Dogs
Holidays
Goldens, corgis, chihuahuas, and every other tail-wagger. From rescue days to dog moms to hugs, walks, and training.
January
4 holidays
National Train Your Dog Month
Make your furry friend the best behaved pup on the block this National Train Your Dog Month with our top training tips and tricks!
Walk Your Dog Month
January is Walk Your Dog Month - time to get out and enjoy some fresh air with your furry best friend! Don't forget the treats.
National Hug Your Puppy Day
It's National Hug Your Puppy Day - because who needs an excuse to cuddle up with your furry best friend? Get ready for some extra puppy love!
Seeing-Eye Guide Dog Anniversary
On the anniversary of Seeing-Eye Guide Dogs, let's honor these incredible animals and their dedicated handlers who make a difference in the lives of those with visual impairments.
February
7 holidays
Dog Training Education Month
Get ready to unleash your pup's full potential this Dog Training Education Month with expert tips, tricks, and resources for a well-behaved furry friend!
National Brown Dog Day
Let's give some love to our furry friends on National Brown Dog Day! Celebrate with extra treats, belly rubs, and plenty of snuggles.
Sled Dog Day
Get ready to mush and howl on Sled Dog Day, a celebration of these incredible working dogs who brave the cold and conquer any terrain with their strength and determination.
National Golden Retriever Day
Celebrate National Golden Retriever Day with a pup-friendly party! Get ready for lots of cuddles, playtime, and tail-wagging fun!
Doggy Date Night
Bring your pup to Doggy Date Night for an evening of fun! Enjoy activities, delicious snacks, and meet other furry friends!
National Walking the Dog Day
Show your pup some extra love on National Walking the Dog Day - take them for a walk, give them treats, and make sure they get plenty of cuddles!
National Dog Biscuit Day
Celebrate National Dog Biscuit Day with your furry friend - whip up some homemade treats or buy them a special surprise!
March
5 holidays
National Welsh Corgi Day
A fun observance on March 1 honoring Welsh Corgi dogs, celebrating their friendly, playful, loyal, and energetic nature as beloved family pets.
National K9 Veterans Day
An appreciation day on March 13 honoring the service, sacrifices, and contributions of American military working dogs, police K9s, and other service canines throughout history.
Dog Theft Awareness Day
An awareness observance on March 14 raising awareness of dog theft dangers, promoting prevention strategies like microchipping, and advocating for stricter legislation against pet theft.
Dogs in Yellow Day
A behaviourist told Sarah Jones to tie a yellow ribbon to her anxious spaniel's lead; strangers saw it, decided Bella looked sweet, and came over to pet her. March 20 is her attempt to make the signal mean something.
National Puppy Day
The photographs of floppy-eared eight-week-olds are the easy part of this day. The harder part is what happens to the puppies nobody posts, which is why the whole thing points at adoption.
April
10 holidays
Dog Appreciation Month
Some 14,200 years ago, people nursed a dying puppy through weeks of sickness, then buried it beside two of their own; thirty days of appreciating dogs is a young tradition by comparison.
Canine Fitness Month
Get ready to unleash some fun and fitness with your furry friend during Canine Fitness Month! Join in on the activities and challenges for a healthier pup.
Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month
It's Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month - don't forget to protect your furry best friend with preventative measures and regular check-ups at the vet!
National Hug Your Dog Day
A dog and its owner gazing at each other raises oxytocin in both, a loop that does not appear in hand-raised wolves. The day asks for a hug instead, from an animal built to run rather than be held.
Dog Therapy Appreciation Day
Give your furry friend some extra love and attention on Dog Therapy Appreciation Day - they deserve it for all the joy and comfort they bring into our lives!
National Dog Parent Appreciation Day
It's time to give a big thank you to all the amazing dog parents out there - celebrate National Dog Parent Appreciation Day with your furry best friend!
National Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day
Bull-baiting, recorded in England as early as 1210, is what the breed's grip and low center of gravity were built for. April 21 asks you to love the snoring, wrinkle-folded result anyway.
National Lost Dogs Awareness Day
Help lost dogs find their way home this National Lost Dogs Awareness Day - spread the word and join in on local events to make a difference!
National Little Pampered Dog Day
Give your furry friend some extra love on National Little Pampered Dog Day - pamper them with treats, toys, and lots of belly rubs!
International Guide Dog Day
On International Guide Dog Day, we honor our four-legged heroes leading the way towards a world of accessibility and independence!
May
5 holidays
National Purebred Dog Day
On National Purebred Dog Day, let's honor and celebrate the unique qualities and history of purebred dogs - they deserve all the love!
International Doodle Dog Day
Celebrate International Doodle Dog Day by adoring these doodly delightful dogs, doodling a doodle, and giving your beloved pooch an extra belly rub!
National Dog Mom’s Day
Dog moms get the Saturday right before Mother's Day, no accident; in the AVMA's 2024 figures, 88.8 percent of US dog owners view the dog as family.
International Chihuahua Appreciation Day
Chihuahuas top out at six pounds, yet a 2013 study found a maternal DNA marker tying the breed to dogs of Mexico before Columbus; owners mark the day with photos, meetups, and rescue fundraisers.
National Rescue Dog Day
Show your love for our furry friends this National Rescue Dog Day - adopt, donate, or volunteer with a local rescue organization today!
June
5 holidays
International Corgi Day
Write June 4 the short way - 06/04 - and squint: the digits look like the word corgi. That pun is the whole reason the day sits there, and the four organisers who started it built it as a fundraiser for corgi rescues.
National Dog Dad Day
Salute to the tireless, treat-giving doggy dads out there! National Dog Dad Day is about celebrating our paw-some pet-loving partners.
Ugliest Dog Day
Celebrate the unique beauty of all pooches on Ugliest Dog Day - show your pup some extra love and appreciation with treats, toys, and cuddles!
National Dog Party Day
Get ready to paw-ty on National Dog Party Day! Invite your furry friends for a day filled with treats, games, and lots of tail-wagging fun.
National Take Your Dog to Work Day
Experience the joy of work with a wagging tail! On National Take Your Dog to Work Day, make the office feel like home for your furry friend.
July
1 holiday
August
4 holidays
Assistance Dog Day
On Assistance Dog Day, let's honor and recognize these amazing animals who provide love, support, and independence to their owners with disabilities.
National Spoil Your Dog Day
Pamper your pup this National Spoil Your Dog Day with special treats, toys, and activities - they deserve it!
International Blind Dog Day
Honor International Blind Dog Day and celebrate the unique bond between a blind pup and their human - show them extra love today!
National Dog Day
Every breed gets its due, but the day never lets go of the shelter floor: in a country where about 42.6 percent of households keep a dog, attention goes to the ones still waiting for a home.
September
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Responsible Dog Ownership Month
September is Responsible Dog Ownership Month - time to show your furry friend some extra love and care while spreading awareness for responsible pet ownership!
National Service Dog Month
It's National Service Dog Month - a time to honor these incredible animals and their dedication to helping those in need. Let's give them the recognition they deserve!
National Dog Walker Appreciation Day
Show your appreciation to your dog walker on National Dog Walker Appreciation Day! Whether it's a gift, kind words, or just a heartfelt thank you - show them some love!
Hug Your Hound Day
Show your pup some love this Hug Your Hound Day with extra cuddles, treats, and fun activities to make their day special!
Responsible Dog Ownership Day
Show your pup some love on Responsible Dog Ownership Day! Participate in fun activities and help create a bond between you and your furry friend.
National Dogs in Politics Day
Celebrate National Dogs in Politics Day by taking your pup for a walk and showing your support for canine civic engagement!
October
5 holidays
National Black Dog Day
In ASPCA data covering nearly 300,000 animals, black dogs were the most-adopted color of all, at 32 percent of dog adoptions. October 1 runs on a belief about shelters that several studies have failed to confirm.
National Walk Your Dog Week
Grab your furry friend and hit the pavement for National Walk Your Dog Week - it's a paw-some way to bond, stay active, and explore!
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
Help save a life and find your new best friend this Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. Adoption events, promotions, and plenty of love to go around!
National Fetch Day
Celebrate National Fetch Day with your pup - get out and play a game of fetch in the park for some quality bonding time!
National Make a Dog’s Day
Celebrate National Make a Dog's Day by adopting, fostering, or donating to your local shelter - give a pup the forever home they deserve!
