LIFESTYLE NEWS - Christmas is a time to spend with those you care most about – including your pets. Giving your dog a gift on Christmas can be a way to express your affection and also to have fun with your furry friend.
Whether you're considering a new toy, or festive or novelty wearables, buying something playful and thoughtful will help make Christmas memorable for you and your dog.
Here are seven tips that could help with getting a gift for your furry friend this Christmas:
What does your dog like and enjoy?
Considering what activities, treats and toys your dog likes will help point you in the direction of a certain gift. Try taking something your dog likes and spinning it into a fun and thoughtful gift. For example, if your dog happens to love walks at night, get them a glow-in-the-dark leash or one with LED lights.
Choose something unique
There are many different gifts you can get for your dog, from custom accessories, toys and treats to beds, and novelty items and seasonally themed gifts. Choose a gift that you wouldn't buy for your dog any other day. Try browsing online vendors or viewing blogs geared toward Christmas gift options for dog(s).
Don't take the 'wrap'
Your dog will likely not be able to open a gift in normal wrapping paper without making a mess or eating some paper in the process. Most wrapping papers can be toxic to dogs and possibly make them sick, even in small quantities.
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Where to place it?
Once you have your gift, you are ready to place it under the tree or in a stocking. Placing your dog's gift in a stocking is a good way to avoid them getting into their gift before Christmas morning.
Give your gift with a treat
Call your dog over and give your gift with a treat to let your dog know that it is receiving something special. Present them with their gift first and let them smell and become familiar with it. If it is an unusual or custom gift that it will not be familiar with, like a custom water fixture or light-up toy, show them what the gift does.
After your dog has seen, smelt and become familiar with their gift, give them a treat.
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