Play a game of musical rugs it is played simillar to musical chairs except that you substitute small throw rugs for the chairs. Remember, one less rug than each dog playing, taking out one rug each time before the music starts again. You can buy inexpensive prizes for both the dog and the owner who are the last ones sitting on a rug.

With summer here, a lot of parties are including pools, for wading, swimming or just cooling off. 

Don't forget to put this information on your invitation. Some of your dog's guest might schedule a trip to the groomer to look nice for the party, only to have their new-do ruined by a romp in the pool and rub dry in the grass.

Don't share human food at your party, even if you normally share your own food with your dog.   Other dogs may want some too, and a squabble could result.  Other dogs may react badly to the rich, sweet human foods.  Make it a party rule, don't  feed anything to another person's dog.

Sugar free foods bad for dogs

Doggie Day Care Centers make a great place to hold your party.  These specialty businesses were built for you dog and offer a fantastic venue for your party, especially if your dog's birthday happens to fall during the cold, rainy or snowy  months.  Talk to your local doggie day care, they are less likely to be busy on weekends.  Be sure to ask about any vaccinations that might be required or any other paperwork that your guests may need to sign.  This type of information or paperwork could be sent with your invitations. Talk with them about staffing, they may be able to assist you in watching the dogs and ensuring a smooth party.

Here is a tasty treat that will be a hit for all your human guests.  This is delicious and looks just like real Puppy Chow.

6 oz. chocolate chips

1/2 cup peanut butter

7 cups of Chex or Crispix cereal

3/4 cup confectioners sugar

Melt chips in a heat proof bowl in a micro wave oven at 15 second intervals stirring until melted.  Stir in peanut butter.  Gently stir in cereal until coated.  Put confectioners sugar in a large plastic bag.  Add cereal mixture shake gently until coated.  Enjoy!

Preserve for Posterity:  Provide disposable cameras for your guests to record all the fun happenings.  Then send copies to all of your guests. Or  use them in your scrapbooking project.   Just slip your puppies photo into the first page of the scrapbook, and he or she will adorn the cover of the book.

Doggie Brunch Invite your friends and their dogs over for brunch.  Bake up some fresh "Gar-licky" Bagels.  FREE Recipe on our Dog Cookies and Treat page.

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