The holiday season is a time to show your loved ones how much you care and appreciate them. That same sentiment should be shown to your pet also. Try including your pet in holiday festivities, after all, pets are part of the family too! They provide us with unconditional love, companionship, and the best cuddles. Remind them of how special they are with one of these great Christmas gifts for dogs! You can also use them as gifts for dog lovers too!

A Letter From Santa!

Ok, so maybe they don’t know who Santa is, but they will know the fun and excitement in your voice when you read them their very own letter from jolly old Saint Nick! Simply, copy the letter and fill in your pet’s name. Don’t forget to take pictures or video to create memories that are sure to last a lifetime.

Dear_________,

I see that you are on my list of “nice” dogs this year. Good job! I know it’s hard to stay out of mischief sometimes.

I just wanted to let you know, I’m looking forward to seeing you this year, and to ask for a few favors.

First, if you see cookies and milk sitting out, please leave them be. Those are for me!

Also, you might hear some banging around the roof when Rudolph and I land the sleigh. Please try not to bark! If you wake up the family, I won’t be able to come in and deliver the presents.

Finally, be a good sport if your people want to dress you up in a holiday outfit. I know pretend antlers feel weird, but they make you look so cute in the family Christmas card photos!

Speaking of presents, I’m going to put a few things in my sack for you. I hope you like doggy treats because the elves are baking a fresh batch just for you! And be sure to get your humans to hang up your stocking so I have somewhere to put these great dog toys.

I’ll see ya soon,

Love Santa

 

Puppermint Dog Treats

You can’t go wrong with homemade dog treats for your pooch! Buying dog treats is a great option if you have time constraints or if your not exactly Betty Crocker around the kitchen but making DIY dog treats make great Christmas gifts for dogs, are actually really simple, and best of all, fresh!

Ingredients:
2 cups Almond Flour
4 Tbsp Coconut Flour
1 Tbsp Coconut Oil
3/4 cup Water
4 Tbsp Finely Chopped Fresh Mint

Recipe
Preheat oven to 350˚F.
Combine ingredients in a bowl and mix together until you form a ball. If the mixture is too wet, add more coconut flour. If too dry add a little more water.
Roll out your dough and cut the treats using bite-sized cookie cutters. Sprinkle with a little coconut flour to prevent from sticking.
Place your treats on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes then flip and bake for another 15 minutes. Turn off and let set in the oven until crisp.
Makes approximately 20 treats (depending on the size of cutter). Let cool before giving to your pooch. Enjoy!

Gift Ideas

While we all have those hard to shop for family or friends on our Christmas lists, thankfully, your dog isn’t one of them! Not only will your pet LOVE these gift ideas, but they are functional too. With proper care, they will last your furry friend all year long! These also make pawsitively fabulous gifts for dog lovers too.

Bed or Dog House

Free up some space on your bed and treat your furbaby to a luxurious and comfy new place to rest their heads. Let them lay out on a cozy dog bed or enjoy their own space in a luxury dog house. Either way, It’s a win-win!

Collapsible Bowl

These bowls don’t just mean it’s time to “chow” (pun intended) but it means more quality time with you. That’s because they are designed for taking on walks, hikes, or any outdoor adventure with your pooch.

Bandanna

Let your dog express themselves with a graphic dog bandanna. They are so cute and give so much personality to your dog, they will have no shortage of hugs and kisses. We suggest this tuxedo printed dog bandanna for your upcoming New Year’s festivities.

 

Happy dog-friendly holidays to you and yours, from all of us at Pupaholic!