National Hug Your Dog Day 2025. Call your pet, pat it on the head, or scratch it behind the ear — april 10th is national hug your dog day. Spend some time loving on and hugging that furry friend while curling up in front of a cute little movie about dogs.

National pet memorial day (observed on the second sunday in september) september 14: Created by professional dog trainer and behavior expert ami moore, national hug your dog day is designated for dog owners to appreciate all the joy their dogs bring them and to shower them with love.