Going Over Some Of Our Favorite Gift Ideas For Dogs In The Spirit Of The Holiday Season
With the winter season comes the winter holidays. A very common tradition of most winter holidays is the tradition of gift giving. This applies to your pets too! What better way to celebrate the holidays than giving your furry friends a holiday gift
This article will go over some of our personal favorite holiday gift ideas for dogs. Keep in mind that these are just gift ideas. Not all gifts mentioned here will be a good fit for your dog. But, we hope these gift ideas will give you some inspiration and lead you to the perfect gift for your furry friend.
Catering To Your Dog’s Needs
Every dog is unique and will have different preferences and/or interests. Because of this, we suggest trying to cater to your dog’s preferences as best as possible. While there is no one-size-fits-all dog gift, we’re certain the perfect gift for your dog is out there! Here are a few ideas to help you find that perfect gift.
A dog puzzle toy
Interactive Toys:
One of the best types of dog toys are interactive toys. Interactive pet toys are toys that require your pet to interact with them in some way. They are specifically designed to engage a dog through physical and mental activities. These kinds of toys, such as dog puzzles or treat dispenser balls, keep your dog stimulated and well occupied.
Our personal recommendation for interactive dog toys is the Pet Zone IQ Dog Treat Ball. This interactive toy ball can hold a good amount of treats and your dog will have to put in some work to get the tasty morsels out. It’s easy to use, easy to clean, and you can adjust the difficulty level by adjusting the amount of treats that can be dispensed.
Chew Toy:
Chewing is a natural and instinctive habit in dogs. That’s why chew toys make such great gifts for dogs! Bow Wow Labs reports that when dogs chew, they exercise their jaw muscles, which helps promote jaw bone health. Chew toys are not only healthy for dogs, but they are very entertaining to dogs. This makes chew toys an ideal holiday gift.
Our personal recommendation for dog chew toys is the KONG Tire. KONG is a very reputable brand that is known for overall safety and using high quality materials. Some cheaper, lower quality chew toys can break or splinter, which is dangerous to dogs if ingested. This high quality chew toy will outlast even the toughest of chewers! Additionally, always supervise your dog while they are chomping on their chew toy.
Lick Mat:
Some of the best types of dog toys are the ones that reward them for their efforts. That’s why we recommend gifting them a lick mat! A lick mat is a flat mat designed for your dog to lick over and over. They usually have ridges and bristles that encourage licking instead of eating. Simply put something spreadable, like minced meat or peanut butter, on the mat and let them have fun.
For dog lick mats, we recommend the Hyper Pet IQ Lick Mat. They are made of natural, food-grade, non-toxic rubber. They have several different types of grooves/ridges to fit your dog’s preferences. They are dishwasher safe and have 4 different sections for different types of foods.
A dog with their squeak toy
Silent Squeaker Toy:
Nearly every dog loves toys that squeak. However, the sound of squeaker toys can oftentimes be very irritating to the dog owners. That’s why we recommend investing in a silent squeaker toy. A silent squeaker is a squeaker toy that is tuned to an ultrasonic frequency that dogs can hear, but people can’t.
We personally recommend the Trusty Pup brand of Strong ‘N Silent dog toys. These toys come in a variety of colors, styles, and sizes. They are made out of quality materials and have reinforced seams for added durability. They are also exceptionally soft, making them great for cuddling.
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