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As dog owners, we know how important it is to involve our beloved pets in the major holidays spread throughout the year. We buy them costumes for Halloween and get them a heart-shaped box of dog-safe treats for Valentine’s Day, but there’s no reason we can’t celebrate them all year long.
There are many different dog-related holidays spread throughout the year. Some are downright silly, like National Dress Up Your Pet Day (January 14), while others are meant to raise awareness about our pet’s health and the care they require, such as Pet Dental Health Month (February). Read on to find a comprehensive list of all the dog holidays you need to know about. Make sure you have a pen on hand to keep track of the dates so you can commemorate them as they come.
January Dog Holidays
- National Train Your Dog Month – January
- Walk Your Dog Month – January
- National Alaskan Malamute Day – January 7th
- National Labrador Retriever Day – January 8th
- National Australian Shepherd Day – January 9th
- National Dress Up Your Pet Day – January 14th
- National Boxer Dog Day – January 17th
- Change a Pet’s Life Day – January 24th
February Dog Holidays
- Dog Training Education Month – February
- Pet Dental Health Month – February
- Responsible Pet Owners Month – February
- National Brown Dog Day – February 2nd
- National Sled Dog Day – February 2nd
- National Golden Retriever Day – February 3rd
- Doggie Date Night – February 3rd
- National Boston Terrier Day – February 19th
- National Walk Your Dog Day – February 22nd
- National Dog Biscuit Day – February 23rd
March Dog Holidays
- K-9 Veterans Day – March 13th
- National Dogs in Yellow Day – March 20th
- National Puppy Day – March 23rd
April Dog Holidays
- International Bull Terrier Day – April 1st
- National Catahoula Leopard Dog Day – April 8th
- National Dog Farting Day – April 8th
- National Dog Fighting Awareness Day – April 8th
- National Hug Your Dog Day – April 10th
- Dog Bite Prevention Week – second full week of April
- National Beagle Day – April 22nd
- National Lost Dog Awareness Day – April 23rd
- National Little Pampered Dog Day – April 27th
- International Guide Dog Day – last Wednesday of April
May Dog Holidays
- National Purebred Dog Day – May 1st
- Mayday for Mutts – first Sunday of May
- National Dog Mom Day – second Saturday of May
- Specially Abled Pets Day – May 3rd
- National Rescue Dog Day – May 20th
- Saint Bernard Day – May 28th
June Dog Holidays
- Pet Appreciation Week – first week of June
- National Greyhound Day – June 2nd
- Ugliest Dog Day – June 20th
- National Dog Party Day – June 21st
- National Dog Dad Day – the day before Father’s Day
- Take Your Dog to Work Day – the Friday after Father’s Day
July Dog Holidays
- Coon Dog Day – July 4th
- National Dachshund Day – July 21st
- National Dog Photography Day – July 26th
- National Mutt Day – July 31st (also on December 2nd)
August Dog Holidays
- National Dog Month – August
- DOGust – August 1st
- Assistance Dog Day – August 4th
- National Spoil Your Dog Day – August 10th
- National Dog Day – August 26th
- Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day – August 28th
September Dog Holidays
- National Service Dog Month – September
- National Dog Walker Appreciation Day – September 8th
- National Responsible Dog Ownership Day – September 21st
- National Dogs in Politics Day – September 23rd
- World Rabies Day – September 28th
- National Dog Week – fourth week of September
- Deaf Dog Awareness Week – last full week of September
October Dog Holidays
- Adopt a Dog Month – October
- National Black Dog Day – October 1st
- National Poodle Day – October 7th
- Bernese Mountain Dog Day – October, though the month and date can vary
- National Pug Day – October 15th
- National Pitbull Awareness Day – October 28th
- National Fetch Day – third Saturday of October
- National Treat Your Pet Day – October 30th
November Dog Holidays
- Adopt a Senior Pet Month – November
- Thankful For My Dog Day – November 23rd
December Dog Holidays
- National Mutt Day – December 2nd (also on July 31st)
Conclusion
As you can see, there are plenty of reasons to honor your pup this year, so make sure you write down the days of some of the holidays and keep track of them in your calendar. Celebrating your dog doesn’t have to be reserved for just one day, though. We here at Dogster believe that every day is a good day to acknowledge the very good boys and girls who have a piece of our hearts.
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