{"id":1406,"date":"2022-02-07T11:53:38","date_gmt":"2022-02-07T19:53:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orange-county-dog-training\/?p=1406"},"modified":"2024-06-26T21:50:44","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T04:50:44","slug":"make-your-dog-your-valentines-date","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orange-county-dog-training\/make-your-dog-your-valentines-date\/","title":{"rendered":"Make Your Dog Your Valentine&#8217;s Date"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For some, Valentine\u2019s Day can be a dreadful holiday. This holiday can become overwhelming and lonely, from the expensive dinners to the sold-out flowers. Whether you have a valentine or not, one member of your life will love you unconditionally &#8211; your dog. Skip the regular dates and go on a date with your dog this Valentine\u2019s Day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have A Picnic<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/dog-training-pittsburgh\/uncategorized\/summer-picnic-safety-tips-for-your-dog\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> picnic is a dog\u2019s dream<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with the allure of running and playing outside combined with the potential for yummy treats. Grab some dog-friendly snacks like apples, carrots, or pineapple for your and your furry friend to munch on. If you can picnic outside, take them to their favorite park and grab their favorite toy. If it is too cold where you live, try having a picnic indoors!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dinner for Two<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you would rather spend a meal with your dog, try cooking a nice dinner. Make some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/nashville-dog-training\/tips\/dog-friendly-fruits-vegetables\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dog-friendly meals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or make them a special treat. If you don\u2019t feel like cooking, try ordering in instead.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dog-Friendly Restaurant<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orange-county-coastal\/2019\/irvine-california-dog-friendly-restaurants\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dog-friendly places to eat in California<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you would instead take your date outside the home. This holiday is the perfect time to try out some new restaurants you have wanted to try. Grabbing yourself and your fido a treat can be a great way to bond.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grab A Treat<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valentine\u2019s Day is the perfect time to hop on the sweets bandwagon. Several chain restaurants like Starbucks and Shake Shack have dog-friendly treats for your furry friend. Grab a sweet treat with your dog for a night in!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take A Hike<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you live near a trail, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/colorado-springs-dog-training\/1514\/2021-guide-to-doggie-hiking-gear\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">taking your dog for a hike<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be the perfect way to spend Valentine\u2019s Day. Spending quality time with your puppy by hiking can benefit your relationship. It is a great way to burn off some steam before coming home for a cozy night in.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go Shopping<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who said shopping was just for humans? Buy yourself and your cute dog some gifts for the special day. Have a little retail therapy with your dog by going to your nearest pet store and letting them pick out some of their favorite toys and treats.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch A Movie<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019d rather spend the holiday in, try watching a movie or TV show with your fido. There are several <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/east-bay-dog-training\/fun-dog-stuff\/netflix-shows-to-watch-with-your-dog\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pet-friendly movies and shows<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that are enjoyable for both our furry friends and us humans. Grab some popcorn or a pet-friendly movie treat and binge the night away!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listen to Music<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a local concert or theatre you can attend with your dog, now is the time to do it. Dogs love music and are sure to be excited to try something new with their owner. If the weather doesn\u2019t cooperate, have a concert at home. Play some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/north-pinellas-dog-training\/dog-tips\/can-music-calm-my-dog\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">music for dogs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and dance the night away.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you are spending Valentine\u2019s Day alone or in companionship, including your dog during this holiday can strengthen your relationship. Your dog is sure to feel the love, and you will likely feel it too. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/st-petersburg-dog-training\/ways-to-bond-with-your-dog-everyday\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cuddle up with your furry friend<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on this day of love. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For some, Valentine\u2019s Day can be a dreadful holiday. This holiday can become overwhelming and lonely, from the expensive dinners to the sold-out flowers. Whether you have a valentine or not, one member of your life will love you unconditionally &#8211; your dog. Skip the regular dates and go on a date with your dog&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orange-county-dog-training\/make-your-dog-your-valentines-date\/\">Read More <i class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":274,"featured_media":1407,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[14589],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1406","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-seasonal"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orange-county-dog-training\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1406","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orange-county-dog-training\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orange-county-dog-training\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orange-county-dog-training\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/274"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orange-county-dog-training\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1406"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orange-county-dog-training\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1406\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1410,"href":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orange-county-dog-training\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1406\/revisions\/1410"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orange-county-dog-training\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1407"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orange-county-dog-training\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1406"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orange-county-dog-training\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1406"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orange-county-dog-training\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1406"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}