The holidays are approaching! If you need a little inspiration for the perfect gift for the dog or dog-lover in your life — we’ve got you covered.
This list has all the toys, treats, accessories, home decor, DIY projects, and experiences you need to make this an unforgettable holiday season.
Holiday and Christmas Gift Ideas for Dogs
When the family gathers around to open presents, you don’t want the dogs to be left out. And they don’t have to be! Here’s a selection of our favorite treats, toys, and accessories for the naughty and nice pups on your list:
Toys
Treats
Don’t forget to give your local pet shop, or pet bakery, some love this holiday! For us in San Francisco, that’s Mishka Luxury Dog Boutique. You can pick up some unforgettable wintery treats for the pups in your life, including cakes that look good enough for you to eat.
Accessories
Holiday and Christmas Gift Ideas for Dog Lovers
Is it rude to show up to the holiday party with only a gift for the dog? Probably not. But just in case, here are a few gift ideas for their owners too:
Experiences
Depending on where you live, there may also be some excellent activities or events that are perfect for dog lovers. Check your local listings and see if they offer gift cards or tickets to things like:
Luxury dog grooming
Dog’s night at sports stadiums
Dog training and adventure camps
DIY Holiday Gift Ideas for Dogs and Their Owners
But you don’t have to spend a fortune to show your love this holiday season. There are a lot of great do-it-yourself projects that are fun activities for your household and make great gifts, too.
Salt Dough Paw Print Ornaments
An oldie, but a goodie. The best part about these is that you can customise them to fit the style of your holiday tree, or give each pet a different color. This is a great one to get kids involved with, and to repeat year after year.
Peanut Butter and Molasses “Gingerbread” Dog Cookies
This easy cookie recipe allows you to use the cookie cutters you already have on hand to create tasty pup cookies. Just make sure to label them carefully to avoid mixing them up with your own gingerbread cookies!
These dog treats are a little more involved, but a lot of fun to make. Your dog will love them, or all you need is a little bit of ribbon to create a fun gift for a friend’s dog.
Matching No-Sew Stockings for the Whole Family
This tutorial has easy-to-follow instructions for creating stockings that match your decor and include paw-print stencils to designate the furry family members. You don’t need any sewing experience, just a glue gun and a few other supplies from the hobby store.
How to Make the Holidays Special for a Dog?
Gifts and treats are always looked forward to every holiday season, but the most important part is spending it together. If you’ll be traveling to see family or friends, sometimes it makes sense to bring your dog along, and sometimes it can make the trip more difficult.
If you’re not able to be at home this year, the best way to make sure your dog has a happy holiday too is with in-home pet sitting. Boarders will be crowded, and your neighbor might be traveling too, so book your pet sitter as early as you can (it’s also a busy time of the year for us).
If you’ve never used a professional pet sitter before, check out this article to learn more about finding your best match.
And if you’re in the San Francisco Bay Area, you’re in luck! You have access to some of the best pet sitters in the world at G&G Pets. We’d be honored to look after your dogs or cats this holiday season — we’ll even leave out cookies and milk for Santa.
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