How To Host The Perfect Puppy Bowl Party

Getting drunk and watching cute dogs tumble all over each other?

1. Go shopping for some dog-friendly foods.

Things like bananas, chicken-based baby food, carrots, and peanut butter. Make sure you get a list of allergies and dietary restrictions from your guests.

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2. You can make a variety of doggie hors d’oeuvres like…

Here’s a quick and easy recipe for four-ingredient peanut butter biscuits.

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3. Carrot and banana dog treats for health-conscious pups.

Get the recipe here.

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4. Apple and cheddar pupcakes.

Get the recipe here.

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5. Dog-friendly pretzels.

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6. Paw-print biscuits.

Cut dough into circles and use your finger to make the paws.

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7. Football-shaped treats.

You’ll need a football-shaped cookie cutter. Get the recipe here.

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8. And as an entrée…pizza that’s safe for dogs.

Get the recipe here. Do NOT feed them real pizza, which can lead to diabetes and blindness!

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9. For dessert…ice cream!

Get the recipe for dog-safe ice cream here.

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10. Biscuits covered with colored yogurt fondant icing.

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=TzuPLUEFpe8.

Watch this video to learn how to make royal icing for dogs (made from yogurt).

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11. And chicken broth pupsicles.

Get the directions here.

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12. Check the Internet for some store-bought treats and supplies.

Listed below are some very cute treats you can buy online if you’re too lazy to make your own.

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13. Frosted doggie donuts.

Doggie donuts are $6 from Etsy.

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14. Mini cannoli.

$5.99 from Etsy.

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15. How cute are these bone-shaped sprinkles?

$6.99 from K9 Cakery. Safe for dogs!

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Make paw-shaped anything with this silicone muffin pan.

$10 from the Animal Rescue Site.

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16. It’s not a legit party unless doggie booze is involved.

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17. Buy it online.

Get it from Amazon. (Does not contain real alcohol.)

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18. The human guests have to eat too…

Even though they are mostly annoying and should probably just go and have their own party.

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19. Set up a hot dog bar with all the toppings.

It’s easy and requires minimal cooking, so you can get back to making all those dog treats.

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20. If you wanna go all out, make puppy-shaped buns.

Get the directions here.

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21. Tip: Cook hot dogs for a crowd in a crockpot.

No water needed! The moisture from the hot dogs is enough, so there’s no draining of nasty hot dog water when you’re done.

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22. Form tortilla or pita chips into bone shapes.

Get a recipe for chili cheese dip here.

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23. Sculpt a fruit and crudité puppy centerpiece.

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24. Impress everyone with breed-specific cupcakes.

Get the recipe here.

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25. All available alcohol should celebrate the dogs.

See if you can find dog-themed beers (like these from Sea Dog Brewery) from a specialty craft beer store.

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It’s also an excuse to drink Mad Dog.

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27. And for dessert…cake pups.

Get the directions here.

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28. You’ll definitely need some festive decorations to get pups into party mode.

29. Like puppy balloons.

Tape ear-shaped construction paper to balloons and draw on dog faces with permanent marker.

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30. And paw-print balloons.

Use a paw-print stamp to get the effect.

31. Be sure to welcome your guests properly.

Garland is $17 from Etsy.

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Here’s another dog-themed garland, $14.50 from Etsy.

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33. Get your pup in Game Face mode with this knit football helmet.

$25 from Etsy.

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34. Have some appropriate toys ready for the pups to play with.

$2.99 from PetCareRX.

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$4.45 from Pets Adviser.

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Include interactive toys like Frisbees if there are going to be any outdoor games going on.

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37. Stock up on wee-wee pads.

Especially if any of the dogs are actually puppies.

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38. Put together a really good doggie bag as party favors.

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39. Include treats, like these bacon bark sticks.

Get the directions here.

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40. And tiny vials of gentle puppy shampoo.

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41. Make Velcro collar pouches.

Get the directions here. You should include a tag that explains what it is.

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42. Give each puppy an adorable customized dog tag.

Get the DIY here.

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43. Put together jars of dog treat mix.

Get the ingredients here.

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44. Make dog toys in case your guests need something to play with.

Get the instructions for this DIY hedgehog here.

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45. And throw in some really cute Japanese dog stickers.

$3 from Etsy.

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46. Your Puppy Bowl party will be talked about for dog years to come.

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