Backyard Party – How To Host A Successful BBQ With Dogs In Mind
The next time you decide to put on a small
barbecue party in your backyard during the warm, sunny summer months, make
considerations for your dog and other guest's dogs. Most friend and family
gatherings are planned and entertained without a single thought of providing an
atmosphere where both dogs and people can enjoy themselves together.
And consider for a moment just how more
pleasant the atmosphere will be with your close friends and dear family members
enjoying themselves with a drink and a good hamburger on the deck of your
house, while just off the corner of your eye your dog is having the time of his
life, chasing and being chased by other guest's pet dogs.
Not only will your BBQ appeal to everyone
attending, but how cool would it be to tell them that they can bring their
family pet along for fun and games? So during your next backyard event, take
some time to plan ahead and include these animals in the plan.
Dressing Like A Dog Owning Chef
Plan For Success
According to the Hearth Patio and BBQ
Association, the backyard party trend has blown up into a $55 billion dollar
per year industry. Houses are becoming smaller and more and more families look
towards their home for fun and relaxation. Lawn chairs, picnic tables, and
cooking facilities are all designed to bring the inside party “out”.
What you want to avoid is having your dog or someone else's dog jump up into people's laps begging for food and annoying
the guests. Such behavior can ruin a good time, especially when drinks are
spilled and dog paws just ruined your best friend's shirt
The key is to single out those guests that
have dogs and other dog lovers from the group. A good host for such
dog-planning would have new toys that can be played with between your guests
and the dogs. Many people love to play fetch and tug-of-war with friendly dogs
so why not offer this activity at your BBQ?
Provide a common area for both dogs and
your guests. Invest in a fenced-in enclosure where the dogs can play with each
other without annoying the rest of your guests. And for the dog enthusiasts of
the party who would love to take a break from mingling and head over to the
doggie hangout, a perfect common area keeps the fun and games in harmonious
order.
Consider the seating arrangements you have
made. Think about where each person will be seated and make sure that the dogs
are secured in an area that faces the party. Your pets want to be in on the
action, even if it's just to see what's going on.
If you are hosting a backyard party at
night, consider the safety of your animals. Should you allow them to run free,
attach a small flashlight to each of the dogs' collars. This is a perfect way
for your guests to see them coming without an accident by stepping on the dogs.
You can also attach a bell that jingles which will give people more warning
before a dog is approaching.
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