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Puppy Showers and Dog Showers

Updated: Jul 8

A puppy with a party hat on
Let's Have a Pawsome Time!

Let's Have Some Fun! The Forecast calls for:

Puppy Showers and Dog Showers!

Years ago, an expectant mother could also expect to have a baby shower for her firstborn. As is tradition, a baby shower is complete with a guestlist of family of friends who gather at a home or restaurant. While they are nibbling on food, there are usually baby-themed games, such as baby bingo and the five-second rule game, where you have five seconds to guess answers in a baby-related category. After that, the mom-to-be sits and opens the gifts and cake is served. 


Well, things sure have changed. Expectant mothers still have baby showers, but the forecast now sprinkles a new type of shower: Puppy showers and Dog Showers!


A puppy in the shower
There's a New Type of Shower! Puppy Showers!

More emphasis is placed on dog ownership these days, and there is more reason to celebrate in the process. 


Puppy Showers and Dog showers are becoming increasingly popular and follow a similar theme for someone who is in the process of adopting or has recently adopted a new furry baby into their home!


Puppy in the shower
Welcome a New Pup into Your Home

Unfortunately, most restaurants won’t allow a room filled with dogs, so these showers are usually held at someone’s home, preferably with a large yard. This is especially helpful if a lot of furry guests will be attending!


four puppies wearing party hats
It's Party Time!

As you might have guessed, a puppy shower is complete with all the traditional themes but with a little twist.


five puppies wearing party hats
Where's the Treats?

The invitations should be dog-themed. It’s fun to get creative!


Three puppies holding a sign saying You're invited
Get Creative with Invitations!

Be festive and hang a banner in the front yard with a picture of a dog, saying, “It’s a Boy!” or “It’s a Girl!”

An adorable pink house with a banner that says It's a girl
Let everyone share your good news!

There are puppy games for the attendees as well as puppy games for the “humans”! Instead of guessing how many jelly beans are in a jar, guess how many milk bones are in a cookie jar!


Typical baby showers sometimes have a wishing well for extra gifts such as diapers or small toys. Why not create a similar wishing well in the shape of a toy box?


Think outside the box for what to use as a table centerpiece:  A statue of a dog or a dog bowl filled with treats are just some ideas.


When it’s time for the dessert, why not shape the cake like a dog bone or paw print? (Just make sure that the pups only get treats meant for dogs, and your human guests would most likely prefer treats meant for humans)!


A pink cake with two dog bones on the front
Don't Forget the Cake!

For gift ideas, think of what the guest of honor might need. Select anything from treats, collars, personalized leashes, toys, training books and/or clickers, dog beds, pooper scoopers and more. I bought my dogs a martingale collar. They are great for training! The mom-to-be can even create a gift registry to help guests decide what to bring.



Since I write many dog-related books, I have also created baby books catered explicitly to dogs (and a separate one for kitties). In addition, I made a Pet Medical Journal, which would be a great tool to keep a record of the new pup’s veterinary visits and expenses.


Don't forget decorations- party streamers. There are even string lights shaped as paw prints! (Just be sure to make sure your canine guests can't ingest any of your decor)!


String lights shaped as paw prints
Don't Forget Decor!



No shower would be complete without gift favors for the guests. It’s fun to create something dog-related, such as a human treat shaped like a bone, a dog keychain, paw print shaped soaps, dog magnets, or bracelets with dog charms. You can find gift bags or boxes with dogs or paw prints on them on Amazon!


Blue and tan cookies shaped as paw prints
Don't forget party favors

Of course, one must ensure their new puppy is comfortable around many people. In addition, the furry guests all have to get along. If that’s not possible, no steadfast rule says the pups need to attend! After all, this is a party for the Mom (or Dad), so it’s OK to invite only humans!

The important thing is to have fun with it!


Have a pawtastic time!


A puppy sleeping on a tan blanket.
Your new Pup will Surely Need a Nap Afterward!

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