This Bucket List for You and Your Dog Will Help You Make Every Moment Count

jul 4, 2022

They don't say that dogs are "man's best friend" for nothing—these furry creatures really do feel more like pals than pets once you spend enough time with them.

Looking for a way to make the most of your time with them? It's easy—just check out this list of ideas for your dog bucket list:

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But First, You Have to Actually Get a Dog

Here are some items related to how to start off your dog bucket list (since, you know, you kind of actually need a dog in order to get going):

Visit an animal shelter
Donate to the Humane Society or another local shelter
Adopt a dog (or convince your parents to adopt one)
Determine what dog you and your friends are most like
Foster a dog
Go to a dog park, even if you don't have a dog yet

Owners with their dogs at the dog park: Shutterstock. Group Of Dogs With Owners At Obedience Class

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Volunteer at the local dog or animal shelter
Raise money for an animal shelter or to adopt your own dog
Get your parent's permission to get a dog (consider making a PowerPoint!)
Dog sit for someone you know
Try getting a job as a dog walker for experience

Man walking lots of dogs: Shutterstock. Dogs on the streets on leash with smiling man professional dog walker

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Also read about: 10 Things You'll Relate to If You Grew Up With a Dog

Now That You Have a Dog

Now let's really get started on creating your ultimate dog-related bucket list:

Name your new dog
Go to a dog beach
Teach a dog how to sit
Teach a dog to wait
Teach a dog to roll over
Teach a dog to shake
Make homemade dog-friendly treats
Get your dog a puppuccino from Starbucks
Buy dog toys in every color
Get your dog a nametag
Take photos with Santa
Eat on the patio of a pet-friendly restaurant
Go camping

Woman camping outdoors near fire pit with dog: Shutterstock. Woman and dog warm near campfire in forest

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Sign your dog up for an obedience class
Make sure your dog is up to date on vaccinations
Go for a car ride with your dog
Go on a longer trip with your dog
Introduce your dog to your friends
Get matching Halloween costumes for your dog
Have a doggy birthday or adoption day party
Watch the Puppy Bowl instead of the Super Bowl
Play frisbee in the park
Take a nap together
Create a dog calendar with all the photos you have saved of your pup
Go for a swim with your dog
Have a play date with another dog
Create an Instagram for your dog
Do doggy yoga

Woman doing yoga with dog: Shutterstock. Young happy female athlete practicing Yoga while dog is sitting next to her at home.

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And there you have it, some ideas to get you started on creating your very own Fido-friendly dog bucket list!

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