As pet parents, we can never have enough reasons to hug our furry canine friends – mainly because they are so adorable and cute.
Our pet dogs deserve all the love and care in the world, and the fact is that there is absolutely no limit to the amount of affection that we can show them.
This is probably why April is such a special month for all our furry companions. Did you know that April 10th has been deemed as the National Hug Your Dog Day?
This day calls for extra rounds of hugging where you can throw in some additional cuddles here and there to let your pet how much you love them and what they mean to you.
On this day, you might want to leave everything and dedicate all your time to your pet. While it’s totally up to you how you spend the day, we do have some great ideas to help you celebrate National Hug Your Dog Day in the best way possible.
Prepare a Spa Day for Your Dog
We all love our pedicures, don’t we? After all, who doesn’t like clean feet with nicely trimmed nails, right?
Well, as it turns out, dogs absolutely love their own pawdicures as well, so why not prepare a nice spa day for your furry friend? Spa treatments are an excellent idea to celebrate National Hug Your Dog Day and make your pet feel special.
You can hug your dog after the spa session all you want because it’s national hugging day after all!
Go On a Date
Have you ever gone on a doggie date with your pet? If not, this day is just ideal for doing that! Pick a dog-friendly restaurant, make lunch or dinner reservations for two and go on a date with your furry friend. Some restaurants even have special treats for canines on the menu so that both you and your pet can dine together and enjoy your meals.
If you feel that your dog deserves a little something extra day on this day or if you wish to reward it for being such a good sport, you can do a pit stop at Starbucks (if there is one where you live) and treat your pet to a delicious cup of Puppucino! The chances are that your pooch might love that even more than your hugs!
Go To the Beach
Most dogs love going to the beach, and if your dog is a beach lover as well, you can simply plan a fun day at the beach with your pet.
There are so many exciting and enjoyable beach activities that you and your pet can do together, such as playing fetch, walking along the beach, playing in the water and going for a swim, doing some digging in the soft sand, exploring the area, and so much more!
On the way back home, you can grab a bite and also treat your pet to their favorite food and call it a day!
Invite Other Pet Parents
Dogs generally love socializing and are very social creatures. If your dog also has enjoys around others, why not spend this day with other pet parents?
National Hug Your Dog Day presents an ideal opportunity for socializing and mingling with others where you can either invite them to your house or you can plan a trip to the local dog park. While the canines engage in each other’s company, play games and get some exercise, you get a chance to chat with fellow pet parents and make new friends, too!
It’s such a great idea not just for your own social life, but also for your pets as they get to make new furry friends as well!
Enjoy a Memorable Getaway with Your Pet
How often do you take your pet on a weekend getaway where it’s just the two of you having fun and enjoying a relaxing weekend?
If you don’t remember the last time you did that, perhaps you can plan a memorable getaway with your pet on this day and make it super special for your furry friend.
Search for a pet-friendly accommodation where your pooch is more than welcome to stay, be it a log cabin, cottage, hotel or even a cute glamping tent!
It could be a one-day getaway, but the idea here is for you and your pet to spend some quality time together and have a ball!
Go for Shopping Together
Every time you go shopping, you probably leave your dog at home or with a friend for a few hours, right?
On National Hug Your Dog Day, why not take your pooch along to a dog-friendly store?
While most shopping stores have strict rules about pets, there are some that welcome dogs and even entertain them while the pet owners shop to their heart’s content.
Find a dog-friendly store in your area and go for a fun-filled shopping trip together with your furry friend just this once.
Hug Your Dog Away!
It is national hugging day after all which means showering your dog with hugs and more hugs! So, the only thing left for you to do now is to give your furry buddy some extra hugs and cuddles and end this amazing day on a special note.
Some of you might find it hard to take time out from your hectic and busy schedule and plan these activities with and for your dog. However, it is important to understand here that dogs deserve a thankyou considering how they are so faithful, loyal, helpful, and not to mention, unconditional lovers!
Not just that, but imagine how our furry friends wait for us at the door, wagging their tails excitedly each day and seeing our face is enough to make them happy. So, on National Hug Your Dog Day on April 10th, it’s time for pet owners to go the extra mile and shower their furry friends with extra love, attention, care, and of course, hugs!
