The big day is fast approaching, your pup is turning a year older but with so much excitement surrounding the day, where do you even start thinking about what to get them? As a dog lover, sometimes you want to do a bit better than buying your dog a birthday card.
Choosing the best dog birthday gifts can feel like a challenge – so to help, we’ve put together a list of the 8 best birthday presents for dogs.
1. Dog Birthday Cake
Is it really a party if there’s no cake? You can get dog birthday cakes made from all kinds of doggy treats, like peanut butter and dog chocolate. If your dog is turning one, giving them their 1st birthday cake is a momentous occasion and well deserving of a chorus of Happy Birthday – camera phones at the ready! Alternatively – make your own healthy version at home by searching for a dog birthday cake recipe online.
2. Dog Beer
Sit back and share a cold one with your pooch by buying in some dog beer. This non-alcoholic dog friendly beverage might seem like a ridiculous gift for your dog, but it’s just something a little special to really treat them.
3. Dog Tracker
If you’re a keen rambler and love spending the day taking on the hills, fields and walking trails of your local area, a dog tracker can be a really unique gift. You can monitor how much exercise your pooch is doing alongside how much time they spend resting – to make sure their getting the right amount of both for their breed.
4. Ball Launcher
Make playtime at the party even more spectacular with a ball launcher. The perfect toy for a pooch that love to run, a ball launcher can get your dog running, jumping, and just having a great time at the park. These toys can also make for perfect activities, making for a happy birthday dog.
5. Bow Ties, Coats, and Costumes
If you really want to make this a day to remember, why not get your canine pal a bow tie or a snazzy new outfit? From snuggly coats for walkies to stylish pieces to add to their collar, you can get them and loads of amazing accessories to let them know this is a really special day.
6. Automatic Pet Feeder
Going out for the day but want to make sure your pooch has enough grub to last them? An automatic pet feeder like this one can help. You can fit in four plates of food and program the device to serve them up when your pup needs some food. For an added benefit, you can even record your voice to let them know it’s dinner time.
7. Pull Toys and Cuddly Toys
If your dog is past the age of destroying everything, it might be a nice idea to get them a lovely cuddly dog toy or a brand-new pull toy, so they too can have a furry friend. You can get all different types of cuddle toys, from bears to snuggle with to squeaky dinosaurs, depending on what your pup likes. And for a rainy day inside, what could be better than a big game of tug of war?
8. Control Their Barking
If you four-legged friend likes to shout about how there’s someone at the door, try the Motorola Indoor Bark control to help. It comes with two units you put up in your house and when the doorbell goes, it emits an ultrasonic noise to calm your dog down.
There’s loads of stuff you can do to make your dog’s birthday a day to remember. Our handy list of ideas for dog birthday presents can help you make sure they’re treated like royalty and get that tail wagging. For more puppy party inspiration, read our guide here.
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