Pets bring us comfort and joy throughout our day. It’s only natural we think of them during the biggest gift giving season – Christmas! Holiday Gift Guide for Dogs will give you natural and fun ideas that will bring enjoyment to your dog.
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According to Facts & Statistics Pet Ownership, about 85 million families in America own a pet. The majority of pet owners have a dog or cat. Other popular pets are birds and fish. I will primarily focus on gifts for dogs, with a few ideas for the family cat and other small animals.
Our dogs add to our life by helping us reduce stress, get outdoors to exercise and even just someone to talk with every day. Pet owners want to celebrate the holidays by giving their beloved pets a gift.
Holiday Gift Guide for Dogs
- Healthy Treats (dogs, cats, small animals, & chickens)
- Chewing Enjoyment – 100% Natural Chews for Dogs
- Interactive Toys
- To My Human, From the Dog
Dogs LOVE treats! Now some dogs are more excited over a morsel of food than others. Beagles, Golden Retrievers, Labrador retrievers, Pugs, Elkhounds, and the Corgi are a few dog breeds that truly love to eat (treats)! Of course, there are always exceptions and varying degrees of treat motivation.
Healthy Treats
One way we can show appreciation for our dogs is by giving them healthy treats! A treat that is good for their health. Buy quality treats when you just want to reward that good pup in your life. Clink on the link below to take you directly to Chewy.com! Have fun shopping!!
Treats for Dogs:
- This small container is great for travel or your pet’s stocking: Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Mini Rewards – Salmon
- Great for training or praising your pet: Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Chewy Bites – Duck
- Do you have a puppy at home? Wellness Crunchy Puppy Bites – Chicken & Carrots Recipe
- Your Dog will go crazy for Liver Dog Treats: Cloud Star Chewy Tricky Dog Treats
Gifts for other loved pets in your life: Cats, Guinea Pigs, Rabbits and of course, your chickens!
- Treats for Cats: Vital Essentials Duck Liver Freeze-Dried Cat Treats
- Spoil Your Chickens: Happy Hen Treats Mealworm Frenzy Poultry Treats
- Rewards for Small Animals like Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Ferrets: Oxbow Rewards Oven Baked Carrot and Dill Treats
Healthy Chew Toys for Dogs
Dogs love to chew! It’s not surprising that Labrador retrievers are at the top of the list for loving to chew! Other dog breeds that are known for liking something in their mouth are Beagles, Border collies, Jack Russell terriers, Golden Retrievers and Chihauhaus all made the list.
As with any chewing toys, be with your dog when you give them a new natural chew. It’s also good to remember that these are not a substitute for a quality dinner. They are a treat that is healthy for their body.
100% Natural Chewing Enjoyment
- Dry Roasted Duck Feet. Fun for puppies, small dogs, and really any dog! Bravo Bonus Bites Duck Feet.
- Dry Roasted Trachea. Natural source of glucosamine and chondroitin PLUS larger dogs will love: Bravo 8″ Beef Trachea – Dry Roasted. Personally, my labs love (which is probably understated) these chews.
- Natural Dog Chews: No additives, preservatives, or chemicals: Project Paws Bully Sticks Dog Chews
- Different Dog Chews: Long Lasting Chews: Yak Milk Dog Chews – stink free!
My dogs love all the above chewing choices, but they would want to add naturally sourced elk and mule deer antlers. Michigan Antler Chews is our #1 store for finding Rocky Mountain Antlers that are just the right size and selection (medium, medium-hard, and hard).
Interactive Toys for Dogs
Mentally stimulating your dog is wonderful! We can tire dogs out just by exercising their brain. Interactive toys make great gifts, especially during the busy holidays.
Food stuffed Toys
- Labs approved! My dogs love these interactive toys. Stuff them with mashed banana, natural peanut butter, or pumpkin. West Paw Zogoflex Toppl Tough Treats – comes in small and large. We have both sizes as they fit together to make another type of slow food dispensing toy.
- Unique shaped tough treat dispenser; West Paw Qwizl Toys comes in small and large
- Reduce boredom with the Classic dog toy, Kong. Stuff with dog food or mashed banana and pumpkin.
- Treat dispensing chew ball by Starmark. This toys helps foster natural hunting and foraging behaviors.
- Another favorite in our house is the West Paw Zogoflex Tough Treat Dispensing Toy. You can stuff this toy with butternut squash, green beans, mashed banana, kibble, whatever dog friendly food your dog likes. Keep the toy stuffed in the freezer for moment when your dog needs to be preoccupied.
Puzzle and Scent Seeking Toys
- Great way to promote the dog’s cognitive abilities with a Treat Dispensing Puzzle Toy.
- Fun and challenging game; Outward Hound Puppy Hide N Slide.
- For the more advanced “hunters” or dogs that need a challenge try the Brick Puzzle Game by Outward Hound.
To My Human, From the Dog
When you like to be creative with your gift giving; you’re more than likely to see a gift under the tree from your furry best friend. Gifts that make life more enjoyable when owning a dog!
- For people that like to train their dog; Tuff Mutt Treat Pouch! It comes with a detectable belt and holds treats & poop bags. It also has a compartment for your keys or wallet.
- Dog obstacle course pieces are fun for human and dog. Fit Paws Cones and Agility Kit.
- Fitness with your dog. Fit Paws Dog Paw Pods help build confidence and core strength for your dog.
- A quality leash that is comfortable to hold and will last a lifetime! 6 Ft. Leather Dog Leash.
- Dogs that are physically unable to go on long walks and hikes could use a backpack. K9 Forward Facing Dog Backpack Carrier.
- A pet travel bag that holds everything your dog needs for a weekend away from home. Mobile Dog Gear Pet Travel Bag. It makes life easier to have everything in one bag!
Holiday Gift Guide for Dogs
It’s fun to provide enrichment toys and treats for our canine family members.
Have a wonderful time celebrating Christmas welcoming in a New Year!