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Costume
Contest
Create scoresheets and
arrange guests along a long catwalk. Ask each guest to
model his or her costume in turn, while the others
write down a score. Award prizes.
Treat Hunt
Hide treats around the
yard or party room and let dogs find them.
Howling
Contest
Get the dogs howling and
award prizes for the loudest, funniest, weirdest,
longest, etc.
Photo Contest
Keep the fun going after
the party. Pass out disposable cameras and ask guests
to take pictures. Share the best ones with all the
guests, and name a winner for funniest picture.
Bobbing for
Tennis Balls
Fill a large plastic tub
or shallow bucket with room-temperature water, then let the
dogs bob for tennis balls.
Fun-Raiser
Ask each guest to bring a
toy for a local animal shelter. Collect toys at the
door, putting a gift card on each toy with the name of
the dog giving it. When you take the toys to the
shelter, share their comments with all your guests who
donated. Take pictures, too.
Dog/Owner
Look-Alike Contest
Ask each owner to come
dressed like his or her dog. Whether or not the dogs
are in costume, this can be hilarious (imagine human
"Collies," "Yorkies," "Bassets" and "Pugs"). Award
funny prizes appropriate to the breed, such as shampoo
to the person who makes the best fluffy dog, a scented
candle to the best hound, etc.
Tricks for
Treats
Ask each dog to perform an
obedience command or trick and provide treats for
rewards. This can be entertaining if all dogs are
leashed and one dog and owner at a time gets up before
the group to do the trick. Dogs who don't know any
tricks can still perform simple commands such as
"come" and "speak."
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