The Best Gifts for Dog Lovers
In a perfect world, there would only be one gift suitable for dog lovers: more
dogs! But, in a world where homeowner associations are a thing, having as
many dalmatians as a Disney movie or as many purebreds as a dog show
probably won’t fly. Not without fees, anyway.
That means you need to get creative! So, what are some gifts that make
wonderful presents for the animal lover in your life?
Go on and consider buying some of the following:
Dog supplies that are practical: No, “practical” doesn’t mean “boring”; it
means “useful.” Dog supplies that are practical are especially welcomed by
the pet owner on a budget (as well as the pet owner with more than one pet).
You can buy everything from bags (or cans) of food to treats, from toys to a
brand new bed. Is the recipient busy, busy, busy? Consider a gift certificate to a dog-walking service. Do they travel a lot? Consider paying for a pet sitter (or offering to do it yourself).
Dog supplies that aren’t so practical: Of course, the not-so-practical gifts
make fun giveaways too. From a treat-dispensing contraption to a flyball set, from a new doggie sweater (in the latest style, naturally) to a high-tech water bowl, the market has nearly anything you can imagine. You can even buy a camera that allows the owner to speak to their pet when they’re away from their house. Try to eat the plants now, Penny!
Activity gifts: If the dog lover is also a lover of the great outdoors, consider
gifts that couple nature and nurturing. Trail maps, snowshoes, or hiking sticks make great choices, giving the recipient more chances to hit the hills with their furbaby. You can also purchase gifts that are unique to pet owners, like a fanny pack for dog treats. Fashionable and useful!
Doggie art: No home of a pet owner is complete without a portrait of their
pooch hanging in the center of the living room (or, perhaps, something a bit
more subtle). Whether you go big or small, customized art is a great way to
showcase the love a person has for their animal. It also makes a creative gift they’re not likely to get from anyone else (hurry, before they read this article, too!).
Just as you can customize art, you can also customize
home goods. Does your loved one need a pillow with their dog’s face? How
about a mug? Go on and splurge! You can even buy a pet-themed beer stein!
Cheers to dog fur all over the hardwood floors!
Doggie socks: Did you know socks with a dog’s picture on it are a thing? Yep, they are. And they’re glorious!
JJ Keeler lives in Colorado with a house full of pets. She owns three dogs, two cats, and a hamster she bought as a bribe to get her daughter to ride the school bus. She has a BA in English Literature from the University of Colorado and has worked as a professional writer for fifteen years. Her clothes are perpetually covered in pet hair.
