How to Throw a Dog Birthday Party in Montreal
A birthday is a great excuse to get the pack together. The best dog parties are small, the guests already get along, the food is safe for dogs and the place is made for them. Here is how to plan one in Montreal, from the cake to the guest list, at a café where dogs sit at the table.
The Paw CrewOctober 11, 20265 min read
01Pick a place made for dogs
A park is free, but it is hard to keep a party together there: other dogs wander in, there is nowhere to sit or wash up, and Montreal weather changes fast. A venue made for dogs takes care of the details, so you can enjoy the party.
- At Ruby Café MTL, dogs sit at the table with their humans, on a leash
- Water and food bowls arrive when you sit down
- The dogs order from their own menu, homemade in the café’s kitchen
- Cleaning stations are set up around the café for little accidents
- A pet-friendly terrace for sunny days, and free parking on site
- Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to 3 pm, at 3824 Rue Saint-Patrick by the Lachine Canal
Ruby Café MTL celebrates dog birthdays every day it is open, and some days there are several parties, so the team knows how to make the birthday dog the centre of attention.
02Order a dog-safe birthday cake
Ruby Café MTL bakes two dog birthday cakes to order, made with honey, oats, carrots, eggs, rolled oats and oat flour:
- 10-inch bone cake, shaped like a bone: $34.99
- 6-inch round cake, two layers: $29.99
- Both come with your dog’s name piped on top, finished with a strawberry and edible flowers
Call the café at (514) 931-9899 to order. Payment is made in advance. Prices are before tax.
03Keep the guest list small and friendly
- Invite dogs who already know and like each other
- A few good friends make a calmer party than a crowd, and every dog needs room to settle
- Make sure every guest is up to date on vaccines
- Ask about food allergies before you order treats
- Leave toys at home if a guest guards toys or food
- Give shy dogs a quiet spot by the wall and let them join in at their own pace
05Party checklist
- Book the table and order the cake
- Send invites with the date, the time and the address: 3824 Rue Saint-Patrick, Montréal, free parking on site
- Walk the birthday dog before the party: the Lachine Canal path is right next door
- Bring a mat, poop bags and a leash for every dog
- Plan the photos: a bandana or party hat, and the cake at dog’s-eye level
- Keep it short and sweet: most dogs enjoy an hour or so of party, then a nap
06Make it a birthday to remember
Everything at Doggieville MTL is in the same building, so the birthday can last all day:
- A bath and blow-dry at Chloe’s Spaw, so the birthday dog looks the part
- A private swim at Yoda’s Splash, the heated indoor dog pool
- A birthday present from Lola’s Corner: toys, treats and accessories
- A day of play with friends at DV Playcare, Monday to Friday
Dog birthday party FAQ
Written by
The Paw Crew
The Paw Crew is the team that cares for every dog at Doggieville MTL: boarding, daycare, grooming and pool staff who are First Aid certified and spend every day with dogs of all sizes and ages.
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