Tis the season for gift giving, and that includes the family pets. One of my family’s holiday traditions is exchanging our stockings on Christmas, along with opening one gift which usually is a pair of new pajamas. Our stocking exchange always includes the family dogs. If you are a regular reader of this blog, you’ve probably figured out that our dogs, Winston and Lilly, are spoiled rotten. I think that’s how it should be. This post about stocking stuffer and gift ideas for dogs is sponsored by Rachael Ray Nutrish for pets.
Deciding what to put in your dog’s stocking can be a bit tricky, since there aren’t a whole lot of options aside from treats and toys.
When filling Winston and Lilly’s stockings I try to always include a couple of toys, a good chewing bone, some dental chews, and one or two of their favorite treats like Rachael Ray Nutrish Soup Bones. When choosing toys, I try to find ones that make noise and won’t get easily be torn to shreds. Lilly loves anything that squeaks and Winston likes a toy that he can play tug-of-war with.
The spoiled pups who have taken over the house…
A pretty new collar or leash is another great stocking stuffer idea.
Since the cold weather can be hard on pets, a soothing nose and paw salve is a nice treat. Lilly loves having a pawdicure, and getting the pads of her paws moisturized. A soothing oatmeal shampoo and conditioner will always be appreciated by your pups.
I make sure they also have something under the tree on Christmas morning. This year, I put a chalkboard label on a holiday tin and filled it with Winston and Lilly’s favorite treats.
Christmas is a great time to purchase your pet a new bed. Our dogs don’t need new beds right now, but Lilly loves getting new blankets to snuggle up in.
Do you give your pets holiday gifts?
Great ideas! I have 3 dogs and we usually get them little treats, this is a much better idea!
My dog does not play with toys at all! She would prefer pure bacon as her stocking stuffer, or maybe even some eggs!
Awww your furbabies are adorable. I need to get 3 stocking stuffers. 1 cat , 2 dogs. I still haven’t gotten anything for them yet.
I love giving our pets a special present on Christmas. They always appreciate it and it make it fun for everyone.
What cute ideas! My brother loves to make a stocking for his dog.
I need to get gifts for my two pups! They deserve them!
Your babies are so cute! I love my doggies. We always give our pets gifts for the holidays and their birthdays. 🙂
Oh, your little puppies are so adorable! No puppies at our house, but now I’m wishing I did!
I have always had a stocking for my dog! They deserve to be spoiled too!
Your little ones are so cute! This is a neat idea too! I’ll be going to PetSmart tomorrow because by now everything is 50% off to get a toy and some special treats for my Boxer boy Neo. Thank-you for the cool idea for next year though!