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We’re taking a break from our regularly scheduled food programming to bring you some adorable fluff. Fluff in Corgi form.
And I know how much you guys love Cocoa. She made a cameo in my Instagram Story the other day, and I don’t think I have ever received so many direct messages. Too many “awwwws” and “cuteee!” and heart-eye Emojis to keep track of!
But I understand. I love her, too. She’s not only my first (and only) dog, but she’s a great one at that. She is clearly adorable, but she is also smart, funny, sneaky, fun, happy, always hungry (like all Corgis), and so many other things. She makes my days a lot better, and I don’t know what I’d do without her.
Let me tell you a little bit about Cocoa for those who haven’t met her. Cocoa is going to be 6 in March, and I’ve had her since she was a wee little puppy. I named her Cocoa because she’s a tri-color and I’m a Pastry Chef, and because my mind is pretty much always thinking about chocolate. She loves to go for walks, she loves to go on adventures, and she loves cheese. When she was young, she was an absolute maniac, but she’s calmed down quite a bit. Now, she definitely enjoys her relaxation and quiet time. Oh, and being pampered. After six years, I definitely see why Corgis are the Royal dog.
It’s been snowing (a LOT) lately, and Cocoa hasn’t been able to get quite as many walks. So I decided to throw a Treat Yourself Day for both of us. And we definitely needed one!
I hope that you enjoy this fun post on How to Throw a Treat Yourself Day for you and your pup!
How to Throw a Treat Yourself Day AKA a Spa(w) Day!
Sleep In
Hit that Snooze button because Treat Yourself Day starts with a well-deserved extra hour of sleep!
Relax
Today is all about relaxation. Take the day off, and relaaax. Our Spa(w) Day includes lounging, pedicures, snuggling, yoga, and meditation. Take your pup to get groomed while you get a pedicure nearby. My groomer offers a relaxing blueberry facial for pups. If yours offers a special package, splurge on it for your furry friend! Afterwards, sit outside and enjoy a leisurely lunch on a dog-friendly patio (weather permitting).
Get Muddy
Mud masks for me. Muddy paws for Cocoa, just the way she likes it.
Adventure + Play
Cocoa and I are both happiest in nature: hiking, going to the park, relaxing on the beach, exploring a new neighborhood on our walks. Go on an adventure, get out, and play! Play is so important to dogs, and we can take a page from their book. Research shows that play is as important for adults as it is for children. It relieves stress, boosts creativity, and improves brain function. So play with your pup, take up a creative hobby, join a local sport’s team, and go on more adventures!
Treat Yourself (Literally!)
Now it’s time to treat yourself—literally! Enjoy your favorite human treats while your favorite non-human enjoys theirs! I enjoyed healthy homemade energy bites and Cocoa snacked on her favorite Rachael Ray™ Nutrish® Dog Treats. She loves these. Her favorites are the Nutrish® Burger Bites and the Nutrish® Savory Roasters. They’re made with U.S. farm-raised beef or chicken (as the first ingredient!) and include no artificial flavors, meat-by products, corn, or wheat. Cocoa has a few food allergies and I have to be careful with the ingredients in her treats. I like that these treats have limited ingredients and Cocoa goes nuts for them.
P.S.: I also really love that a portion of sales are donated to Rachael’s Rescue, which helps animals in need. Through 2016, $14 million dollars was raised for pet charities, which supplied much-needed food, supplies, medication, and more. That gets 2 paws-up from Cocoa.
I hope that you’ve enjoyed this post on How to Throw a Treat Yourself Day with Your Pup, and that you have one soon! Find out more about the Nutrish® Dog Treats and grab a coupon, too! I buy my treats from Chewy.com, seen below.
Rachael Ray™ Nutrish® Treats are intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only. Please watch your dog to ensure Nutrish treats are thoroughly chewed before swallowing. Break into small pieces for smaller dogs.
Such a fun idea!! Everyone needs to do this! Spending all day with my pup would be amazing.
We adopted a mutt that I adore almost as much as my children. We would adore a spa(w) day together, especially with such yummy treats. Knowing our purchases do good makes it even sweeter.
This is really great post getting sleep for an extra time is always best. I like that you and your furry friend enjoy and spend time together in fun ways.
I love all these ideas! Cocoa sure is adorable! It always makes me happy when a company gives back to rescue dogs.
I don’t have a pup – but my parents have 2, so I’m sure I could borrow 1 and treat myself! We’re there a lot, so they are comfortable with me lol
Cocoa looks like a really sweet pup. A blueberry facial for dogs? Wow, sounds luxurious!
What a awesome idea to have once in a while a treat yourself day! I should try this!
I think it’s a great idea to treat yourself and your pet. Although I don’t have any dogs, I do have cats. I do hope that someday I will have a dog so I can do this too.
This is such great happy treats for them our furbaby for sure love this one.
This post is too cute! I have to make sure to pickup these dog treats for my bestie’s fur baby.
A nice day of fun, relaxation and snacking with the dog sounds perfect. It’s nice surprising pets with new tasty treats.
I’ve never seen the streets before. My pup would love them. I am definitely going to have to see if I can find them. I love the idea of treating yourself well with your pup.
Awww these are some really lovely ideas to spend time with your pup. You really should just try and enjoy every moment with them. I miss spending time with my dog.
Ha Ha! I would want to see the ingredients of the dog treats – sometimes they’re healthier than human treats! 😉
How sweet! I only have cats, and I’d love to include them in my day, but they’d be all, “What?” I mean, if treats were involved, they might for like 5 minutes.
My puppy loves treats, so I am going to get these for her. She will be so happy.
Puff!!!! Can’t wait to hang with you guys and that little fluff of happiness again!
Corgi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh my goodness is this post cute!!! I totally want to make them human treats now! #client
haha, thank you Amy! 🙂