11 Fun Ways to Celebrate National Dog Day 2019

Pamper your pup all weekend long with these fun events, gifts, freebies, and activities.

ModernBeast Dog Bed: How to Celebrate Your Dog This National Dog Day 2019

Happy National Dog Day weekend, everyone!

ICYMI, National Dog Day is celebrated every year on August 26, which is Monday—eep! And even if you already live every day like it’s National Dog Day (guilty!), this weekend is the perfect time to pamper your furry friends.

In honor of the holiday, we’ve rounded up a list of activity ideas, gifts, events, and freebies that will help you give your dog the VIP (very important pup) treatment all weekend long.

xo Heather

P.S. We’ll add more events, offers, and promos as we hear about them, so don’t forget to check back.


#1 Coffee and Canines

If you live in PA, take your dog to Dunkin Donuts for this fun freebie.


#2 Lend A Paw

Buy your pup a new toy from ModernBeast, where 100% of profits go to animals in need.


#3 Yappy Hour

If you live in NYC, head to Hotel Indigo for this fun National Dog Day bash.


#4 No Tricks, Just Treats

Spoil your sidekick by baking these no-fuss dog treats.


#5 Watch and Wag

Snuggle with your pup while you watch ESPN’s special pup programming.


#6 Cue the confetti

Make it a day to remember by throwing your dog a puppy party.


#7 Puparazzi Pics

Use your TikTok addiction to help raise money for the ASPCA this weekend.


#8 Who Let The Dogs Out?

If you live in NJ and NY, hit up all of the fun pup-friendly events London designers Hiro + Wolf are hosting as part of their NYC launch.

Image courtesy of The William Vale

Image courtesy of The William Vale


#9 Pretty in Pearls

Raise money for doxie rescues all weekend long (a cause close to our hearts!) by shopping at Pearls for Pups Co. More info about their great work here.


#10 It’s A Dog’s Life

Splurge on the ultimate luxury weekend with the new pup package that this Menlo Park hotel is offering in honor of National Dog Day.

Image courtesy of Park James Hotel

Image courtesy of Park James Hotel


#11 Stay Cool

Beat the heat of summer’s last dog days with some Fido-friendly ice cream. Find a retailer near you here.

Image courtesy of The Bear and The Rat

Image courtesy of The Bear and The Rat


Happy National Dog Day!

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