Gift ideas for dog owners
Gift ideas dog owners
If you’re looking for a gift for a friend who has a dog, there are lots of gift ideas you could look at for them. And they are a great way to show you understand how important your friend's dog is to your loved one, because you're thinking about someone who means a great deal to them.
1. How about giving them a dog bowl for their pet which is personalised?
Emma Bridgewater has some very nice dog bowls (or pet bowls). They come in large and small bowls and you can use them for dry and wet food. Give the bowl a personalised touch and put their name it. From £40.00.
What about a personalised dog bowl from Emma Bridgewater?
2. Or a caddy for dog treats?
How about this Dogs Extra Large Rectangular Caddy for £16.00?
3. Bare Kind have some wonderfully soft socks!
Bare Kind have LOTS of different animal themed socks. I think they are great fun - I've just bought the puffin socks and pangolin socks, and I can't believe how lovely and soft they are! The socks pictured below are the Save the Grey Dog Bamboo Socks for £9.99. What's more, 10% of profits from these socks go to charity, Woodgreen.
4. How about a dog themed calendar, planner or diary for 2027?
How about a calendar, planner or diary with a dog theme to see them through 2027? The CalendarClub has hundreds to choose from, many covering specific breeds, and all sorts of different types and sizes of calendars, too! But there are also calendars which aren’t breed specific, such as Nap Time, so if you don’t know what sort of dog your loved one has got, you could go for a calendar which focuses on another theme, as opposed to a breed. Lots of people have mixed breeds these days, so if you can't find the breed your loved one has, a calendar which covers a more general dog theme may be a good idea! From £5.99
There's a Dog a Day Desk Calendar 2027 for £11.99
5. Who let the dogs out? It's a puzzle!
For anyone who loves doing jigsaws, how about this one from the Original Jigsaw Company? Their jigsaw Who Let the Dogs Out? Includes over 50 dog breeds, and you’ll find dogs playing in the park, mooching in the mountains and soaring in the sky. And it comes with an A3 pull-out sheet with heart-warming stories and facts about our favourite dog breeds. Made from 100% FSC certified recycled board in the UK, it costs £30.00
Who let the dogs out? This jigsaw puzzle is available from the Original Jigsaw Company
6. Treats!
Lily's Kitchen do yummy food for dogs and cats, and they've got some fabulous treats for your dog, including these Organic Bedtime Biscuits for £3.50. They are made with Lily's Kitchen's finest organic ingredients - an d they've added honey and yoghurt. The chamomile is known for its calming properties. These are for adult dogs from 4 months plus, and it's one biscuit before bedtime. Yawn! A lovely way to finish the day! Woof!
7. Capture the moment
Virgin Experience Days have this special offer on a Pet Photoshoot, available at 17 locations. It’s £23.50 instead of £45 - a Pet Photoshoot with Image and Frame at Venture Studios. Have a bespoke 1 hour photo shoot with a highly skilled photographer! There’s a return visit to Venture Studio for a cinematic viewing of your images and your favourite image in a 10 x 8” frame. You can buy additional images, too. Find out more here
There's a Pet Photoshoot with Image and Frame at Venture Studios available through Virgin Experience Days
And it's on offer, too! Dig up the information here.
Virgin Experience Days have a Bespoke Outdoor Photoshoot for Dogs for £159.00 near Brighton and Exeter. Bring along one or two of your dogs for a natural snapping session. Photographer Rhian White’s been taking pics of pooches for a decade, so she knows about capturing the best action, lighting and expressions during your dog’s favourite activities. It’s all tailored to your woof and what he or she wants to do, and if you meet a minimum spend of £125, you'll receive two complimentary 10in x 8in prints to ensure you can treasure the memories forever.
8. A pet portrait with a difference
Transform your dog with a work of art with Purr & Mutt! They've got an online, easy to use pet portraits service. They don't just do dogs, they do all sorts of pets including cats, rabbits, horses and even reptiles!
Create a pet portrait with your pet - this one is called The Toy Princess.
There are all sorts of portraitsituations available - you could use a more regal portrait,
an outlaw, a gangster, a gladiator, knight, gangster, a naughty pet, and more
The portraits are great for home decor! Visit Purr & Mutt here.
9. Out and about - walkies, meet and greet, new sniffs!
What about a gift membership to the National Trust? If your loved one loves to explore new places with their dog, then one possibility could be to give them a membership to the National Trust. It has lots of dog-friendly places, so you could plan a visit to a dog friendly place or use one as a stop-off on a longer journey to give your dog the chance to really stretch their paws, rather than stopping at a motorway service station. Take a look at the dog-friendly places with the National Trust here. Give a gift membership to the National Trust - there are lots of places for your loved one and their dog to explore!
10. Immerse yourself into a dog magazine
Pocketmags have got a great range of magazines, including plenty of magazines for dog lovers! They include Your Dog, pictured below - packed full of advice and expert tips, on everything you need to help keep your dog healthy and happy!
Fetch more information about the magazine here
11. Books for Dog Lovers
There's nothing like delving into a good book in the darker months of the year, especially if you've got a hot drink or something stronger and a furry friend by your side. Even if you haven't got a furry friend, a hot drink and something comforting to tuck into can make reading all the more enjoying! Bookshop.org have lots of books for dog owners and lovers, including Andrew Cotter's Dog Days, featuring his gorgeous labradors, Olive and Mabel. You may have seen their delightful videos on Andrew Cotter's You Tube channel.
Andrew Cotter walks through the ups and downs of a year featuring the mundane to the weird and wonderful.
Olive and Mabel are true stars. Every time I hear Andrew Cotter commentating on sport,
I look around for Olive and Mabel to appear!
This book is £9.49 in paperback from Bookshop