Hey Woofa’s,

Can you believe that Easter is NEXT WEEKEND???

Last year we weren’t allowed to celebrate Easter with family thanks to Covid19.

So this year I’m really looking forward to spending Easter Sunday at Dean’s Nanna’s house with all the family and grandkids.

It’s fun to watch the kids (cough and some big kids) scramble over the Easter Egg Hunt!

We don’t have kids, Billy is our (dog) child!   So I was wondering how we could include him in some Easter fun too this year?

Me being me, wrote a list and decided to share it with you, so all the other puppies out there can have fun this Easter too!

Let me know what you guys think!

HOW TO HAVE A DOG FRIENDLY EASTER!

1. Chocolate! 

Easter is all about the chocolate, am I right?

Well, our human chocolate is not good for dogs!

HOWEVER, there are chocolates that are dog friendly.

All you have to do is either go to your local Pet Store OR Google – Easter Eggs For Dogs and you can find what you like for your dog online!

Just make sure whatever chocolate treat you buy your dog it is marked – DOG FRIENDLY!

2. The Easter Egg Hunt!

We all love a good Easter Egg Hunt.

Running around the yard looking for Easter eggs, trying to get more than anyone else!

Well, why not let your dog join in the fun?

If you have kids, let them do theirs first, then you can make sure none of their eggs are left before putting your dog’s (dog friendly) Easter eggs out.

You don’t want your dog eating human grade chocolate of any kind.

Let your dog sniff one of their dog friendly Easter eggs and then off they go to find more.

It’s not only fun and rewarding for your dog but mentally stimulating as well.

3. Dressing Your Dog Up For Easter!

I like seeing dogs in cute bunny ears, I must admit.

However, only for the Easter pic and then take them off.

Some dogs just don’t like being dressed up.

Be aware of your dog’s body language, if they don’t like having their cute Easter outfit on, take it off them.

Place Easter ornaments and props around them while they sit or lay down but don’t force them to wear stuff that they are not use to.

4. What to Buy Your Dog For Easter?

Again all you have to do is google – Easter gifts for Dogs and so much stuff comes up on-line.

There’s stuff like – toys, doggy Easter eggs, doggy Easter treats, doggy outfits, bandanas, it really comes down to what your dog likes.

I plan on going to our local Pet Store and buying Billy his favourite dog chocolates in a few different flavours.

If you want to buy something for someone else’s dog, put together a little Easter Basket for them.

5. Easter Gatherings!

We leave Billy at home on Easter Sunday when we go to Dean’s Nanna’s house because there’s  quite a few family members, including kids, that go and he’s not use to that.

I don’t believe he would do anything to anyone, don’t get me wrong.  In fact he’d probably sit on my lap all day until the food came out then he’d sit and beg off everyone.

Whether you’re having the Easter gathering at your house or going to someone else’s house, it’s important to be aware of your dog’s needs.

If your dog isn’t use to being surrounded by people and you’ve got guests coming over, make sure your dog has a safe place to go, away from people.

Make sure your guests know NOT to give your dog any chocolate.

When there are kids around, make sure they know your dog’s limitations – no ear or tail pulling, no giving the dog Easter eggs.

If the dog is trying to get away from the kids let the dog go etc.

If you are going and leaving your dog make sure they have everything they need to be safe and comfortable.

We will probably be leaving Billy at my parents place.

Billy is getting over covid anxiety and doesn’t like to be left for long periods of time.

6. Easter Food!

Dogs love food!  People eat lots of food and chocolate over Easter.

Dogs like to give those puppy dog eyes which makes people feel sorry for them and give them whatever it is they are eating.

You don’t want your dog overeating this Easter.

Why not make them an Easter meal made up of their favourite food and allow them some dog friendly Easter eggs?

WHAT DOES ALL THIS MEAN?

We’ve all had a trying year thanks to Covid19, last year we couldn’t celebrate Easter!!

This year, why not have a Dog Friendly Easter and include your fur kids in the fun?

IN THE COMMENTS BELOW – BILLY WOULD LIKE TO KNOW – HOW YOU PLAN ON SPENDING EASTER WITH YOUR DOG/S?