Confused About What to Get Your Furry Friend for Christmas? Here are a Few Ideas.

With the holiday season just around the corner, we are all preparing presents for our loved ones, our friends and of course our dogs. However, it can be difficult to think of what to get our furry friends that they would love and cherish. To help you find the best Christmas present for your dog, we have laid out just a few ideas for presents you can get your dog and how they can be used, so you know what to get for your specific dog whether they like to nap a lot or are constantly active.

Gifts For The Sleepy Dogs That Like to Get Comfy

With the winter months being a bit more chilly you may want to ensure that they have something to keep them cosy or if they like to have a lie in something to help them relax:

• Winter Dog Sweaters: Ideal for keeping your dog warm in cold weather, these sweaters can help when taking them out on walks in the winter month. Also, you can have a festive design on your sweater to embrace that holiday spirit!
• Beds and Blankets: Whether it be to replace an old one or have another place in the house for your dog to sleep a new bed is a great choice for your dog whether they like to regularly nap or not. Alongside new blankets to help them stay cosy while sleeping. Make sure to check what you get is machine washable to make it easy to clean if any happens to it.

Toys for the Active Dog

Making sure your dog has enough to stay active can be a challenge, so for the more active dogs out there a toy that gives them a reliable source of fun and ways to stay active are perfect:

• Holiday-Themed Toys: These do a great job of keeping in theme with the holidays and still give your dog and fun new toy to play with, from squeaky Santas to reindeer chew toys there are a lot of options out there.
• Interactive Puzzle Toys: These can help the more intelligent dogs out there and give them something to challenge them. This is mainly in the form of treat-dispensing puzzles that keep them thinking and reward them for being active both in mind and body.
• Durable Chew Toys: A classic, for those dogs who love to get their teeth into their toys getting a highly durable toy that can last will give them something to constantly come to whenever they want to have a nibble.

Tasty Holiday Treats

What dog wouldn’t love a new delicious snack when they wake up on Christmas day?! Here are a few ideas to satisfy the culinary critic in your dog:

• Festive Dog Treats: Once again to keep that festive theming you can give your dog holiday-flavoured options like dog biscuits that are gingerbread or cranberry flavoured or maybe even some cheeky pigs in blankets.
• Homemade Treats: To add a little personal touch you can bake your dog some dog-friendly treats using various recipes and ingredients like pumpkin or peanut butter.
• Long-Lasting Chews: A reliable option, long-lasting chews can achieve three goals, giving your dog a tasty treat, giving your dog some entertainment while eating and improving your dog’s dental health if you give them a dental chew.

Personalised and Unique Gifts

Looking to add a personal touch to your dog’s gifts this year? Here are some options for personalised options:

• Engraved Collars or Tags: Combining function and style you can have a custom collar that either has their name, nickname or maybe something festive to keep in theme with the season.
• Custom Bowls: To add a little extra style to your dog’s dining experience you can get a bowl that either has their name on it, has an interesting design (say a paw print design for example), or has something that represents your dog on it.
• Holiday Ornaments: If you want to spruce up your tree or want an ornament for holidays to come that represents your furry friend, think about a holiday ornament that has their name, face or even paw print on it.

Adventure Days and Dog Day Care

For pups who love the outdoors or those who want to be pampered a day out at dog day care would be right up their alley.

• Adventure Days: Allows your dog to have a full day of running about and playing with various toys you might not be able to have at home, while also allowing them to play with other dogs to get in their socialising.
• Dog Day Care: Gives your dog the time to relax and get pampered while also getting some time to play and socialise with other dogs at the day care.

Holiday Safety Tips

With the gift-giving enticement it can be easy to forget some essential tips to ensure your dog’s safety with the gifts:

• Toy Safety: Similar to young babies or toddlers, make sure to avoid toys with small parts that can be easily swallowed by your dog.
• Treat Ingredients: Ensure that you avoid any ingredients for treats that are harmful to your dog, for example, chocolate or raisins. Always check the labels of what treats you are buying to ensure it is safe.
• Supervision: When they get their new toy make sure that you keep an eye on your dog so that they enjoy their treat or toy safely. For example, if you give them a squeaky toy plushie and eventually they make their way into the toy and rip out the squeaker make sure to take the squeaker and throw it away to ensure they do not swallow it.

Make This Christmas a Christmas to Remember for Your Dog!

Being a cherished part of your family, your dog deserves the perfect gift this Christmas that fits their personality. From the range of potential presents we have laid out from treats and toys to dog day care and adventure days, you will be giving your furry friend memories for years to come.

If you are looking at an adventure day or a dog day care as the best Christmas present for your dog, do get in touch with us today, our team would love to help you give the perfect Christmas present to your dog.

Happy Holidays and Hope you and your Dog Have a Wonderful Time!