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Calling all dog parents! Get ready to show your furry best friend even more love and appreciation on National Dog Parent Appreciation Day on April 19. This day was created by the American Pet Products Association in 2008 as a way to recognize and celebrate the unconditional love and companionship that our canine companions bring into our lives. It's a perfect opportunity to spoil your pup with extra treats, belly rubs, and long walks in the park. So let's take this day to honor all the amazing dog parents out there – you truly deserve it!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inception of the Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The American Pet Products Association inaugurates National Dog Parent Appreciation Day.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>This holiday receives official recognition in the United States.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Growth in Celebration</div><div class='timeline-text'>More pet companies and pet owners began acknowledging and celebrating the day.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Media Spotlight</div><div class='timeline-text'>Media outlets started covering National Dog Parent Appreciation Day, contributing to its popularity.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Social Media Buzz</div><div class='timeline-text'>Increased social media promotion boosted the popularity and awareness of the day, leading to a higher number of participants.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Pandemic Impact</div><div class='timeline-text'>Due to Covid-19 and increased at-home time, more households adopt dogs, creating more dog parents to celebrate this special day.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Plan a doggie day out</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take your furry friend on a special outing to their favorite park, beach, or hiking trail. Spend the day bonding and making new memories together.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a personalized photo album</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather all your favorite photos of you and your dog and create a beautiful photo album to commemorate your special bond. It will be a keepsake you can cherish forever.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make homemade dog treats</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Show your love and appreciation by baking some delicious homemade treats for your pup. You can find plenty of easy and healthy recipes online to try out.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate to a dog charity</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>In honor of National Dog Parent Appreciation Day, consider making a donation to a local animal shelter or rescue organization. It’s a great way to give back and show your appreciation for all the furry friends out there.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a dog-themed party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite other dog parents and their furry companions over for a fun dog-themed party. You can have activities like a dog costume contest, doggy treat buffet, and more. It will be a paw-some celebration of your love for your dogs!</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Our dogs bring endless joy and love into our lives</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>As dog parents, we are lucky enough to have these furry companions who never fail to put a smile on our faces. They offer unconditional love, provide comfort and emotional support, and make our days more exciting. National Dog Parent Appreciation Day is a time to recognize and celebrate the beauty of the human-dog bond.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>We learn responsibility and patience through caring for our dogs</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Being a good dog parent requires significant responsibilities, from providing food and shelter to being their constant source of love and attention. It takes patience and dedication to train them and understand their needs. Through this journey, we become better people as we learn valuable life lessons from our dogs.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>National Dog Parent Appreciation Day is an excuse to spoil our pups even more</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Let's be real - we all love to spoil our dogs, and National Dog Parent Appreciation Day gives us the perfect opportunity to do so without feeling guilty. Treat your dog to some extra belly rubs, their favorite toys, or even a pet-friendly cake on this special day. After all, they deserve it for being such amazing companions!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Dogs Can Smell Emotions</h3><p class='facts-content'>Dogs can pick up on subtle changes in their owner’s scent, which can help them figure out how you’re feeling. For instance, they’ll know if you're nervous or sad even before you realize it yourself.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Dogs’ Sense of Smell is Much More Powerful than Humans'</h3><p class='facts-content'>A dog's sense of smell is estimated to be between 10,000 to 100,000 times more sensitive than humans'. This incredible sense of smell makes dogs excellent at detecting drugs, explosives and even diseases such as cancer.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Most Household Dogs are Omnivores</h3><p class='facts-content'>While dogs are classified in the Carnivora order, most pet dogs could be considered omnivores, as they eat a variety of meats and plants.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Dogs Have Unique Nose Prints</h3><p class='facts-content'>Just like human fingerprints are unique, so are dog nose prints. In fact, they are often used for identifying dogs, as no two dog nose prints are the same.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Dogs Have Their Own "Language"</h3><p class='facts-content'>Dogs have a complex non-verbal communication system, and they use body postures and movements, facial expressions, tail wagging, and ear position to communicate their feelings and intentions to fellow dogs, people, and other animals.</p></div></div>
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