Parties & Your Dog: How To Make Every Event Dog-Friendly
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Parties & Your Dog: How To Make Every Event Dog-Friendly (Part 2)
A great food addition to any party that kids and dogs can both devour together are those to trusty boneless chicken nuggets and the ever popular mac-and-cheese. You might also find takers for fresh, cubed fruit and veggies, especially if offered with a peanut butter and jelly dip.
Setting a festive table by substituting dog bowls - clean, brand-new ones, of course - for plates is another decorating option.
If your event venue is a backyard or garden, replace chemical lawn pesticides and fertilizers with safe botanical alternatives; Neem Oil for the Garden is effective yet harmless to pets (it's available online and at some health food stores).
Also, arm your dog against mosquitoes and other pests by washing him with an all-natural pet shampoo that contains Neem, which is absorbed by the skin. Neem makes the dog's blood taste absolutely horrible to those unruly pests that fly in for a bite.
For good measure, safeguard against pests by rubbing your dog's skin and coat with a product called Buck Mountain Herbal Gold Parasite Dust, made of Neem and diatom flour. You can also find this product online or at various health food stores. Be sure to replay the mixture if the dog gets wet. And when creating flower arrangements, remember that Lilies are extremely toxic so avoid them at all costs.
Resist the temptation to overdress your dog. At a wedding, say "no" to: four-footed tuxes, bridal gowns, top hats, tiaras, veils and yarmulkes. It's far more humane to replace your dog's ordinary collar with a special-occasion version made of grosgrain ribbon, color-coordinated with what the rest of the bridal party is wearing (inexpensive custom options, complete with useful monogramming is a great option and is serviced by online providers).
Here is a really good look for a large male dog (and especially sharp on a dark-coated mutt): A man's wing collar and silk bow tie from. If it's a kids' party, go head and put an Elmo party hat on the dog, but don't expect him to wear it a moment longer than it takes to snap a photo!
Speaking of photo moments, if you're entrusting archival duties to a photographer who's not conversant with contemporary canine culture, explain to him or her upfront that you'd like to see the dog in as many shots as possible After the last thank-you note is mailed, you'll be so glad to have proof that your party animal was the life of the party!
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