Dogs are very important members of the family.   They are always there to meet you with a waggy tail when you come home, they listen to what you're saying without interrupting or passing judgement and they provide cheer and unconditional love.  

So it's nice to give them a treat - and treats can be very useful tools for training, inside the house or outside it in the open.  

While we're all tucking in to chocolate goodies over Easter, what can we give our dogs?  Dogs should not eat the chocolate we do - it's dangerous for them.   But the good news is that there are plenty of treats for dogs around, including these from Pooch and Mutt.

As well as dog food (and cat food), they've got treats for your dog (and cat).  Dog owners can also find supplements, dental sticks and chews, poo bags and accessories.   And they've got Easter treats for dogs too so you can give these to your cherished family members !

They are packed with Lamb, Chicken and vibrant Spirng Greens to restore vital nutrients and support immunity.  And they've got no added artificial flavours, colours, preservatives, grain, cereal, gluten, beef, soy, dairy and GM produce.  They include Probiotics as well, contributing to a healthy gut flora and support hte immune system.   

You can create an Easter trail for your dog with these
 Dog Easter Treats from Pooch and Mutt for £3.99. 

You can do all sorts of things with these treats, such as laying a trail to keep your dog busy, using them for training treats and just for saying "I love you!".  

Head off to Pooch and Mutt to find out more about these Easter treats for your dog.

If you've got an animal lover in your life, and you want to get them a present with an animal theme, you could take a look at giving them an animal encounter or experience.

There are lots of these available now, with species ranging from reptiles to horses, donkeys to big cats, meerkats to birds of prey, goats and dogs.

And if the choice is too difficult for you but you want to give your loved one a choice, then gift experience company Activity Superstore may have just the thing for you.  Mind you, how on earth you would choose which animal you wanted the experience with, I just don't know!

You can choose what to do from a range of experiences.  Animal options include reptiles, African Big Cats, Lemurs, Llamas, Meerkats and Crocodiles.  The availability depends on the chosen experience.  

These opportunities are a wonderful way to find out more about these beautiful animals, and they make lovely gifts for animal lovers of all ages.  

Normally £99, this gift experience is just £59!

Fetch more information here.

The gift experience company BuyaGift has over 9,000 products, you’re bound to find something to suit!

From Afternoon Tea – perhaps washed down with a glass of bubbly as an extra special treat – to dining out, from visits to attractions such as gardens and museums, to train journeys, sailing to wine tasting, walking with alpacas or horse riding, there’s something for everyone.   There are Spa Days and Spa Breaks, Afternoon Teas, Days out, and Food and Drink Gifts, for instance.

How about a Visit to Kew Gardens and Palace for Two?

Amongst their Mothers Day gift ideas alone, there are over 900 to choose from, and they cover all areas of the country, too, so wherever you are or your loved one is, you should find something to suit. 

Best selling gift ideas include:

An Afternoon Tea experience box (£35)

Find out more about this Afternoon Tea gift

Spa Treatments and Experiences for One or Two (£79), 232 locations to choose from.

Find out more about this gift experience

Theatre Tickets to a West End Show for Two

Read all about it here.

Head off to BuyaGift here to browse and shop.  Don't forget our code for 10% off - AHW2024BAG - which is valid to 31 Dec 2024 and is site wide, including special offers and 2 for 1s (although some products are excluded).

If you want an Afternoon Tea with a bit of a difference, you could take a look at this gift experience from Virgin Experience Days.

Swinton Estate is one of the largest private estates in England, situated in North Yorkshire and the Yorkshire Dales.  It goes back to the late 1600s and since the 1880s, it has been in the ownership of the Cunliffe-Lister family.  And it's got a number of different experiences available and one of these is rather different:

How about a Private Island Hire with Afternoon Tea for Two at The Swinton Estate?

The Swinton Estate has got a rather special spot for a private event.  You'll take a hand-drawn cable ferry across to your own private island - and it's got a miniature Georgian style summerhouse.

The team at the Estate will set up the island ready for you, with Afternoon Tea laid out.   Tuck into sweet delicacies from their pastry kitchen.  There are local preserves and locally sourced meats, and you could also treat yoruself to a glass of champagne or English sparkling wine to add bubbles to the occasion.  There are handdrafted cakes to tuck into, too!

The experience is not available in the winter months, but it is available 7 days a week at other times.  Book early!

This experience is normally £239 but you can tuck into it for £215.10.

By the way, there are other experiences available at the Swinton Estate through Virgin Experience Days, including  Traditional Afternoon Tea for Two, a Champagne Afternoon Tea for Two,  a One Night Luxury Yorkshire Escape with Dinner for Two, a  Two Night Luxury Tree Lodge Escape for Two, a Half Day Midweek Cookery Course, a Two Course Lunch, Garden  Talk and a Guided Tour for Two and more!   See them all here.

Head to Virgin Experience Days to find out more.  Bon appetit!