Happy National Dog Day 2025. National make a dog’s day is a holiday that encourages people to show their pet dogs a little bit of appreciation for all they do. Our dogs deserve all the love and affection we can give them, which is why there’s a special day dedicated just to hugging.

Pet and family lifestyle expert, animal rescue advocate, dog trainer and author colleen paige established national dog day in 2004. Founded in 2004 by animal welfare advocate and pet lifestyle expert, colleen paige, national dog day celebrates all breeds, mixed and pure and serves to help galvanize the public to recognize the number of dogs that.