February 2023 Dog Events and Dog Holidays – Dogster

Dogs make the best Valentines, don’t they? The cuddles, the kisses, the unconditional love. Show your pup some ❤️ this month with one of these unique (and easy) gifts — a sure way to lock in some extra cuddle time and licks. Speaking of kisses (and fresh doggie breath), February is also Pet Dental Health Month. Taking care of your dog’s teeth is up there for showing your dog how much you care about her. Good dental health prevents chronic pain and inflammation, and periodontal disease associated with heart, kidney and liver issues.

But 80 percent of dogs end up with dental disease by 3 years old. Pumpkin Pet Insurance surveyed more than 500 pet owners, and 63% reported not regularly brushing their dog or cat’s teeth at home, mostly because their pet won’t let them or dislikes it.

Brushing a dog’s teeth takes practice and patience, but it’s worth it! Did you know there are alternatives to the standard toothbrush?  Try them out and let us know what you think. And in the meantime, send us your ❤️ pictures with your pup to be featured on our social media pages.

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Monthly dog holidays, February 2023

Pet Dental Health Month

Unchain a Dog Dog Month

Dog Training Education Month

Spay/Neuter Awareness Month

Responsible Pet Owners Month

Daily dog holidays, February 2023

February 3, 2023: National Golden Retriever Day
February 14, 2023: Pet Theft Awareness Day
February 20, 2023: Love Your Pet Day
February 22 , 2023: National Walk Your Dog Day
February 23, 2023: National Dog Biscuit Day

February 2023 dog events

Jan 24 – Feb 28, 2023: To kick off Change a Pet’s Life Day on Jan. 24, JC Penney is partnering with 10 animal shelters nationwide and photographing adoptable senior dogs through its Portraits by Lifetouch program. The photos will be displayed on JC Penney’s website. JCPenney is also donating $1,000 to each shelter and giving a $500 gift card toward pet supplies.

Feb 1- Feb 28 ,2023: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s 50 Mile Dog Walking Challenge. Get outside with your dog, log your miles and raise funds for children at St. Jude’s. To join the challenge, visit the Facebook page.

Feb 3-5, 2023: Lehigh Valley Pet Expo. Fun demonstrations, shows and shopping. Held at the Agri-Plex at the Allentown Fairgrounds in Allentown, PA. Visit familypetshows.com for more information.

Feb 4, 2023: Great Lakes Pet Expo. Celebrating its 18th year at the Wisconsin Exposition Center at State Fair Park in Milwaukee. Enjoy live entertainment, shopping and adoptable animals. Buy tickets at petexpomilwaukee.com 

Feb 5, 2023: The Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show is a professional team of performers and their adopted dogs that perform extreme dog sports like dock diving, dog dancing and freestyle disc. The show is family friendly and held at the Sheldon Theater in Red Wing, Minnesota.

Feb 10-12, 2023: Cambridge, Minnesota Kennel Club, All Breed Obedience and Rally Trials, held at Total Recall in Huge, Minnesota. For more information, go to cmck.org

Want to see what dog holidays are coming up in 2023? Check out Dogster’s dog holiday list.