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14 National Dog Day Freebies and Deals

Celebrate your fur baby with bargains from Starbucks, PetSmart, Purina and more

Abigail Seaberg,

AARP

Published August 24, 2026

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Calling all dog devotees, pooch parents and canine connoisseurs! National Dog Day arrives on Wednesday, Aug. 26, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate. Check out our roundup of the 14 best freebies and deals to help you save money on treats, doggie day care stays, accessories for your best friend and more.

Dutch Bros Coffee

Dutch Bros Coffee, which always offers a free Dutch Pup Cup — whipped cream topped with a bone-shaped treat — is sweetening the deal for National Dog Day. Pet parents who stop by any location on Aug. 26 and buy any medium or large drink can get a free dog bandanna along with a pup cup — no coupons needed. Just ask for the freebie when ordering.

Find a Dutch Bros Coffee near you.

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PetSmart

PetSmart will offer a variety of deals for National Dog Day, including:

Buy three, get the fourth free: Select dog treats and chews, including various Wiggles & Wags dog treats (online only)
Buy three, get the fourth free: Various Greenies dog treats, including the Triple Flavor Dental Treat Variety Pack (in stores and online)
Buy one, get the second 25 percent off: All dog toys, treats and chews, including Thrills & Chills Pumpkin Patch Bites Meaty Dog Treats (in stores only)
Buy two, get the third 20 percent off: Fresh and frozen dog food and treats, excluding Freshpet but including Open Farm Gently Cooked Adult Fresh Dog Food (online only)

All of these deals are available until Aug. 30 and will automatically apply at checkout — no promo codes needed.

Find a PetSmart near you.

Purina

The FortiFlora Diarrhea Response Kit from Purina’s line of Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements will be 20 percent off for Amazon Prime members from Aug. 24 to Sept. 30.

Check out this product on Amazon and clip the coupon on that page.

Gopuff

From Aug. 24 to Aug. 30, the delivery service will offer savings on a variety of Redbarn, Milk-Bone, Purina, Pup-Peroni, Dogsters, Beggin’ strips and Canine Carry Outs products. All savings will automatically apply at checkout.

Visit the Gopuff website and search for the above brands to see what’s on sale.

HTeaO

HTeaO customers can get a free dog treat or pup cup when they make any purchase at the drive-through on Aug. 26. Call your local HTeaO to make sure it’s participating in this promotion and to find out what kind of free treat will be available for Fido.

Locate your nearest HTeaO.

Goughnuts

Goughnuts toys will be 20 percent off from Aug. 26 to Sept. 1. Just enter the promo code NDD2026 at online checkout to get the deal.

Visit the Goughnuts website.

Fable Pets

Fable Pets, a brand known for its pet accessories, will offer a 20 percent sitewide discount from Aug. 24 to Sept. 10. The savings will automatically apply at checkout, and there is no purchase minimum required.

Head to the Fable Pets website.

Devil Dog Pet Co.

Veteran-owned Devil Dog Pet Co. will offer a deal on its beef collagen sticks from Aug. 17 to Sept. 6.

Head to the Amazon product pages of the 12-inch beef collagen sticks or the 6-inch beef collagen sticks to save $6 on your order.

Camp Bow Wow

Camp Bow Wow, a dog day care franchise, is celebrating National Dog Day by offering three free days of day care for new campers at participating locations nationwide. To redeem this offer, start by registering online and scheduling a complimentary entrance interview before September. If your dog passes the interview stage, three free days of day care will be added to your account and will be ready to be redeemed any time from Sept. 1 to Nov. 15, excluding holidays.

Learn more about the offer on the Camp Bow Wow website.

DOGTV

If you’ve ever wanted to keep your dog occupied and engaged while you’re away from the house, DOGTV could be the answer for you! If you sign up for DOGTV by the end of August, you can save 35 percent on the annual subscription rate. Enter the promo code DOGUST2026 before checking out to get the discount.

Head to the DOGTV website to learn more.

Redbarn

Score 15 percent off all orders of $65 or greater on the Redbarn website from Aug. 26 to Sept. 1.

Enter the promo code ROUNDUP15 at checkout on the Redbarn website.

Ongoing freebies and deals

Starbucks

Starbucks is well known for its “puppuccino,” or pup cup, available at no additional charge with the purchase of a beverage. Though this item is not officially on the menu, it’s a common order from dog owners.

Find a Starbucks near you.

Bruster’s Ice Cream

Bruster’s Ice Cream always offers a free doggie sundae, complete with a small scoop of vanilla and crushed cone or a dog biscuit — though these treats can vary slightly from store to store. Typically, this freebie does not require a purchase, but you can double-check with your local shop to be sure.

See if there’s a Bruster’s Ice Cream near you.

Caribou Coffee

Caribou Coffee customers can always get a complimentary pup cup – a dollop of whipped cream in a small cup — without making any purchase.

Locate your nearest Caribou Coffee.

Abigail Seaberg is a freelance journalist based in Boston. She covers subjects as diverse as oncology research, local news, celebrity updates, and health and wellness topics.

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