Celebrate 'National Spoil Your Dog Day'

Doggie Style Pets Encourages Dog Owners to Pamper their Pets on August 10th!

National Spoil Your Dog Day is approaching and we couldn’t be more ready to celebrate by adoring and pampering our pooches. Every once in a while, our pups deserve to break the rules, get new toys and treats, and be spoiled even more rotten than they already are. Here are ten ideas to loosen up the leash on August 10th:

1. Dish up Something Different - You don't have to impress Gordon Ramsey with your home cooked meal, because your dog will eat it regardless. Whichever balanced diet you feed your pup, there are tons of healthy options to make their dinner even tastier. Boost their bowl by adding some of their favorite ingredients, such as bone broth, cooked sweet potato, or a raw food topper. 
2. Don't Forget Dessert - Let your dog cool off with a frozen yogurt or iced treat ($4 OFF this month in stores). If you're more of a creative DIY dog parent, check out how you can combine products we carry to make your own "pupsicle."
3. Throw a Dog Pawty - Did you make "too many" treats? 👌 Perfect. Is it even a pawty without doggos? Invite your friends and fur friends to celebrate Spoil Your Dog Day with you. 
4. Head to the Dog Park - There are few better places to find other dog owners spending time with their furry BFFs. Mix and mingle and have your dog play with other dogs. Simple social interaction can be important for the development of your dog, not to mention a great deal of fun.
5. Get Wet - Many breeds are drawn to water like a magnet and a chance to take a dip is a wonderful way to spoil them. Find a safe body of water, free of strong currents, and let your dog jump in. If your dog has never been swimming before, go slowly, stay positive, and fit him with a life jacket so that they can perfect their doggy paddle.
6. Shopping Spree - Stop by your local Doggie Style Pets store and take your dog on a shopping spree! Let them pick out a new toy (or five 🤷) to take home and destroy. Give them the chance to poke their nose around our treat bar — it's conveniently located at their level. We've hand selected simple, honest treats you can trust and your fur baby will love.
7. Spa Day - Book a grooming appointment for some pampering. Go all out and opt for all of the extras like ear cleaning, nail clipping, coat conditioning and teeth cleaning. They'll love the feeling of being clipped and untangled, especially in the summer heat.
8. Accessorize - Your pooch should be just as stylish as you. Visit us in stores for the latest in functional and fashionable apparel, like the Canada Pooch Cooling Bandana or Comeback Denim Cap.
9. Activity Time - If your dog would rather get dirty, hike your favorite trail and let them take extra time to smell all of the new scents along the way. Picked up some new toys? Be sure to incorporate some much needed playtime into your day. Can't get enough of training? Enjoy a 1 on 1 training session with one of our Certified Professional Dog Trainers.
10. Keep it Special - No one knows your dog better than you. You probably know what he or she loves even more than they do. The most important thing is that you make the day extra special. After all, it is Spoil Your Dog Day.