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National Dog Biscuit Day

Animal · February 23

A day for the dog biscuit, the crunchy baked treat dogs know by sound alone, and for sharing a few with the dogs in your life.

National Dog Biscuit Day falls on Tuesday, February 23, 2027. That is 119 days away.

A dog biscuit is a small, hard baked treat made for dogs. Most are some mix of flour, fat and a savory flavor such as meat or peanut butter, baked until dry so they keep well in a jar or a coat pocket.

The classic shape is a bone, which is a little odd when you think about it. Dogs do not seem to mind. Many of them can hear a biscuit box open from two rooms away and will arrive looking as if they were already on their way.

The day also goes by International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day, and the appreciation part fits. People mark it by handing out a treat or two, baking a simple batch at home, or bringing a box to a shelter. Training is another natural use, since a biscuit broken into pieces makes a good reward for a sit or a come.

A few treats go a long way. Biscuits are meant to sit alongside a dog's regular meals, so small pieces and modest portions keep the routine steady. Homemade versions should skip ingredients that are unsafe for dogs, such as chocolate, raisins, grapes, onion and the sweetener xylitol.

Then there is the crunch, which seems to be half the point. A dog with a biscuit will often carry it somewhere specific first, a rug or a favorite corner, before settling down to eat it.

Ways to celebrate

• Give your dog a biscuit broken into small training pieces.
• Bake a simple batch of dog biscuits using dog-safe ingredients.
• Drop off a sealed box of biscuits at a local animal shelter.
• Teach your dog a new trick using biscuit pieces as rewards.
• Ask a neighbor before offering their dog a treat.

Dates

All national days on February 23

Also on February 23

• National Banana Bread Day
• National Play Tennis Day

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