Don’t Forget Your Best Friend This Christmas
Even though Christmas is just around the corner, you may still be working on selecting the perfect gifts for your family and friends. Hopefully, this year you have remembered to get something for everyone in your family and all your special friends.
Last Christmas carefully wrapped presents circled the tree as your family surrounded it to open packages. It was then that you realized you did not get anything for your dogs. Remembering to add your doggie friends’ names to your Christmas list will relieve you of a lot of guilt on Christmas morning.
Last year your loyal canine friends sat obediently by your side, watching with anticipation as presents passed within inches of their noses. Yet not one gift was for them, producing an unforgettable moment that is anything but a pleasant reminder.
This Christmas make sure that you don’t forget your very special best friend -your most dedicated and trusting friend who would never leave your side no matter what.
Since this special friend is your precious pooch, it only makes perfect sense to let your dog enjoy the fun and excitement of Christmas morning along with you and the entire family. After all, you have always considered them a part of the family.
Christmas Gifts Are for Dogs Too
Instead of your loyal four-legged friends being ignored by the entire family this year while everyone gets to open gifts, they can join in the excitement of tearing into their very own presents. To avoid the sad stares and wrinkled foreheads that all but say, “Where’s my gift?” be sure to get at least some sort of toy or a special treat for your dogs at Christmas.
When picking out a Christmas present for your dog there are various considerations, such as the following:
- Age – Is your dog still a puppy or a full-grown dog?
- Size – Is your dog small or large?
- Breed – Is your dog’s breed known for being an aggressive chewer?
- Personal habits– Regardless of the breed, does your dog like to chew and how much does he like it?
Christmas Gifts for Dogs
If you are someone who buys surprises for your dog, the holiday season is the ideal time to buy that special something for your best friend. Maybe you have been putting off buying a certain item, but now you have a good excuse to make the purchase.
Dogs instinctively know when there is excitement in the air and enjoy getting a surprise just as much as people do. Most dogs like “opening” their present and shaking the box around and tearing up the wrapping paper.
Christmas gifts for dogs do not have to be elaborate just as long as they are included in the fun. Gifts can be a replacement for a favorite toy to a festive coat to help keep them warm during the cold holiday season.
Gifts such as Christmas stockings and ornaments will make your best friend feel special during the Christmas season, and toys will entertain him all year long. Of course, you can’t go wrong with doggie treats. Just don’t hang them on the Christmas tree like candy canes – unless you want the tree toppled over!
Stockings and Ornaments
Christmas shopping can tend to put a crimp in people’s budgets. However, dog gifts do not need to be luxury items that are fancy or expensive. Unique Christmas gifts like personalized ornaments with the date inscribed or a photo ornament with the picture of your dog make special gifts to mark each passing Christmas.
For instance, a personalized Christmas stocking or ornament to welcome a brand new friend into your home during the holidays makes a great gift for a new puppy. At the same time, a Christmas stocking or ornament for your current best friend is a nice touch to hang on the fireplace or tree next to family items.
A dog stocking embroidered with the name of your special four-legged friend makes this item an ideal keepsake to always remember your dog. You can fill the stocking with delectable treats and fun toys then watch your dog go right for it Christmas morning.
Treats and Toys
Dogs might not have a real understanding about the holidays, but they still like receiving a tasty treat and a toy or two. Be sure to buy all natural, or organic Christmas treats so it will be a Merry Christmas for everyone involved and not become a doggie stomachache or sneeze fest.
If your dog is not through growing yet, make sure you choose a toy that in a month or so will still be the right size. Be careful not to purchase a toy that will be too small in a month’s time. A toy that is too small is a potential danger to your dog since he could end up choking on it.
For a puppy, it is better to buy a little larger toy, but make sure the pup can still easily handle it. Too large of a toy may be too heavy and clumsy for your puppy to actually play with.
If you plan to replace your dog’s grungy play toy this year for Christmas, there are some adorable holiday themed plush-type dog toys available online. He will no doubt love tossing one of the popular plush toys around and then scrambling to chase it.
Christmas Dog Clothing and Attire
Following are various festive clothing items and body attire that make cute Christmas gifts for dogs while dressing them up for the season.
- tees
- bandanas
- dresses
- coats
- sweaters
- hoodies
- smoochers
- harnesses
All of these, gift items plus stockings, ornaments, treats and toys can be found online at the Pampered Paw website.
If you wrap the toys and treats in wrapping paper and let your dogs tear into their presents, they too will love Christmas morning. You will have a fun time watching them get super excited while they shred the wrapping paper and run around with their new prizes. However, you now will have to make sure your own Christmas gifts are also out of reach.