Know someone for whom dog ownership is not just a part of their daily routine, but a way of life? Is there someone you know who has dedicated their life to the pursuit of dog breeding, walking, and loving? If you are looking for a Christmas gift for a dog owner, and a passionate one at that, this article has got you covered. Here, you will find loads of Christmas gift ideas for dog lovers, as well as potential presents for your own dog, such as dog costumes, rope toys, treats, frisbees, balls, harnesses, leashes, collars, beds, houses and much more.
If you’re here wondering, “What are some good Christmas gift ideas for my dog?”, check out the article on “Christmas Gift for a Dog”. There, you will find a host of Christmas gift ideas for a dog, whether it’s yours of someone else’s. Go there to find the perfect Christmas gift suggestion for your dog.
This article is intended to help you find a great Christmas present for a dog owner as well as gift ideas for dog groomers and trainers. It also contains some advice when it comes to Christmas gift ideas for pug dog lovers, among lovers of other dog breeds. Admittedly, some of these Christmas gift ideas will be addressed to the dog rather than its owner, but if you read on, you will find some great suggestions of presents to get dog owners and lovers themselves.
Christmas gift ideas for dog lovers can, in general, be classified into three categories. The first category consists of Christmas presents for dogs, and so, plush toys, rope toys, dog treats, snacks, gourmet dog foods, dog blankets, beds, houses, and basically, everything that a dog needs to be a happy little furry friend. The second category includes Christmas gift ideas that are fun for both the dog lover and their dog. In other words, products that will let any dog lover have fun with their dog. Finally, the third category concerns Christmas gift ideas for dog lovers that show appreciation for their love for dogs. This category includes dog-themed novelty items like mugs, coasters, clothing and accessories. You will find ideas for Christmas gifts and presents from all three categories in this article, so you can choose which type of Christmas gift will be appropriate for the dog lover in your life.
Christmas Gift Ideas for Dog Lovers
As their title explicitly suggests, dog lovers love dogs. They love how furry and cute they are, how loyal and friendly they are, and they love to walk them, feed them and play with them. We all get that mushy feeling and say “aww” when confronted with a cute mammal, like a puppy or a kitten. Well, dog lovers get the same thing, just ten times stronger, and specifically in reaction to dogs. Being a dog lover is a matter of identity, of setting yourself apart in terms of your affection for house pets, with a particular focus on dogs and their various breeds. Dog lovers may have several dogs of different breeds, so when buying a Christmas gift for a dog lover, you should consider which dog or dogs you are buying a gift for. Unless you’re buying a gift for the dog lover themself, in which case you should probably rely on your knowledge of what they like.
There is a subtle distinction between getting a Christmas gift for a dog owner as opposed to one for a dog lover, as a dog lover may not actually own a dog due to various circumstances. But if you’re buying him or her a Christmas gift, you should know which category he or she belongs to. If you’re totally stumped for Christmas gift ideas, consider a Christmas dog-themed gift basket or one specifically tailored to dogs. But if you keep reading, you should find some good Christmas gift ideas for dog owners, lovers, trainers and groomers.
The number one Christmas gift for a dog lover and owner is probably a frisbee. There is probably no toy more fun than a frisbee when it comes to playing with a dog. The dog owner is perfectly happy to keep throwing it in different variations, while the dog is eager to fetch the frisbee and bring it back for another round. People spend hours in parks throwing frisbees for their dogs to fetch, and it is great fun for all the parties involved. A word of warning: the frisbee should be dog resistant, because some dogs like to play hard (or more specifically, bite hard). While frisbees might not be in much use during the winter season, spring is only months away, and you can be sure that a frisbee you get a dog lover as a Christmas gift will be put to use as soon as possible.
While searching for Christmas presents for dog lovers and owners online, you may come across some interesting stuff. For example, there is a collection of poems by the beloved, Pulitzer prize-winning American poet, Mary Oliver, titled “Dog Songs”. Available for just under $15, it is a real gem that any dog lover will appreciate greatly.
Another good Christmas gift idea is a health and location tracker for dogs. With a tracker, your friend and dog lover will be able to keep track of what their dog is doing and where it is, thus avoiding any heartbreak associated with runaway dogs.
If you’ve ever been over to a friend’s house and seen suspicious mounds of dug-up earth on their lawn, it’s likely their dog has a digging problem. Maybe not as much a problem for the dog as for the owner, digging is a bad dog habit that many dog owners are desperate to get rid of. But you can offer the pet and its owner a compromise in the form of a digging toy. With the digging toy, the dog has a designated place to practice its passionate digging, with no damage done to the surroundings or to the dog owner’s landscaping.
Finally, there is a lot of clothing and apparel out there for dog lovers. You can get your friend and dog lover a T-shirt with a sentence like “Easily distracted by dogs” on the front, accompanied by paw prints. And that’s just one example out of many Christmas present ideas that you can get for a dog lover and/or owner. Other examples include baseball caps, yoga pants, sweaters, jeans, shoes, you name it, it’s got paw prints or dog themes on it.
Finally, one of the best Christmas gift ideas for pug dog lovers is a costume. Pug dog owners adore costumes for their short-muzzled friends, and getting a costume as a Christmas present will certainly brighten their day.
Christmas Gift Ideas for a Dog Walker
Dog walkers seem to have things all figured out. They work doing what they love and are somehow always seen in the company of at least one dog. But being a dog walker isn’t all fun and frolicking with dogs all day. It is hard work and requires a lot of skill, knowledge and experience in handling dogs. Dog walkers often have to deal with and keep in line more than two dogs at the same time, so anything you can get them to make that easier would clearly be an excellent Christmas gift idea for a dog walker.
Tangle-free multi-dog leashes are a great idea if you see that your dog walker’s current leash is getting a bit worn. Your favorite dog walker will certainly appreciate this Christmas gift, and in addition, your dog’s safety will be assured when it goes out for a walk with him or her.
Dog walkers will also definitely appreciate practical clothing and accessories, like scarves, earmuffs, gloves and neck warmers, especially during the winter. Or you can get them one of the many dog-themed T-shirts out there.
Still caught in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world we live in now has made it a bit more uncomfortable for dog walkers to do their job. But at least they can do it with safety and style with matching face mask and bandana sets. A dog walker can use something like this to build their brand in the neighborhood, and identifying dogs with a bandana matching your face mask clearly distinguishes the dog walker in charge.
A hands-free and organizational dog walking belt is also a great idea for a Christmas present for your local dog walker. This kind of equipment is critical in handling larger numbers of (sometimes larger) dogs, and your dog walker will thank you for making his or her life more convenient.
If none of the above Christmas gift ideas for dog walkers strike your fancy, just run a quick search online, and you can find a wide variety of dog walking accessories, which, by the way, you could also present any dog owner with for Christmas, referring back to the previous section. In the case of certain products, knowledge of the dog’s breed and size is critical, so keep things simple and buy universal collars and leashes if you’re not sure about your Christmas gift’s user.
Christmas Gift for Dog Groomer
Dog groomers need to carry a wide range of grooming products, which can get to be quite expensive, so there is no better Christmas gift for a dog groomer than a gift certificate to a grooming supply website or store. A gift certificate is a very thoughtful Christmas present for a dog groomer. Perhaps a dog groomer would also appreciate a set of professional brushes - but those can be an expensive Christmas gift. A nice set of ribbons or even a nice costume might also be something your favorite dog groomer will like.
Sometimes the best gifts come from the heart, and homemade muffins might just be the way your dog groomer would prefer to be appreciated this Christmas. Or you could always buy a comfort gift like a blanket or pillow.
When it comes to dog trainers, good Christmas gift ideas may be dog whistles, training collars, snack containers, and various other apparel and accessories created for dog trainers. Dog trainers may also be in need of grooming tools, so that’s another idea for a Christmas present.
Some knowledge about the breed of dog that your dog trainer handles will be quite important in the case of certain products, so it is best to choose more general Christmas gift ideas.
Of course, there are also dog trainer mugs, and some of them have patterns that are quite… Pavlovian in their implications. A witty dog trainer themed mug makes for a fine Christmas gift. Not to mention the T-shirts, socks, and other clothing items.
In short, you could get a gift specifically relating to dogs for a dog groomer or dog trainer, especially if they’re crazy about their job. Or you could try not getting your dog groomer or dog trainer anything relating to their profession and opt for a Christmas gift based on your attunement to their personality. The choice is up to you.
