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Petco Freebie: Get a Free Dog Treat on Aug. 1 (With a Code Word)

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Hot on the heels of their doggie ice cream giveaway in July, Petco is offering more in-store freebies in August, and the next one's even simpler. Just walk into any Petco location on Aug. 1, say "it's my barkday," and you'll get a free dog treat from their in-store Treat Bar.

No rewards membership required, no purchase necessary, and no worrying about supplies running out. If you're already hunting for ways to stretch your pet budget, this is definitely worth adding to your list, along with a few more freebies Petco has lined up for later in August. (We're tracking freebie deals at lots of other stores too.)

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Petco's Dogust 1 freebie gives any dog owner a free treat just for asking, in-store only.

This giveaway gets you one free treat for your dog from Petco's Treat Bar, no strings attached. Just walk in and say the magic words, "it's my barkday," to any employee. What you'll get depends on what treats your store has available at their Treat Bar, but since there's no membership requirement or purchase needed, it's about as easy as freebies get.

The Dogust 1 freebie is happening on Friday, Aug. 1, at all Petco stores.

Petco Freebie for Dogust 1

According to Petco, they're calling Aug. 1 "Dogust 1" because it's considered the universal shelter dog birthday. This freebie runs all day at participating Petco locations during regular store hours (typically 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.) on Friday, Aug. 1.

Unlike Petco's ice cream giveaway that had limited quantities, this one doesn't mention supply restrictions, so you shouldn't need to rush there first thing in the morning.

No rewards membership or purchase is required — just say "it's my barkday."

This deal is simpler than most Petco promotions. You don't need to be a Petco rewards member, you don't need to buy anything, and you don't need to bring proof of anything. Just walk up to any employee and say "it's my barkday," and they'll hook your dog up with a free treat from the Treat Bar.

Three more Petco freebies are coming later in August if you miss this one.

If Aug. 1 doesn't work for your schedule, Petco has a few more in-store freebies planned for later in the month. They're giving out free samples of Stella & Chewy raw pet food on Saturday, Aug. 9 ; free gift bags full of toys and treats on Saturday, Aug. 16 (first 60 customers only); free samples of Instinct raw pet food on Saturday, Aug. 23; and free samples of Merrick or JustFoodforDogs pet food on Saturday, Aug. 30.

That's four chances in August to get something free for your dog, so you've got options.

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Petco Freebies in August 2025

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