Have a Puppy Shower

to Welcome the New Arrival

It's great fun to throw a puppy shower. The trend -- recently cited in USA Today's "Trendspotting" secion - is on the rise, and there is truly no limit to how cute things can get.

What a great way to get together with family and friends, "ooh" and "ahh" over fun doggie stuff, and laugh over stories of housebreaking, training class and all the firsts that come along with a new dog.

Puppy showers can celebrate the arrival of a puppy or an older dog. They're usually people only, with one canine guest -- the new arrival. You can have a shower before the dog arrives, to help the new dog parent get everything needed ahead of time, or after the dog arrives, to introduce him or her to the parent's friends.

A party for people means you can have a buffet table, hold your party indoors among breakables, and generally have more flexibility than you can when you invite lots of dogs. 

Just don't call it a shower -- Don't think guys wouldn't enjoy a little acknowledgment (and maybe a gift) when a dog enters their lives.

We provide tips on decorating, announcing the joyous occasion, and serving fun themed treats. We offer ideas for gifts that are thoughtful, useful and adorable.   Next

Free Planning Guide

Party Decorations

Announcements

Gift Ideas

Party Snacks

Shopping - Shower Supplies

Shopping - Puppy Gifts

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