Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with your Dog!

By: Brook Buckholtz, Customer Service Representative at ZimmVet

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with your dog! It’s Saint Patrick’s day and you may want to do something with your furry friend to celebrate, but really aren’t sure what you should do. Thankfully you have a couple options you can choose from; bringing your dog with to go out or sharing a night in. Before you decide here are some tips and ideas on how to ensure you are picking the best option for you both.

Going out with your dog to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day:

• Make sure you know your dog. If your dog is nervous or has high anxiety around large crowds and other dogs consider leaving them home or staying home with them.
• Ensure that you are your dogs advocate. It’s okay to say no!
  • If someone asks to pet your dog and you can tell they are tired say “No, not right now. Thank you for asking though”.
  • If your pet seems uncomfortable because someone is getting too much in their space you can say “Could you please step back? (pet name) just needs a little space right now”.
• Be prepared to leave suddenly if needed.
• Make sure to call and confirm with the bar/restaurant or wherever you choose to go that they are actually dog friendly. Below is a list of dog friendly bars/restuarants in Isanti, Chisago, and Minneapolis area.
  • https://uncommonloonbrewing.com/
  • https://www.thunderbrothersbrewery.com/
  • https://www.stanleysbarroom.com/
  • https://www.psychosuzis.com/
  • https://www.unleashedhoundsandhops.com/
• Try to only stay for a few hours.
• Go during the day instead of in the evening.
• Bring someone else who can help you manage your dog.

Staying home with your dog:

If you choose to stay home with your dog here are some tips and ideas on things to help you celebrate St. Patrick’s day together.

• Dress your pet and yourself up in some festive green clothing!
• Take photos to post on social media.
• Buy them some green treats (shamrocks) and/or toys.
  • You and your dog can also make dog friendly treats at home!
    • https://www.zimmvet.com/blog/recipe-for-fun-with-the-pups/ you can add spinach or green beans to achieve the green color!
• Paint your dogs toenails with green pet friendly dog nail polish!

Whether you choose to bring your pet or stay home we hope you have a great St. Patrick’s Day!