dog stands by football toy in large grassy area   Credit: Jesse Walker / Getty

Super Bowl LVII (also known as the football game that interrupts Rihanna’s concert) is almost here. The Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Philadelphia Eagles this Sunday, and we can already smell the buffalo dip and hot wings from here. While our dogs might not know the significance of Super Bowl Sunday, make sure your party is dog-friendly, with treats, toys, and outfits especially for them. Here’s how to make your Super Bowl party safe for all attendees, pups included. 1. Invite Their Besties four dogs sitting together on sofa; dogs at new year’s party Credit: Karoline Thalhofer / Adobe Stock If your dog has a pack of friends they love to play with, invite them (and their parents) over to your party. Keep the crowd to your pup’s closest pals to avoid any conflicts and to make it easier to keep an eye on all the guests. 2. Dress the Part small chihuahua in tiny Kansas City Chiefs jersey Credit: Courtesy of misterrigatoni / Instagram Whether it’s a dog jersey, bandana, or collar, don’t forget to get your pup game-day ready and dress them up in your team’s colors. Bonus points if you can find a matching jersey for yourself. (If you do select a jersey for your dog, make sure it doesn’t limit their mobility, and always keep an eye on them to make sure the jersey doesn’t snag or get caught on something and potentially become a hazard.) RELATED: Football Season Is Back and These 15 Dogs Are Just as Excited as We Are 3. Whip Up Some Dog-Friendly Snacks cooking tray with Sweet Potato Dog Chews Credit: Jason Donnelly These homemade sweet potato dog treats are a snap to make (and way better for your dog than potato chips). Simply cut a few sweet potatoes into thin chips and bake for about 3 hours in a 250°F oven until the sweet potatoes turn into a chewy, crispy chip. Be sure to keep treats to no more than 10 percent of your dog’s daily caloric intake. 4. Teach Them a Touchdown Celebration woman giving labrador retriever a high five; easiest dog to train Credit: Filippo Bacci / Getty High-fiving your dog after your team scores a touchdown is probably one of the cutest tricks they can learn. Whether you decide to teach them how to high five, spin in a circle, or dance on cue, find a fun way to include your dog in the touchdown dances and game-winning celebrations. 5. Provide Festive, Themed Toys and Activities jack russell terrier running after footall; dog football names Credit: alexei_tm / Getty Keep your pup and their friends entertained with plushy football toys, squeaker toys, ropes, tug toys, Frisbees, and KONGs. And with all of the playing, remember to leave bowls of water out to keep all dogs hydrated throughout the party. 6. Tune In to the Puppy Bowl two puppies playing in the puppy bowl Credit: discovery+ /Animal Planet / Elias Weiss Friedman For dog lovers and just people in general, the Puppy Bowl might be the best part of the entire day. Puppies playing for three hours? Count us in. If your dog loves to watch animals on TV, count them in, too. Tune in for Team Fluff vs. Team Ruff, and don’t miss the Kitten Halftime Show. 7. Create a Quiet Space puppy in crate: how to crate-train your puppy Credit: gollykim / Getty Sometimes we all just need a break after socializing, dogs included. If your dog isn’t used to being around lots of people, excess party noise, or people shouting at the game, give them somewhere away from the hubbub to relax, whether that’s with their crate or a secluded safe space away from the party. 8. Keep Human Food and Drinks Out of Reach white dog with family and food licking his lips; what are the toxic human foods dogs should never eat? Credit: teksomolika / Getty Many of the most popular Super Bowl foods are toxic to dogs, so keep an eye out for any paws or noses getting too close to the food table. Beer (or alcohol of any kind), onions, garlic, bones from cooked meats, mustard, and chocolate should stay covered with lids in places your dog can’t easily access.

dog stands by football toy in large grassy area   Credit: Jesse Walker / Getty

dog stands by football toy in large grassy area Credit: Jesse Walker / Getty

dog stands by football toy in large grassy area

Credit: Jesse Walker / Getty

Super Bowl LVII (also known as the football game that interrupts Rihanna’s concert) is almost here. The Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Philadelphia Eagles this Sunday, and we can already smell the buffalo dip and hot wings from here. While our dogs might not know the significance of Super Bowl Sunday, make sure your party is dog-friendly, with treats, toys, and outfits especially for them.

Here’s how to make your Super Bowl party safe for all attendees, pups included.

1. Invite Their Besties

four dogs sitting together on sofa; dogs at new year's party   Credit: Karoline Thalhofer / Adobe Stock

If your dog has a pack of friends they love to play with, invite them (and their parents) over to your party. Keep the crowd to your pup’s closest pals to avoid any conflicts and to make it easier to keep an eye on all the guests.

2. Dress the Part

small chihuahua in tiny Kansas City Chiefs jersey   Credit: Courtesy of misterrigatoni / Instagram

Whether it’s a dog jersey, bandana, or collar, don’t forget to get your pup game-day ready and dress them up in your team’s colors. Bonus points if you can find a matching jersey for yourself.

(If you do select a jersey for your dog, make sure it doesn’t limit their mobility, and always keep an eye on them to make sure the jersey doesn’t snag or get caught on something and potentially become a hazard.)

RELATED: Football Season Is Back and These 15 Dogs Are Just as Excited as We Are

3. Whip Up Some Dog-Friendly Snacks

cooking tray with Sweet Potato Dog Chews   Credit: Jason Donnelly

These homemade sweet potato dog treats are a snap to make (and way better for your dog than potato chips). Simply cut a few sweet potatoes into thin chips and bake for about 3 hours in a 250°F oven until the sweet potatoes turn into a chewy, crispy chip. Be sure to keep treats to no more than 10 percent of your dog’s daily caloric intake.

4. Teach Them a Touchdown Celebration

woman giving labrador retriever a high five; easiest dog to train   Credit: Filippo Bacci / Getty

High-fiving your dog after your team scores a touchdown is probably one of the cutest tricks they can learn. Whether you decide to teach them how to high five, spin in a circle, or dance on cue, find a fun way to include your dog in the touchdown dances and game-winning celebrations.

5. Provide Festive, Themed Toys and Activities

jack russell terrier running after footall; dog football names   Credit: alexei_tm / Getty

Keep your pup and their friends entertained with plushy football toys, squeaker toys, ropes, tug toys, Frisbees, and KONGs. And with all of the playing, remember to leave bowls of water out to keep all dogs hydrated throughout the party.

6. Tune In to the Puppy Bowl

two puppies playing in the puppy bowl   Credit: discovery+ /Animal Planet / Elias Weiss Friedman

For dog lovers and just people in general, the Puppy Bowl might be the best part of the entire day. Puppies playing for three hours? Count us in. If your dog loves to watch animals on TV, count them in, too. Tune in for Team Fluff vs. Team Ruff, and don’t miss the Kitten Halftime Show.

7. Create a Quiet Space

puppy in crate: how to crate-train your puppy   Credit: gollykim / Getty

Sometimes we all just need a break after socializing, dogs included. If your dog isn’t used to being around lots of people, excess party noise, or people shouting at the game, give them somewhere away from the hubbub to relax, whether that’s with their crate or a secluded safe space away from the party.

8. Keep Human Food and Drinks Out of Reach

white dog with family and food licking his lips; what are the toxic human foods dogs should never eat?   Credit: teksomolika / Getty

Many of the most popular Super Bowl foods are toxic to dogs, so keep an eye out for any paws or noses getting too close to the food table. Beer (or alcohol of any kind), onions, garlic, bones from cooked meats, mustard, and chocolate should stay covered with lids in places your dog can’t easily access.

four dogs sitting together on sofa; dogs at new year’s party Credit: Karoline Thalhofer / Adobe Stock

four dogs sitting together on sofa; dogs at new year’s party

Credit: Karoline Thalhofer / Adobe Stock

small chihuahua in tiny Kansas City Chiefs jersey Credit: Courtesy of misterrigatoni / Instagram

small chihuahua in tiny Kansas City Chiefs jersey

Credit: Courtesy of misterrigatoni / Instagram

cooking tray with Sweet Potato Dog Chews Credit: Jason Donnelly

cooking tray with Sweet Potato Dog Chews

Credit: Jason Donnelly

woman giving labrador retriever a high five; easiest dog to train Credit: Filippo Bacci / Getty

woman giving labrador retriever a high five; easiest dog to train

Credit: Filippo Bacci / Getty

jack russell terrier running after footall; dog football names Credit: alexei_tm / Getty

jack russell terrier running after footall; dog football names

Credit: alexei_tm / Getty

two puppies playing in the puppy bowl Credit: discovery+ /Animal Planet / Elias Weiss Friedman

two puppies playing in the puppy bowl

Credit: discovery+ /Animal Planet / Elias Weiss Friedman

puppy in crate: how to crate-train your puppy Credit: gollykim / Getty

puppy in crate: how to crate-train your puppy

Credit: gollykim / Getty

white dog with family and food licking his lips; what are the toxic human foods dogs should never eat? Credit: teksomolika / Getty

white dog with family and food licking his lips; what are the toxic human foods dogs should never eat?

Credit: teksomolika / Getty