National Doggo Day Part 1
A heartfelt, hilarious, and fully guided tribute to your dog’s entire personality and year. Totally original, totally worthy of their day.
Official Rules For The Ceremony
1. Choose 3–5 Awards from the List Below:
| Award Title | What It Means | Prize |
|---|
| The Comeback Kid | Overcame fear, injury, or challenge this year | A new charm or bandana symbolizing their strength |
| Best Supporting Snuggler | Always there when you’re sad or sick | A cuddle coupon or a blanket fort night |
| Zoomie Legend | Delivered the most epic burst of chaos | A new fetch toy or tug rope |
| Best Nap Performance | Most creative or absurd sleeping positions | A cozy new bed or a sleepy-time treat |
| Most Improved Bork | Has learned or grown in a big way | A "report card" and their favorite training snack |
| The Doorbell Drama Award | Still hasn’t figured out how to not bark | A chewy “shut up” bribe treat |
| Snack Acquisition Artist | Most successful in stealing or begging food | A mini charcuterie board with 3 treats |
| Toy Destroyer of the Year | No plushie survived | A new "indestructible" toy |
| The Emotional Support Icon | Gave you everything this year | A slow, intentional cuddle session with zero distractions |
| Most Dramatic Yawn | For the drama queen moments | A silly paper crown and a photo shoot |
| “Who Me?” Award | Most suspicious innocent face after bad behavior | A treat + a sarcastic “innocent” certificate |
| Dog of the Year | For being the whole damn thing | A printed photo, a new toy, and a toast in their honor |
2. Create Their Stage
Lay out their “awards” (treats, toys, papers, bandanas, etc.)
Write or print the award titles on small pieces of paper or notecards
Set up a “stage” area with:
- A towel or scarf as a red carpet
- Fairy lights or background music
- You acting as the host or MC
3. Start The Ceremony
- Announce each award: “Our next category is... Snack Acquisition Artist of the Year!”
- Give a short 1-liner: “For stealing 3 slices of pizza in under 10 seconds.”
- Present the prize
- Applaud like they just won an Oscar
- Repeat until all categories are awarded
Want To Include Your Friends?
This is simply pawfect for a dog mom group, park meetup, or family event.
- Print out the 12 awards
- Each dog can only win a few categories and they have to be different
- Let everyone vote, nominate, or draw from a hat
- Present awards one at a time with cheering, photos, and treats