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by | August 10, 2022 · 7:55 am

10 Ways to Make Your Pet Feel Special on National Spoil Your Dog Day

Happy National Spoil Your Dog Day! We love our pets, so why not take some extra time to celebrate all the love and joy our four-legged friends give us? Make your dog feel extra special today with some pampering, playtime, or new treats! Have fun with your dog and take them to do the things they enjoy. Get inspired with these 10 ways to show your pet extra love today.

1. Bonding Time
Your pet loves spending time with you, so carve out extra quality time in your day to bond with your beloved family member. Snuggle on the bed or couch without worrying; be prepared with a pet furniture or bed cover.

2. Family Playtime
Grab a ball or stick and play fetch for an extended period today, or use a rope to play some good old tug-of-war. Let your pet run and stretch his legs and roll in the grass while you enjoy the outdoors as a family.

3. Take a Walk to the Dog Park
Get out of the house and walk around the neighborhood or take a trip to a nearby dog park. Some parks will have events and activities to celebrate this pet-friendly holiday, so if your dog loves to be social, it’s a great chance for her to meet new friends.

4. Create a Homemade Meal
Show your pooch how much she means to you by crafting a homemade meal for her. Just make sure the ingredients you choose for the meal are healthy for your dog before you start.

5. Share a Frozen Treat
Go on a yummy outing and share frozen treats with him! Find a local ice cream parlor or frozen yogurt shop that sells dog-friendly frozen treats and take your dog out for a change of pace.

6. Go Exploring
If your pup enjoys sniffing out new things and exploring new places, take him somewhere he’s never been and have an adventure together!

7. Have a Spa Day
Pamper your pet with a special spa day. Give her a pedicure, massage, or aromatherapy for an extra luxurious day at the spa.

8. Pick Out a New Toy
Show your dog how much playtime means to you by letting him pick out a new toy to play with. Enjoy the bonding time of an outing to the store and the excitement of choosing something new for him to play with.

9. Food Area Update
Spruce up her food and sleeping areas to show how much you care about her well-being. Do a special cleaning of food and water dishes, or get a personalized pet mat with slip-resistant backing to set them on.

10. Fresh and Sweet Dreams
Freshen up your dog’s sleeping space by washing the removable cover on his bed, or if it’s time to replace it, find something soft and plush with extra cushioning for comfort. For older pets, they may enjoy the pressure relief of a memory foam pet bed.

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by | March 24, 2021 · 7:55 am

Live, Love, and Bark with New Farmhouse Dogs Bath Accents

Let your faithful companion guide you through a way of simple living with the lovely Farmhouse Dogs Bath Accents. With classic motifs and neutral hues, these accessories will bring delightful charm to your bathroom while your “fur-ever friend” reminds you to “live, love, bark.”

The Shower Curtain features a classic off-white and black buffalo plaid coupled with embroidered dogs perched on a velvet applique ribbon. We recommend the use of a waterproof shower curtain liner, not included.

Farmhouse Dogs Plaid Shower Curtain

The 5-Piece Bath Set includes a lotion/soap dispenser, a brush holder, one bath towel, and two hand towels. The white ceramic bath accessories have handpainted black accents. The lotion/soap dispenser is shaped like an adorable dog, and the brush holder resembles an openwork doghouse with a pup lounging inside. The off-white towels feature embroidered dogs, cute sayings, and dashed hems in charcoal, silver, and black.

Farmhouse Dogs 5 pc Bath Set

These delightful and classic bath accents are the perfect update for any dog lover’s powder room. Shop the Farmhouse Dogs Bath Collection on the Touch of Class® web site now!

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by | March 23, 2019 · 7:55 am

March 23rd Is National Puppy Day!

Did you remember that there’s a day just to celebrate puppies? If you forgot, that’s okay; accidents do happen in the puppy world. Though pet parents don’t welcome a puppy into their home until the puppy is a couple months old, here are a few facts about newborn puppies in honor of this special day.

According to PetMD:

Puppies can hear a little bit when they’re born, but their ears are still closed until about 14 days of age.

Puppies are born with fur and nails but no teeth. You’ll see their baby chompers around 4 weeks.

At around 4 weeks old, puppies will start to play in groups.

Puppies are born with a blue-gray color to their eyes; expect their true eye color around 10 weeks.

Puppies can’t regulate their body temperature well, so they need to be in an area around 75 degrees.

Newborn puppies sleep about 90% of the day in between feedings.

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by | March 6, 2013 · 8:02 am

National Puppy Day – March 23rd

Freak snow flurries aside, springtime is just around the corner, and nipping playfully at its heels is National Puppy Day! You could hardly pick a more appropriate date than March 23rd; after all, spring is pretty much synonymous with “season of paralyzingly-cute balls of fluff.”

So how does one go about celebrating the day of the paralyzingly-cute? National Puppy Day was established to spread awareness about unlicensed puppy mills selling dogs though various commercial channels. This special day strives to encourage adoption. Often healthier and better socialized than their pet store counterparts, shelter pups mean less vet bills, less heartache, and tons more fun. You’d be hard-pressed to find a better reason to finally get that puppy you’ve always wanted!

If you’re already in possession of a puppy (or an overgrown one, for that matter), you can still get in the spirit by volunteering at your local animal shelter. These puppies—and many other animals, too—need a little extra love until they find their permanent homes. Otherwise, just set aside March 23rd for you and your own dog. Go on a long walk (weather permitting!) or pal around in the backyard. Buy him a sporty neckerchief in anticipation of warm days! Whatever you do, National Puppy Day is great for appreciating the pooch in your life—or bringing a new one into it!

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by | September 19, 2012 · 8:22 am

Celebrate National Dog Week

O, Chieftain of Chew Toys, Sovereign of Sofas, need we further excuse to keep the world revolving about you like an expertly-tossed flying disk? The answer is yes! National Dog Week (September 24th-30th) is nearly upon us, so shake a leg! It’s time to celebrate the canine companion in your life (even if you’re already wrapped around her paw!).

National Dog Week means festivals held in honor of man’s best friend, so keep your eyes peeled for local events! Canine-related festivities afford great opportunities to socialize new puppies, and older dogs will appreciate a little change of scenery and a chance to interact with friends. You’ll be sure to make friends too with people just as fanatical about these amazing animals. The introverted dog and owner might prefer to play some quiet fetch in the park. The family dog might think his time well-spent with his tongue lolling out the car window, surrounded by his people and destined for the beach. If you’re hard-pressed for time, just skirt down the pet aisle and pick up a squeaky toy. It’s your dog’s week, so don’t forget him! May your celebrations be merry, wherever your dog’s paws might lead you!

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