Having a dog theme party can be done in two different ways. A dog theme party can be for your dog’s birthday with his dog friends and dog decorations. The other style can be any birthday or celebration party with a dog theme.

Getting your guests to come will require a bone invitation. If your guests will be dogs, include a real small dog bone for enticement. Party supply stores have specialty bone shaped invitations, plates, napkins and party favors. If your party is host to humans, a dog or bone shaped piñata can add to the festivities.

Some human games include pin the collar on the dog or pin the bone in the dog’s mouth. Both require a blindfold and are played exactly how pin the tail on the donkey is played – closest “pinner” to the correct spot wins. For added ambience, play songs with dog in the title or song. Make a game of it and see who can name the most songs with or about dogs. Another game could be to write the most TV or movie dogs down in a minute. The winner gets a copy of Old Yeller or something related. You can also have a barking contest! The person with the best bark wins a treat.

Dog games can include the basic fetch, Frisbee and shaking hands. If the owners are feeling festive, you could set up a mini-course and run through it. The best dog/owner course runner wins free dog food. Personalized favors could include dog bowls or collars for canine guests. And of course dog bones or tennis balls work as other prizes.

A dog theme party can be a fun thing for any age person – as long as they love dogs! A party planning specialist can also help and organize your event if you require assistance. Have a dog gone good time!