To prepare you for the year ahead, we have compiled a list of dog-related celebrations for 2023. Some of these dates and observances are in the USA, the UK and some are worldwide. Altogether they are all dog related and we dont see why we cant celebrate them all, regardless of country.
January
Walk Your Dog Month. One of our new year's resolutions is to make sure we get our 10,000 steps in, every day. Great way to burn off the Christmas chocolates and the wicked cheese board.
2nd Pet Travel Safety Day. See rule 57 of the Highway code in the UK.
6th Standard Poodle Day.
7th Alaskan Malamute Day.
8th Labrador Retriever Day.
9th Australian Shepherd Day.
13th French Bulldog Day.
14th Dress Up Your Pet Day.
17th Boxer Day.
22nd Yorkshire Terrier Day.
24th Peanut Butter Day. Dogs love the stuff, BUT remember its important to use dog safe peanut butter. With recipes like this, we would eat them too
February
Pet Dental Health Month.
Just like humans, our dogs' teeth need looking after too. Indie (Jo’s Westie) enjoys a good bone a few times a month to keep her knashers sparkly. Remember NEVER GIVE A DOG COOKED BONES. There are also toothbrushes that can help remove any build up.
3rd full week in February: National Drink Wine with Your Cat Week.
What we want to know is where is the National Drink Wine with Your Dog Week?
2nd Brown Dog Day.
3rd Doggy Date Night.
3rd Golden Retriever Day.
5th World Animal Reiki Day. We are huge fans of Reiki and its benefits. We have a few customers who offer this as an add on service and the results are amazing.
19th National Boston Terrier Day.
20th National Love Your Pet Day.
22nd Marie Day. Designated by Walt Disney Japan. OK we know its not dog related, however as this is one of our top 5 Disney movies -
22nd Walking the Dog Day.
23rd International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day and National Dog Biscuit Day. There are some really easy recipes on the internet and they would make lovely treats for your customers. If you're hopeless like us at baking then we recommend Rudis
March
5th - 11th Professional Pet Sitters Week.
14th - 21st Pet Theft Awareness Week (UK).
9th - 12th Crufts. The world’s largest dog show is held in Birmingham, England. Paws will be there this year, as a visitor, super excited. If you are going too, keep an eye out for Jo!
1st National Welsh Corgi Day.
8th International Akita Day.
13th K-9 Veterans Day.
14th Pet Theft Awareness Day
15th National Catio Day.
20th Dogs in Yellow Day. Created by the UK’s My Anxious Dog, this awareness day shines the light on anxious and reactive dogs, often identified with bright yellow leashes, harnesses and collars. #DogsinYellow -
23rd National Puppy Day.
25th National Newfoundland Dog Day. Did you know that they only need 20-40 minutes of exercise a day! Indie needs that twice a day (westie) but they never say no to walkies.
27th National Terrier Day. Created in the UK by Scruffy Little Terriers, this holiday celebrates all terriers. Share your photos with #nationalterrierday. -
30th Take a Walk in the Park Day.
April
Active Dog Month.
Canine Fitness Month.
National Adopt a Greyhound Month.
National Pet Month. (UK)
2nd - 8th National Raw Feeding Week. We are a huge advocate for raw feeding and have seen the benefits in so many ways. We always recommend Jack Wolf to newbies considering a species appropriate diet.
1st International Bull Terrier Day.
10th National Hug Your Dog Day.
11th National Pet Day.
11th Dog Therapy Appreciation Day.
19th National Dog Parent Appreciation Day.
21st Bulldogs are Beautiful Day.
22nd National Beagle Day.
24th Lost Dog Awareness Day.
26th National Kids and Pets Day.
26th International Guide Dog Day
27th National Little Pampered Dog Day.
30th National Pet Parents Day.
30th National Therapy Animal Day
May
Chip Your Pet Month. Are your details up to date?
7th - 13th Dog Anxiety Awareness Week. Founded by Assisi Animal Health. -
7th - 13th National Pet Week.
1st National Purebred Dog Day.
1st International Doodle Dog Day.
1st International Samoyed Day. Celebrate this smiling dog named for the Samoyedic people of Siberia, where the breed originated.
3rd National Specially-Abled Pets Day.
7th Mayday for Mutts.
10th German Shepherd Day.
13th National Dog Mom’s Day.
14th International Chihuahua Appreciation Day.
14th Pick Up the Poo Day. This has to be one of our biggest niggles. And that's being polite. You can buy 200 degradable bags for £1.50, is it too much to ask for others to clear up after their dog?
15th Do Lunch With Your Dog Day.
20th National Rescue Dog Day.
27th International Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Day.
29th National Dog Friendly Day. Great place to find those paw friendly days out.
June
4th - 10th Pet Appreciation Week. First week in June.
19th - 23rd Take Your Pet to Work Week®.
1st International Sheltie Day.
2nd National Greyhound Day.
4th International Corgi Day.
8th Best Friends Day.
13th World Pet Memorial Day.
17th National Dog Dad Day. June 19: National Garfield the Cat Day.
18th National Pets in Film Day.
21st National Dog Party Day.
21st National Dachshund Day.
23rd Take Your Dog to Work Day®
July
4th International Whippet Day.
5th Pet Remembrance Day. (UK)
14th Dog on a Lead Day. Launched by the UK’s Best Behaviour Dog Training, highlighting the importance of walking your dog on a lead and respecting on-lead dogs.
15th World Collie Day.
26th National Dog Photography Day.
31st National Mutt Day.
August
National Dog Month.
Rawgust. Celebration of raw feeding for pets.
6th - 12th International Assistance Dog Week.
6th - 12th Give a Dog a Bone Week.
1st National Yorkie Day.
4th Assistance Dog Day.
5th Work Like a Dog Day.
8th National Odie Day. Celebrating Garfield’s cheerful sidekick.
10th Snoopy’s Birthday. A much loved dog from my childhood. They dont make cartoons like that anymore sadly. Everydog has a birthday or a 'gotcha' day and we have the bandanas and bows for those special days.
10th National Spoil Your Dog Day.
16th Saint Roch’s Day. Patron saint of dogs.
26th National Dog Day.
28th Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day.
30th National Holistic Pet Day.
September
24th - 30th National Dog Week.
5th Canine Enrichment Day. (UK)
8th National Dog Walker Appreciation Day.
9th Happy Dog Day. (UK)
10th National Hug Your Hound Day.
13th Scooby-Doo Day. The dog detective made his debut on this date in 1969.
22nd National Walk ‘n’ Roll Dog Day. Honoring dogs in wheelchairs and with mobility challenges.
23rd Dogs in Politics Day (also known as Checkers Day). Recognizing the dogs of politicians.
23rd Adopted Dog Day.
25th National Schnauzer Day.
27th Sighthound Day.
30th - Pet Tricks Day. (UK)
October
1st - 7th National Walk Your Dog Week.
1st National Black Dog Day. In rescues and adoption centres they have something called Black Dog Syndrome as they are often overlooked due to the colour of their coat. This is a day to share those who are looking for a fur-ever home.
7th Poodle Day.
4th World Animal Day.
4th Kindness to Animals Day.
15th National Pug Day. Since 2012, this annual event has celebrated one of the world’s oldest dog breeds.
20th National Fetch Day.
22nd National Make a Dog’s Day.
28th Muddy Dog Day.
28th National Pit Bull Awareness Day.
30th National Treat Your Pet Day.
31st Halloween - Without a doubt it is our most favourite day at Paws HQ. Over recent years it has become really popular in the UK. With every adult, child and pet now taking part in the spooky fun. Now every dog can take part with out fun Halloween bandanas and bows.
November
1st National Cook for Your Pets Day.
2nd International Pet Groomer Appreciation Day.
3rd World Animal Enrichment Day.
12th Remembrance Sunday - A day where we remember those who fought so that we may live in the world we do today. Its also a day to remember the animals that also helped in the war effort from pigeons to donkeys, horses to dogs. They all played such an important part. Please see our Poppy collection for 2023
15th National Shop with Your Dog Day.
16th National Slobber Appreciation Day.
23rd Thankful for My Dog Day.
24th National Border Collie Day.