Christmas presents for your dog – The gifts our pooches really want!
The ultimate wish list curated by our dogs
With Christmas approaching, you may be looking for the perfect present for your furry friend or family member. While there are lots of ideas out there that excite us, we thought it would be more helpful to put a list together of 10 pawsome gifts that your dog would be really excited to find under the Christmas tree!
So we’ve scoured Bow Wow’s Pet Partners* for the perfect Christmas gifts for dogs. And we asked the Bow Wow team’s fur friends what they really want for Christmas.
Our list is compiled by:
| Benji, the rescue German Spitz
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Twiggy, the crazy Whippet
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Dobby, the playful rescue dog
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Suvee, the blue-eyed Border Collie
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Best Christmas dog gifts (as suggested by the Bow Wow dogs)
1. Christmas Dog Treats!
We have to say, while treats are a firm favourite of all the Bow Wow canines, we (the humans) are kind of fussy about what we feed our dogs. We look after our own diets well, so why not do the same for our furry friends? So, we’re generally pretty selective when it comes to buying treats for our dogs.
Pet Partner* Mimi & Munch bake the highest quality pet treats using human-grade ingredients and locally sourced produce. All natural, their treats are perfect for sensitive tummies and low in fat, so you can treat your pooch without the guilt! Priced from $8, depending on pack size / quantity.
Despite saying she has no favourites, we secretly know that Suvee would dig “a tunnel to China” for a Peanut Butter and Jelly bite, and even fussy Twiggy won’t turn her nose up at a Kangaroo and Sweet Potato Snax Stix.
Pet Partner* Huds and Toke is a quality Aussie pet treat business that gets into the Christmas spirit with a huge range of delicious festive season dog treats! Beautifully hand decorated, their dog treats may look like cakes and candy but are in fact all-natural nutty based biscuits coated in low-fat yoghurt, no melt frosting and decorated with dog-friendly swirls or sprinkles. They have a hard baked base and hard frosting designed specifically for increased chew time. Priced from $5 (single piece), depending on pack size / quantity.
Note: Some of the treats contain wheat and/or dairy. Consult the ingredients list for each item in case your dog has any allergies or sensitivities.
A big hit with Dobby and Benji! Need we say more?
2. Automatic Ball Launcher
A fabulous gift to keep your doggo active, entertained and amused, this automatic ball launcher is from Pet Partner* PetSafe. The ultimate present for dogs who love to play fetch, it will keep your best friend engaged and give your arm a little break. Priced at $276.80.
Suvee the Border Collie absolutely loved this ball launcher and highly recommends it to other active dogs!
3. Santa Claus upright dog costume
Dress your Doggy up as Santa Paws this Christmas! This fun costume from Pet Partner* DoggyTopia is sure to be a hit for photo shoots and Christmas parties this festive season. Made from polar fleece and trimmed with fluffy faux fur, it’s priced at $24.95.
Benji looked so cute wearing this costume! Chrissie cards done and dusted for the year!
4. Christmas stocking with treats
Stuff this adorable felt Christmas stocking from Pet Partner* Huds and Toke with treats, and your pooch is sure to go crazy with excitement! Priced at $14.95.
Suvee says, if your dog loves treats as much as I do, this stocking is sure to be a hit with them too!
5. Snowman chew toy and slow feeder
Designed for tough chewing, the Snowman from Pet Partner* Rover Pet Products is made of 100% natural proprietary latex and is biodegradable, sustainable and non-toxic. The Snowman can be frozen to provide a cooling treat on a hot day and is dishwasher safe. Recommended for dogs from 14 to 27kg, it’s priced at $28.95.
The Snowman was a firm favourite of Dobby the rescue dog, especially when stuffed with frozen banana chunks and peanut butter!
6. Christmas tree puzzle feeder
Challenge and stimulate your doggo’s brain this festive season with a Merry Woofmas Christmas Tree Puzzle Feeder from Pet Partner* Henlo Pets. It contains multiple compartments in which to hide treats or kibble, making meal time more exciting while encouraging slower eating. Priced at $34.99.
The Christmas tree puzzle feeder comes with a high approval rating from Benji, who loved sniffing out the hidden treats and opening the compartments to gobble them up!
7. Christmas themed dog gear and accessories
Deck out your dog in style for the festive season with Christmas themed harnesses, collars, leads, bow ties, bandanas, bag holders and more from Pet Partner* Pawfect Pals. Cute, cruelty-free and made from high quality fabrics and/or vegan PU leather that is sturdy and fade-resistant. Available in a range of styles, sizes and prices.
While the dogs were rather indifferent, we thought they looked very smart in their coordinating Christmas gear!
8. Christmas extravaganza gift box
Get your pup into the Christmas spirit with a personalised Extravaganza Box from Pet Partner* Big and Little Dogs. There are four different boxes to choose from, with prices ranging from $99.95 to $149.95 (additional charges apply for personalisation of harnesses and bandanas). All boxes contain walk gear in various combinations, as well as dog treats and a Kong Christmas Reindeer toy.
Benji approved of the treats and Kong toy… and didn’t mind the gear either.
9. Jingle Bells Set
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way… Get your doggy’s Christmas jingle going with this Jingle Bells set from Pet Partner* DoggyTopia. The perfect accessories for photo’s and Christmas parties, it comes with one stretchy collar and four leg cuffs, made from soft red velour and finished with gold bells. Available in two sizes; priced at $19.95.
A comment from Dobby: “As much as I love the jingly noises, I also want to bite off the bells on the leg cuffs, so I need to be supervised while wearing them”.
10. Stinky Dog value bundle
This gift from Pet Partner* Stinky Dog will have your pooch smelling like roses over the festive season and beyond. Suitable for all breeds of dogs, puppies included, the bundle contains the full range of the Cleansing & Refreshing collection and comes in a gift box. with the option to add a personal note. Priced at $199 (valued at $252) with free shipping.
Twiggy thought she smelled really good after her grooming session!
Bonus gift: You! You! You!
Some special time with you, their human buddy, is what many of our furry buddies crave the most. No surprise there, after all, dogs and humans have formed a bond for almost 14,000 years. Well, some say it’s been 6,400 years, but given the span of your and my lifetime that difference probably doesn’t really matter much. Give your dog the present of some you-time and he will be eternally grateful!
For some rewarding quality time together, consider signing up for a training course at your local dog training school.
Some options to consider:
- If your dog loves sniffing, K9 Nosework is great.
- Or the team work in agility or trick training could be perfect for your pooch and you.
- Or do your pooch and you need to refresh your inter-species communication skills with an obedience and manners course?
Whatever it is, most courses provide you with a set weekly date that you and your pooch can go on together.
Or maybe a holiday together is more in order? A camping, hike or a beach (holi)day could be the perfect opportunity to get out and about and explore the world together.
Whatever it is you get your pooch for Christmas, make sure it matters to them, and to you.
The team at Bow Wow Meow wishes you and your family including all your beautiful pets a wonderful festive season and all the best for the next year.
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