Dog Birthday Pawty- Planner

3 weeks before the Pawty

1. Plan the doggie guest list - who and how many.
2. Decide on the location of the pawty - will it be at home (either indoors or outdoors) or in the local park.
3. Decide if you would like a pawty theme- Wild West, Mardi Gras, Beach/Hawiian, Paw Prints, the ideas are endless.
4. Buy Decorations and Invitations that correspond with your theme. Check out Partyland for these items or make your owm.
5. Decide on pawty games for your "doggie guests", to keep them amused or just have a large box full of doggie toys handy for your guests to help themselves.
6. Pick out the food for human and doggie guest. Don’t forget to order your doggie birthday cake.


Week before the pawty

1. Confirm the pawty guest list.
2. If you are not holding the pawty in your own backyard, make sure you have confirmed the pawty details, such as transport to and from, food supplies and games for your dog birthday party.
3. Shop and prepare the doggie treats and cake. Homemade treats and cookies will keep in airtight containers well past the pawty day.
4. Make up your Pawty Favor packs for your doggie guest to take home with them!

Pawty Day

1. Be sure to have a good supply of 'doggie-do-do' pick up bags, stashed in a handy location for your guests or a poop scoop.
2. Make sure everyone knows which food is for the doggies and which is for the dog owners!! You'll be amazed how similar the treats will look!
3. Make sure you have enough water and dog bowls, for your thirsty doggie partygoers.
4. Parties are lots of fun, but can be hectic at times! Allow for a guest "quiet zone" (2 or 4 legged) to escape to, if they need to get away from the crowd.
All things done and considered...it's time to pawty!!

Extras

Make sure you have your camera batteries well charged, so you can capture the day on film. This will be a memory you'll want to look back on and laugh about later!
The truly pampered pooch might have a professional photographer stop by for a while to take photos of the event. The photo's taken would make a lovely gift for doggie guests and their owners.
Better still, get everyone in on the act! If you're looking for a less expensive alternative, pick up enough one-time-use cameras so that each guest can have his or her own, and let your guests document the day themselves!
Maybe even make a movie of the day, you'll be sure to end up with a lot of great memories....... and a good excuse for another dog birthday party or get together in the park!