Have you ever been singing “Happy Birthday” when the birthday boy puts his foot up and pees on the table?
no?
In that case, you’re either really lucky or you’ve just never been to a dog birthday party.
Dog parties for birthdays and adoption anniversaries are a hot new social event in town, according to . wall street journal.
According to a recent YouGov survey, nearly half of American dog owners celebrate their pet’s birthday by buying them a present.
Parties and gifts mean spending money, and money means businesses trying to make a profit by:
- of london dog party company The company plans “paw pads” of all sizes, with on-site dog handlers, behavior therapists and buzzers to alert owners if their pups are making noise.
- new york district dog is a bakery and pet supply store specializing in birthday party supplies.
- polka dogThe Boston-based company sells “party planner” bundles that include bandanas, chew toys and cake batter dog treats.
There’s also a party planner Who specializes in dog parties and hundreds of Etsy. seller They sell all kinds of decorations, costumes, and gifts.
It’s all part of a larger trend…
…People who love their pets.
of majority 62% of Americans own a pet, and 97% say their pet is part of the family.
This means consumers are willing to pay a premium when it comes to their four-legged friends.
Additionally, people seem to like to party when dealing with turbulent times. divorce parties and even Resignation Parties are all the rage these days.
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