4 Ways to Get Your Four-Legged Friend Involved in Valentine’s Day
Comments Off on 4 Ways to Get Your Four-Legged Friend Involved in Valentine’s DayAt Christmas time, Santa fills special small stockings for your dogs, and you’ve been known to send them postcards when you are on vacation. To say that you love your dogs is probably the understatement of the year.
So, for a holiday that is devoted exclusively to love, why should humans have all of the fun? Get your precious pooch involved in Valentine’s Day with gifts and special treats just for them or by getting them in on the gift giving action. If you need some help involving your pets this year, consider the following four ideas:
Give Your Pup a Special Gift
Dogs know when a gift is just for them. This Valentine’s Day, show your adoration for your furry friend with a new heart-shaped collar. Elmo’s Closet features a selection that suits both boy and girl dogs. When giving the new collar to your dog, put it in a gift bag along with a couple of other goodies like a new squeaky ball, a Nylabone and a small bag of fancy dog treats. Then, add some loose Milkbones to the packaging so your dog can smell the present and will entice him or her to start pulling the tissue paper out of the bag. This way, your pup can find all the goodies and gifts himself.
Schedule Time for a Long Walk
Dogs love going for walks with their beloved humans. While you probably enjoy getting out with your four-legged friend, work, school, family commitments and other obligations sometimes cause that leash to go unused. So, a great way to show your dogs some love, set aside a good chunk of time on Valentine’s Day for a nice long walk around the neighborhood. Instead of walking as quickly as you can, go at a leisurely pace and let your dog stop and sniff the roses—or bushes, lawns and fire hydrants.
Plan a Doggy Spa Day
If your dog loves getting groomed, schedule a special spa day on or near Valentine’s Day. Call your favorite local groomer to set up a time for your dog to be pampered, massaged and shampooed. Or, if your dog gets a bit nervous at the groomer but likes getting a bath, do it all yourself at home.
Paw Nation offers great tips on how to do a spa day at home. For example, put on some music that your dog loves, give him or her a nice rubdown and massage before putting him or her in the tub—this will help to remove loose fur and prevent your drain from getting clogged. Then, give your dog a good shampoo with a special doggy spa scrub, like Doggie Vogue’s vanilla and blueberry scrub that will leave your four-legged friend smelling great.
Let Your Pup Give a Gift
Dogs love to be part of whatever you are up to. So, if you are giving your significant other a gift this Valentine’s Day, buy another goodie from your dog. For example, FTD sells Valentine’s Day arrangements that come with flowers, chocolates and a plush puppy. This way, when the big day rolls around, your beloved dog can give him or her a Valentine’s Day gift, too.