What should you get your dog for Christmas?

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With Christmas fast approaching, many of us are trying to avoid the mad shopping dash that seems to define the season. While this applies to our human friends and family, it’s also relevant when it comes to gift buying for our favourite furry companions.

Working out what to buy for a dog isn’t quite as complicated as it is for people, but it still takes a bit of thought to get it right. From subscriptions to nice toys, these are a few ideas of what you could get your dog for Christmas this year.

A doggy subscription

If you want to get a gift for your dog that just keeps on giving, why not get them a subscription? You can find all sorts of different options, from nice treats to fun toys. Dogs don’t quite understand the concept of gift-giving at Christmas, so spreading the gifts throughout the year makes a lot of sense.

This makes it easier to remember to treat your pets to the treats they deserve, and you can always cancel if it gets too much. Take a look at what’s available, and don’t just look at the big companies – you can also find lovely gifts from smaller makers as well.

Some home comforts

Dogs don’t need much to be comfortable, but that makes it even more important that you get just the right things for their limited needs. If you think they might enjoy it, you could look into buying a special home comfort from a shop like Get Set Pet.

That could be a cosy bed for them to cuddle up in during the colder months and dark nights, a heated pad for them to lie down on, or a nice little blanket. You’ll likely know if your dog will appreciate these kinds of gifts or not – unless they’re a puppy, in which case it’s still worth a try.

Fancy treats

Most dogs are food-motivated, which in basic language means that tasty treats make them very happy. If this sounds like it applies to your hound, you could always buy them some lovely food for Christmas.

Whether that’s some tender organic meat or dehydrated snacks from a local snack maker, the world is your dog’s oyster. If you already buy your dog a lot of treats, then you’ll just have to take it up a notch and get them something that’s truly magical.

A nice toy

Many dogs of all shapes and sizes find lots of joy in a simple toy. If your dog destroys toys through very rough play, then you’ll likely need to replace those toys pretty regularly, and what better time than Christmas to do so? Dog toys aren’t expensive, but the impact they can have is often priceless.

These gift ideas should be able to cover you for most situations, regardless of their personal preferences. So long as they enjoy being comfortable, eating nice food, or playing with fun toys, you’ll be able to make their day, regardless of their appreciation of what season it is.