It’s Dog Party Day and National Dachshund Day, so naturally someone out there is planning a bouncy house, cake, and 12 dog “friends” their pup barely tolerates.

Let me stop you right there.

In Episode 9 of Your Dog Isn’t Broken, we’re unpacking the difference between joyful celebration and canine overstimulation — because your dog doesn’t want to be the guest of honor at your Pinterest disaster. They want to sniff something interesting and go home.

Just because it’s cute doesn’t mean it’s kind.
Let’s throw out the hats and build peace, not pressure.

Listen if:

• You’ve ever planned a party your dog actively hated

• You’re not sure if your dog enjoys group play or just survives it

• You’ve felt guilty for not throwing your rescue dog a “gotcha day bash”

• You need permission to do less — and do it better

In this episode:

• Why not all dogs want social gatherings (and that’s okay)

• What dog joy actually looks like — hint: it’s not party favors

• How to celebrate without creating anxiety

• A little shade at the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest (because yeah, we went there)

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