Fun Holiday Gifts for Dogs
Canine-Friendly Presents Sure to Please Pets and Owners Alike
Dec 9, 2008
Dogs and their owners have a wide variety of options when it comes to gift-giving. From the traditional to the humorous, here is a look at some of the best dog gifts.
Don't forget the family dog this year when doing the holiday shopping. There are so many fun, practical and extravagant products out there that it's hard to choose which one to buy. Here are some ideas for both traditional dog gifts and more innovative holiday pup presents:
Traditional Dog Gifts
- Interactive Dog Games. SmartieDog Pet Products has introduced a line of interactive games with canines in mind. Mind-bending puzzles that require dogs to move pieces around in order to earn a treat not only promotes logical thinking skills in pets but also rewards them for their hard work. Some games also allow owners to adjust the difficulty level as their pups learn how to play. Games range from $39.95 to 54.99 and are available in wood and plastic versions.
- First-aid Kit. A first-aid kit is a must-have for any pet owner. A good dog safety kit will contain at minimum the following items: gloves, gauze, tape, antibiotic ointment, scissors, cotton balls/wipes, tweezers, hydrogen peroxide, alcohol wipes and a booklet about pet first-aid. These can be purchased at most pet stores and range in price according to what they contain.
- Dog Toy Bucket. For a greener take on dog gifts this holiday season, consider the large Earth friendly good dog bucket by In the Company of Dogs. This is a eco-friendly twist to the doggie stocking that is stuffed with generic holiday toys and treats. This gift set includes: peanut butter gourmet treats, a squeaky bone made from hemp, a cotton rope ball and a knotted rope ball all arranged in a galvanized bucket personalized with the dog's name. Sold exclusively at inthecompanyofdogs.com and retails for $59.95.
High-Tech and Innovative Dog Gifts
- Dog Treadmill. This is an innovative gift for the chubby dog, a dog owner who wants to promote a generally healthy lifestyle for their canine companion, or as a way to deter destructive tendencies. PetZen has created the first treadmill especially for dogs, the Dog Tread. The DogTread comes in three sizes (small, medium and large) to accommodate all breeds. The treadmill offers many of the same features of human treadmills including time and distance trackers, incline adjustment. safety start and stop and is designed in a space saving manner. Prices range from $499 to $899.
- Doggie Driver. This is a fun gift that dogs and their owners can enjoy playing with together. This toy takes the game of fetch and revolutionizes it by incorporating tennis balls and a golf club. The concept is that the pet parent sets up the tennis ball and hits it (once their dog is out of the way) like a golf ball with a special Doggie Driver club. Then the dog gets to fetch. What a great way to practice some golf, play a game of fetch and manage to keep the drool off hands and fingers. The Doggie Driver retails for $24.99 and can be purchased at Amazon.com.
With all these choices, the family pet is sure to find the perfect present waiting for him or her under the tree this year. Also, don't forget about that special cat in the family. There are plenty of fun cat holiday gift ideas as well.
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