their fur and skin for any bumps, lumps, or bugs like ticks or fleas. You can either use a special shampoo for your dog or take them to a professional dog-washing facility if you want to avoid soapy messes at home.
Go on That Drive
If you have a canine that loves car rides but doesn't get to do it often, you can take him for a short drive around the block! Make sure he is buckled up in the car seat, so they’re safe.
Include Them in the Family Portrait, or Give Them a Solo Photo
What better way to celebrate your furry family member than indulging them in a photo? National Dog Week can be a great moment to update the group shot with your dog in it or just give them a solo portrait.
Remember Your Rituals
Dogs have a daily routine that consists of things like walks and meal times. Making your dog's routine into a ritual will help them feel more comfortable and relaxed. Stick to the same order of activities each day and be consistent with the timing. This creates a special bond and sets boundaries that humans and animals will innately understand.
Set that Doggy Date
If you're interested in a fun activity involving your furry friend, why not visit a dog-friendly restaurant or park? Many eateries have patios that welcome canine customers, and parks are a great place to enjoy a picnic lunch with your pup.
You and your dog can have a great time exploring the dog-friendly sites in your neighborhood. There's no need to go on a long, expensive trip; simply walk around your local area and enjoy the scenery together. If you want to take your canine with you when shopping at the local pet store, make sure to find a store that is friendly to dogs first. That way, you and your furry friend can enjoy the experience together!
Share Your Dog’s Story for All to See
Tell your dog's story to your friends and family. You could write them an email or letter or post it on Facebook. Another idea is to make a "family dog tree." This would be a document that has all the dogs in your family going back through the generations. It would include their names, dates, and any special stories about them.
Spoil Them with Some Treats
Treat your dog to something special by making them a homemade treat or buying one from your local pet store! The treat doesn’t even have to be edible. Your dog will be excited to play with a new toy when you give it to him in celebration of National Dog Week. If your family Fido has great fashion sense, make them get second glances from the neighborhood with a stylish new collar!
Support Help Dogs
Some organizations provide help or therapy dogs for abused, neglected, and at-risk children. This therapy helps the children learn to love and trust again by working with animals. You can volunteer for one or get in touch with them to find out other ways you can help out!
Support Other Pet Owners
Due to the economy, many pet owners may struggle to keep or provide adequate care and medical attention. Thus, you can join a fundraiser where people would walk dogs by raising money for a local veterinary clinic's Good Samaritan fund or by contacting the Humane Society or Veterinary Care Charitable Fund. These funds are intended to help people who can't afford to pay for medical care for their pets.
Another way to help local pantries is to collect dog food for their clients. Many of their clients have pets, so this would be a great way to help them out.
Watch a Movie with Them
While we don’t mean bringing your lovely dog along with you to the nearest cineplex, you can easily recreate the experience by streaming a dog-themed movie from your living room!
There are a lot of different movies about dogs to choose from. You can watch movies that make you feel sad, happy, or excited. You can curl up on the couch and watch films like Beethoven 1–8, 101 Dalmatians, Marley & Me, or Disney’s Bolt!
Not into Movies? Read to Others about Famous Canines
Introduce the next generation of animal lovers to the amazing histories of some of man's best friends by giving them a book to read. Stories like that of Sgt. Stubby, a four-legged hero of the first World War, or Smoky, a tiny Yorkshire Terrier who saved the soldiers' lives in World War II, will show kids just how special and courageous these dogs can be.
Celebrate National Dog Week with Earthwise Pet Supply
Treat your family’s favorite dog(s) with products from Earthwise Pet Supply! We’re a local pet store selling natural or raw pet foods and their favorite treats, toys, leashes, and more. Choose from among the hundreds of products on our website today!