National Today Thursday August 10 National Spoil Your Dog Day

National Spoil Your Dog Day


It might be a sickness but we're stupid in love with our dogs!





It might be a sickness but we’re stupid in love with our dogs!  National Spoil Your Dog Day on August 10, encourages us to buy that $25 “indestructible” toy that we’ve been swearing up and down we would never buy.  Granted, dogs can be a little needy but during times when it seems nobody loves us —they always do.

Dogs are hilarious and they don’t hold it against us when we make them wear silly hats and sunglasses. Dogs happily slurp any food we drop on the floor. They only want a warm bed, belly rubs and walks in the park.  Today,  make Moxie feel special — get her nails painted pink!




























National Spoil Your Dog Day Activities


   Dole out the treats

   What dog doesn't love treats? But dog owners know that too many treats can be a bad thing. On this special day, break the rules and spoil your dog with as many treats as you want. You can keep it healthy by adding in some natural treats like carrots, salmon skin, or coconut oil. Some human foods aren't good for dogs, so be sure to consult your veterinarian before sharing from your plate.

   Do some doggy activities

   All dogs love walks, but that's just one of the many activities you can do on National Spoil Your Dog Day. Instead of walking around the block, you could take your dog to the dog park to socialize with other dogs while you walk. Some parks host dog-related events, especially on dog holidays, or you can organize your own dog party to get together with your dog-spoiling friends. Not your scene? Take your dog to a pet spa and let the spoiling really begin!

   Love your dog

   In all honesty, dogs don't really care what you do with them, as long as you're spending time together. Nobody knows your dog like you do, so take a moment to consider the things your dog loves best. Give your dog a great belly rub and snuggle up on the couch for a movie marathon if that's what your pooch enjoys. Go down to the waterfront or fill up a backyard kiddie pool if your dog loves to splash around. Whatever your dog's favorite together-time, you can deliver it with a little thought and some heartfelt appreciation for what your dog adds to your life.

Why We Love National Spoil Your Dog Day


   So much love, so little time

   The sad truth about dogs is that they don't live as long as humans. But somehow, dogs pack a lifetime of love and licks into little over a decade. Dogs love us without question, and they never complain about our busy schedules or the taste of their food. For all the love, companionship and straight-up adoration our dogs lavish upon us, don't you think they deserve a day of getting spoiled in return?

   Their cute faces

   Whether you've got one shih-tzu or a pack of lively mutts, there's just something about their doggy faces that makes your heart go all warm and fuzzy. Maybe it's all the love in their big brown eyes or maybe it's that funny way their ears flop inside-out sometimes. Every dog is unique, but there's always that little something that makes your dog special to you. Whatever the quirks that you love about your dog, we love that every dog has quirks to love.

   It's the perfect excuse to spoil your dog

   Okay, so a lot of us don't really need an excuse to spoil our dogs. But dog owners know that too much spoiling can lead to bad health or behavioral problems. For a lot of dog owners, it's less about when to spoil their dogs and more about how to keep from spoiling them too much. National Spoil Your Dog Day is the perfect time to pamper our pets and by concentrating a lot of our spoiling on a single day, we leave room for our dogs to enjoy a more balanced lifestyle, overall.

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National Today Thursday August 10 National Spoil Your Dog Day