I’m single this Valentine’s Day for the first time in years. But I’m still planning on having a great time with the perfect pawtner. This year, that companion is my dog. 

My pup Bear is there for me whenever I need him the most.  He’s my most loyal long-term friend, and has stuck with me through multiple relationships. 

To show my appreciation, I wanted to plan a doggy date night with my pup. Just me, Bear, and some delicious, nutritious food to show him how much I love and care for him. 

If your best friend has four legs, barks, and sheds onto your sofa, you’ve already got all the unconditional love you need this Valentine’s Day. Instead of going out, plan a doggy date night with your perfect pawtner!

Show your dog you care this Valentine’s Day

Eating out at a fancy restaurant is a gamble. You don’t know if you’ll like the set menu, the wine list is stressful, and the bill hurts to look at. And while you’re out trying to have fun, your dog is sitting at home, wishing you were hanging out together. 

Thankfully this year I didn’t have to brave the restaurant circus. Instead, I wanted to find a way to thank my dog by giving him the best night ever. 

Bear loves his food, so what better way to demonstrate how much I appreciate him than by upgrading his diet to something worthy of his unconditional devotion?

After some research to find the best long-term healthy food option for him, I discovered Ollie. It’s a fresh dog food that’s made with wholesome, human-grade ingredients and designed by vet-nutritionists to perfectly match your dog’s nutritional needs. 

Ollie’s the kind of high-quality food that helps your pup live a longer, healthier life. That’s what I want for Bear, so I signed him up for Ollie in time for the first box to arrive in time for Valentine’s Day (it’s delivered right to your door, which makes life even easier). 

Customized, fresh meals for your perfect pawtner

I’d never fed Bear a personalized meal plan before. Usually I just pick up kibble at the store. But for Valentine’s Day, he deserved something special. 

During the sign up process for Ollie, they customize a meal plan exactly to your dog’s unique needs and specifications, including weight, activity level, and spay/neuter status. From there, Ollie creates a personalized meal plan with choices and portion sizes tailored specifically to your pup’s needs.

Each Ollie meal is cooked gently to help retain nutrients, with real, recognisable proteins combined with fruits, vegetables, and grains. Crucially, they never use fillers, artificial flavors, or mystery ingredients you can’t pronounce.  

What I liked best was the choice of meals to pick from. I wanted Bear to have options. For his first box of Ollie, I chose a few for him to try for his Valentine’s Day dinner: the fresh turkey dish with blueberries, fresh pork with apples, and fresh beef with sweet potatoes. 

A date night with your dog

Bear’s new meal plan arrived right on time for our Valentine’s Day night in. I planned the perfect evening for us: a sunset walk around the block, followed by a bowl of Ollie and snuggles on the couch.

For his Valentine’s dinner, I fed him Ollie’s fresh beef with sweet potato recipe. He loved the taste and licked his bowl clean. And I felt great knowing his food was doing him good.

It felt great to spend a night celebrating the dog who’s always there for me. Making the switch to Ollie and giving him a bowl of healthy, high-quality, human-grade food was the best way to show him how much I love him this Valentine's Day

Your dog doesn’t care about oysters or chocolate mousse. All they want to do is spend time with you, their favorite person, and feel cared for. The attention, effort, and thoughtfulness that goes into Ollie is the best way to show your dog you love them. 

More ideas for doggy date night

• Take your dog on a hike or to the beach and feed them a few of Ollie’s jerky strips as a thank you for always being down to spend time with you
• Set up a double date night with your dog-loving friend and give back to your dog with a game of catch
• Put on a movie and spend some time grooming your dog, brushing them, and making sure they feel cared for
• Take some Ollie fresh food to go and take your pup on a dinnertime picnic. Snacks for you, Ollie for them!