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13 Ways To Spoil Your Dog On National Spoil Your Dog Day (August 10)

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Realty 179530

 

Nina Hollander, Charlotte's Pet-Friendly Realtor®

Reminds All Dog  Parents That August 10th Is

National Spoil Your Dog Day!

 

“If you don’t own a dog, at least one, there is not necessarily anything wrong with you, but there may be something wrong with your life.”

– Roger A. Caras

 

dogs

 

National Spoil Your Dog Day is all about pampering our dogs and making them feel extra special. It's believed that the origins of this day go back to the early 2000's and it's a great day to spoil our dogs with extra cuddles, treats, toys, pampering. 

 

“Everything I know I learned from dogs.”

– Nora Roberts

 

“A dog will teach you unconditional love. If you can have that in your life, things won’t be too bad.”

– Robert Wagner

 

 

13 WAYS TO SPOIL YOUR DOG ON NATIONAL SPOIL YOUR DOG DAY:

Why not make your dog's day as special today as your dog makes every day special for you?

  1. Treat your dog to a special meal
  2. Go for a long walk
  3. Give your dog a massage
  4. Give your dog a new toy
  5. Snuggle up with your dog and watch a movie
  6. Plan a dog-friendly outing to the park, the beach, a hiking trail
  7. Set up a play date
  8. Take a nice drive with your dog
  9. Take your dog for a swim
  10. Upgrade your dog's bed or water bowl and dish
  11. Buy your dog a new leash and collar
  12. Let your dog get dirty
  13. Make your dog homemade treats

 

“It’s just the most amazing thing to love a dog, isn’t it? It makes our relationships with people seem as boring as a bowl of oatmeal.”

– John Grogan

 

"No one appreciates the very special genius of your conversation as the dog does.”

– Christopher Morley  

 

“The great pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too.”

– Samuel Butler

 

“You know, a dog can snap you out of any kind of bad mood that you’re in faster than you can think of.”

– Jill Abramson

 

This National Spoil Your Dog Day provided by Nina Hollander, Coldwell Banker Realty,  Greater Charlotte region's pet-friendly residential real estate expert. I've been opening doors for Charlotte area home buyers, sellers, and their dogs since 1999.

 

“My fashion philosophy is, if you’re not covered in dog hair, your life is empty.”

– Elayne Boosler

 

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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Nina - while I might disagree with the use of the word, spoil, I see how pet pampering is practiced by many.  Such things are not necessarily indulgent but merely an indication of what furry companions can provide. 

Such perspective may not be perfect but the pursuit of it can have pawsitive results.  In many ways.  🐾

Aug 10, 2024 07:39 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Michael Jacobs hi Michael... well, you know I didn't come up with the Spoil Your Dog Day terminology. So while agree with you on the pampering, I needed to just "go with the flow." 

Aug 10, 2024 07:45 AM
Michael Jacobs

Nina Hollander, Broker - I understood that.  While some may get their feathers ruffled by comments, I know you can comprehend how rough it can be to bark in these parts and beyond.  

Aug 10, 2024 07:59 AM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

I do love how some treat their dog better than many treat their child.  Thanks for sharing, make it a great Saturday and enjoy your weekend!

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

Aug 10, 2024 08:01 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Bill Salvatore - East Valley hi Bill... these days our dog and cat are our children. The human children grew up a long time ago, as did the grands.

Aug 10, 2024 08:40 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Nina- I love this!   I am at the time dogless but I would reach out and give my dog a big hug. 

Aug 10, 2024 08:07 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Kathy Streib thanks, Kathy. I hug my Bingo at least once a day. 

Aug 10, 2024 08:40 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Nina,  I wish I had my Brandy yet to spoil her.  Well like your quotes also that you are sharing with us.

 

Aug 10, 2024 08:07 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Will Hamm hi Will... in reality, I don't think we ever get over missing our pets when they cross the rainbow bridge.

Aug 10, 2024 08:41 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This is good information to share with dog owners.

Have an outstanding weekend.

Aug 10, 2024 10:18 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Hi Roy... thanks and wishing you and Dolores a very nice weekend, as well. I've just scheduled my other hip replacement for August 28th.

Aug 10, 2024 10:58 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Nina,

I will certainly stop and hug my daughters precious "Bella" today! In fact she is close to being 10 years old this month! She might be paddle boarding on the lake today! LOL!

Aug 10, 2024 10:33 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Dorie Dillard Austin TX hi Dorie... Bella is just adorable. I could never get my Bingo out on water. He hates the "wet." He resists going out even if only the ground is wet.

Aug 10, 2024 10:59 AM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thank you, Nina, for sharing these pawsitively delightful ways to spoil our furry friends on National Spoil Your Dog Day! I'm definitely planning on taking my pup for a drive—though I might want to make sure I’ve got my best seatbelt for him; let’s just say last time he thought he was the co-pilot and made himself comfortable in the driver’s seat!

Aug 10, 2024 11:39 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Lew Corcoran hi Lew... my dog is pushing 50 pounds... so making himself a co-pilot would be crowded! I have a seat belt in the front passenger seat for Bingo. He likes to sit up and watch the world go by. He does get a little crazed when we stop at a light if he sees a dog in a car next to us.

Aug 10, 2024 12:57 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Nina I want these things done for me, with maybe the exception of #10 & #11.   🤣

Aug 10, 2024 12:06 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

George Souto hi George... I can see why you'd want to pass on #10 & #11! 

Aug 10, 2024 12:57 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists
 
Nina, I'm sure you don't wait for a special day to pamper your pup, isn't it an ongoing thing, right? Haha!
Aug 10, 2024 12:24 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 you got that right, Sheila. My Bingo thinks it's spoil your dog day every day!

Aug 10, 2024 12:58 PM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Nina Hollander, Broker great quotes and list of ways to spoil a dog on National Spoil Your Dog Day.

Aug 10, 2024 01:41 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

John Pusa thanks, John... and thank for popping by. Wishing you a great rest of the weekend.

Aug 10, 2024 01:46 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Nina Hollander, Broker  loved your post and I guess I missed this day as well, George Souto  did not ping me earlier:))) the good news is about the bed if we buy Holly a new bed that means we are getting a new bed too since she sleeps on our bed:)))Endre

Aug 10, 2024 09:59 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Endre Barath, Jr. hi Endre... Bingo starts out on my bed, but most nights quickly moves to his own at the foot of our bed. Mr. Marlow, however, does sleep right next to me. Bingo also has more beds... one in my office, one in my husband's office/tv room, one in his kennel where he likes to nap when no one is at home. They all need replacing now and again.

Aug 11, 2024 04:57 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

That is a pretty extensive list and I am sure there are even a few more things you might add to it, haha.

Aug 11, 2024 05:02 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Brian England hi Brian... I wanted to keep the list at a simple baker's dozen and also at my lucky number of 13! :)

Aug 11, 2024 05:38 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Dogs are the most amazing animals. We are very lucky as humans to have such loyalty.

Aug 11, 2024 06:00 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty good morning, Jeff... they are indeed loyal and we are fortunate to have it. No one is ever as happy to see me walk through my door as my dog and my cat. They follow me every where. My husband calls them my entourage.

Aug 11, 2024 06:17 AM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

I don't know about the other 4 legged buddy owners in here but mine was spoiled about 370 days out of the year.  Yes, she had a few extra's thrown in.  And if it was not daily she let me know immediately.  m

Aug 11, 2024 07:05 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho good morning, Mark... I think most of us who are dog parents spoil our pups each and every day of the year... but on this day... maybe we pamper them just a little bit more. :)

Aug 11, 2024 07:26 AM
Brenda J. Andrew
ULTIMA REAL ESTATE - Willis, TX
Professional Realtor in N Houston & Corpus Christi

Good morning Nina Hollander, Broker .  I missed the day, but will definitely reach out to family and friends and see how they spoiled their dogs.  I do have to say I was at my parents that day though and spoiled their dog without realizing it was his special day!  I love dogs but with our schedules, it just isn't in the cards right now.  Maybe someday!  

Aug 11, 2024 07:35 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Brenda J. Andrew RENE, PSA, MRP, SRS hi Brenda... we never had dogs (just cats) when we lived in NY City, Paris, London. Once we moved to Charlotte where we have a yard and at least one of us who is home at any given time, we got ourselves a dog. We are on our third dog 28 years later.

Aug 11, 2024 08:14 AM
Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan
Samson Properties - Bowie, MD
I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

Nina I definitely think that giving a Dog a massage will make any dogs day since I am sure they don't get that everyday. After reading this post,I might have to consider getting a dog someday.

 

Thanks for sharing.

Aug 12, 2024 11:45 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan hi Lanre... once you've had a dog, you won't know how you've lived without one!

Aug 12, 2024 02:04 PM
Debbie Laity
CinaJones Real Estate - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County

Now that Lucky has cancer, every day is spoil your dog day in my house. Indio gets to enjoy the benefits as well. I can't give one dog a fresh bone and not the other. Right?

Aug 12, 2024 03:24 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Debbie Laity good morning, Debbie... I'm so sad about Lucky. I know you are providing him a wonderful life. As for spoiling both, when it comes to dogs what you do for one you need to do for the other.

Aug 13, 2024 04:23 AM
Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Nina Hollander, Broker - in my lifetime I had many dogs and they were all special. I confes to spoiling them all! But is was worth it in return for so much unconditional love. 

Aug 12, 2024 08:56 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP good morning, Patricia... I'm guilty as charged... I've never had a dog or cat who wasn't spoiled to death!

Aug 13, 2024 04:23 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hello, Nina Hollander, Broker I missed this post earlier, as we were certainly dog owners, and we do miss our furry friends. They gave us lots of joy and sweet memories. Now, we get the dog sit for our daughter whenever she brings them home. 

Aug 13, 2024 11:23 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Jerry Newman hi Jerry... when our precious Gracie passed away it took me more than three years to think about another dog. Adopting our Bingo three years ago was the best thing we ever did. 

Aug 13, 2024 01:39 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

Stopping by a past clients house, I realized how much a dog or cat elevates the spirits and yes, they all deserve to be spoiled by their humans, Nina!

Aug 14, 2024 07:06 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Might get another kitty soon. My heart needs that pure affection or being snubbed occasionally! 😸

Aug 14, 2024 07:07 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! my fur babies help keep a smile on my face through out each day! And my kitty never snubs... of course, I think he's part dog.

Aug 15, 2024 04:46 AM