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If you needed an excuse to shower pups with extra love, there are plenty of official and unofficial holidays ripe for the occasion! From the recently celebrated National Spoil Your Dog Day to National Cook For Your Pets Day, just a couple of months away, they’re a golden opportunity to create memorable experiences for clients, boost revenue with limited-time offerings, and showcase how much you care about every wagging tail that walks through your doors.
And for pet parents? It’s the perfect reminder to carve out a little time for extra snuggles, tasty treats, and playful adventures. Let's walk through some fun, creative ideas for spoiling dogs on special days – or any time throughout the year if they've been a particularly good boy or girl.
Dog Groomers: Pampering with Style
Limited-Time Specials
Offer a “Pup Spa Day” package at a discounted rate. Think luxurious extras like blueberry facials, paw scrubs, or a silky conditioning treatment that leaves coats glossy and fresh. Promote it as a once-a-year indulgence that no dog should miss.
Add-On Services
Upsell with festive touches like nail polish, colorful bandanas, or bowties. Even a simple paw balm treatment can feel like a spa-worthy experience for a pup.
Products to Sell
Stock your front desk with grooming brushes, dog-safe cologne sprays, or leave-in detanglers. Parents will appreciate a way to keep their dog looking fresh between appointments.
Fun Goodies
Send pups home with a “Spoil Your Pup” goody bag: a small sample of treats, grooming wipes, and a thank-you note. It’s a thoughtful gesture that also encourages repeat visits.
Trainers: Treat & Learn
Limited-Time Specials
Bundle obedience classes with something lighthearted, like teaching dogs a new trick. Market it as a way to celebrate by learning something fun — imagine pups leaving with a new “spin,” “wave,” or “kiss” command.
Add-On Services
Offer one-on-one enrichment sessions. Parents love the idea of their pup being mentally stimulated and learning a playful skill that shows off at home or in the park.
Products to Sell
Puzzle toys, clickers, and training treats are perfect impulse buys to tie into the holiday.
Fun Goodies
Snap a photo of each pup showing off their new trick and give owners a “National Spoil Your Dog Day Certificate of Achievement.” It’s cute, memorable, and Instagram-worthy.
Boarding Facilities: Comfort & Luxury
Limited-Time Specials
Offer a free or discounted upgrade to a luxury suite for dogs boarding on a special pet holiday. Once parents see how spoiled their pup can be, they may never book anything less again.
Add-On Services
Consider cuddle time, bedtime stories, or frozen peanut butter Kongs as celebratory upgrades. Even a special tuck-in with a photo update goes a long way.
Products to Sell
Promote cozy blankets, travel kits, or calming sprays at checkout. These items also reinforce the comfort-first vibe of your business.
Fun Goodies
Send parents personalized photo updates of their dogs enjoying Spoil Your Dog Day. A happy pup curled up with a storybook or Kong is priceless marketing.
Dog Parks and Bars: Social Celebration
Limited-Time Specials
Host a Spoil Your Dog “Yappy Hour.” Pair human drink specials with dog-friendly treats like yappuccinos or pup cups.
Add-On Activities
Set up a paw-print art station or mini costume contest with prizes for the most creative looks. You’ll drive traffic, build buzz, and generate shareable social media content.
Products to Sell
Offer branded merchandise like bandanas, collapsible bowls, or chew toys. Tie in your logo so dogs become walking billboards for your business.
Fun Goodies
Run a Spoil Your Dog raffle with prizes donated by local businesses. It’s community-building and fun for attendees.
Dog Daycares: Playtime with Perks
Limited-Time Specials
Include a free photo package or festive bandana with any full-day bookings. Parents love to see their dogs in action, and it’s a great upsell opportunity for future picture packages.
Add-On Services
Schedule enrichment sessions like bubble play, agility courses, or a ball-pit party. Position them as “holiday events” that make the day extra memorable.
Products to Sell
Send home goodie bags with treats, toys, or branded daycare punch cards. The little extras show parents their dogs are cared for beyond the basics.
Fun Goodies
Create a themed Report Card for the day with playful notes like “Max had extra zoomies today!” or “Bella loved chasing bubbles.” Toss in a treat to sweeten the deal.
Pet Parents: Celebrating at Home
Not every celebration has to happen at a business. Pet parents can embrace the holiday in simple, fun, and affordable ways:
- Bake dog-safe cupcakes or cookies. Recipes with pumpkin, peanut butter, or oats are always a hit.
- Host a pup playdate with friends and neighbors. It’s a social treat for both pets and humans.
- DIY enrichment fun like backyard obstacle courses, frozen fruit treats, or a hide-and-seek game with toys.
- Relaxation time — sometimes, spoiling means a cozy evening on the couch with a new blanket, paw massages, and all the cuddles a dog could want.
Nurture Loyalty, One Pet at a Time
Making pups feel special helps strengthen customer loyalty and drive repeat business. At Gingr, we've designed features to make that even easier for pet businesses of all types. Get the tools you need to integrate retail, manage add-ons, and run limited-time specials with the pet-care software that gets you!
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