Hey Woofa’s,

Can you believe Christmas is only 18 more sleeps away?

I must admit I’m usually much more organised than I have been this year.

The craziness of Covid-19 has thrown me for a loop.

Anyway, in saying that, I’ve sent all 140 of my Doggy Customer Christmas Cards off and most of my Christmas shopping is done, wrapped and under the tree.

The only presents that aren’t wrapped are Billy’s!!!!  Because he won’t leave my side so I can wrap them!  He’s such a sticky beak.

I need Dean to take him for a drive or something so I can get them wrapped without him seeing them.

Normally it’s ALL done by now, but I’m getting there.

I’ve got my list and I know the little add ons that I need to get so that’s something.

How are you going with yours?

This year I’m combining my Dog Gift Ideas and Dog Lover Gift ideas, because it’s just easier!

CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS FOR 2021!

For the Dog Lover –

1. A gift certificate to their Dog Groomer;
2. Dog cookies/cakes from a local baker/shop;
3. Matching Peter Alexander pj’s for you and your dog;
4. Organise Pics with Santa for them and their Dog;
5. Jewellery with ‘anything’ dog on it;
6. Socks, jumpers, beanies, scarves, gloves with dogs on them, better if you can get it with their own dog on them;
7. Undies with dogs on them;
8. A Calendar with their dog breed or any dogs on it;
9. Dog Pillow and you can even go further and have their own dog printed on it;
10. Gift Certificate to their Doggy Day Care, or Dog Walker etc;
11. Accessories with their dog pic on it – key ring, phone cover, mug, iPad cover etc;
12. For the Chef – an apron, oven mitts, tea towels, cooking tin with dog paw shapes etc with dogs on them;
13. Donate to a local Dog Shelter in their name or their Dog’s name;
14. A Doggy Seat Belt and Hammock to go in their car;
15. Slippers with Dogs on them;
16. For the stationary buff – pens, note books, desk calendar, post it’s, stickers all with dogs on them;
17. Buy a special present for their dog – toys, fav treats etc;
18. A Doggy Door Stop;
19. You could take a cute pic of them and their dog and put it in a nice frame;
20. For the Beach Goer – a beach towel, beach bag or beach toys for them and their dog;
21. Organise a Gift Basket with their’s and their dog’s favourite things;
22. Gift Voucher to local or on-line Pet Store;
23. Dog Pram or Back Pack if they love going on long walks but have a dog that can’t walk that far;
24. Matching pyjamas or outfits for Dog and Dog Owner;
25. Gift Voucher for their vet;
26. Christmas Ornament with their Dog’s name on it;
27. Shout Dog and Dog Owner to their favourite Dog Cafe;
28. Books on dogs – Dog shaming book, dog coffee table book, dog novels etc;
29. A bag with dogs on it – for beach or walking or just for everything;
30. Dog Colouring in book;
31. Organise a Present to the Dog Lover from their Dog;
32. Dog Mug with their dog’s pic on it and a cute saying;
33. For the tech – A camera so they can see what their dog is doing while they are out, through an app on their phone;
34. Subscription to their favourite dog magazine;
35. A Paw print kit;
36. For the Drinker – Magnetic Dog Wine Glass Charms or stubby holder with dog’s pic on it;
37. Dog Hooks;
38. Cute Toy Box for the Dog’s Toys;
39. A Pet Tracker Collar;
40. For the Gardener – A Pet Pooh worm farm – to recycle their dog’s pooh and put it back on the garden once it’s gone through the worm farm;
41. Install a Doggy Door for them if they don’t have one;
42. Recycled Shopping Bags with Dog prints on them;
43. Dog Christmas Cards and Wrapping Paper;
44. Sunbeam Dog Treat Maker
45. De-hydrater so they can make their own healthy dog treats;
46. For the Craft Person – Sewing materials with Dog’s on them;
47. Crochet a Blanket, jumper, beanie or scarf for their dog;
48. A shell or kiddy pool for their dog;
49. Offer to mind their dog so they can go out or on holidays;
50. Offer to pick up their dog pooh for a month;
51. Dog Oracle cards, with inspirational quotes on them;
52. New elevated dog bowls for food and water;
53. New dog lead and collar with dog’s name and owners phone number embroidered onto it;
54. A pamper pack for the dog – with their fav shampoo, conditioner, doggy towel and brush;
55. A Christmas outfit for the dog – make sure you get the right size;
56. Automatic treat dispenser – when the owner is out they can see their dog on the camera and press a button on the phone app to dispense a treat for the dog.
57. Dog ornament for the garden;
58. Doggy sofa;
59. A covid safe mask with dogs on it and a matching bandana for their dog;
60. A Candle with a dog pic on it or one with their own dog pic on it;
61. Subscribe to Kong or Bark or a company that sends a dog box out each month or quarter with dog toys and treats in it.
62. A Fancy poo bag;

Ok, if that doesn’t get your ideas flowing I don’t know what will.

If you’re going to order on-line I’d be double and triple checking that it will arrive BEFORE Christmas Day.

For Your Dog  –

1. New Calming Dog Bed;
2. New Dog Blankets & Pillows;
3. Toys – balls, teddy, bones, frisbee (whatever they love and is suitable for their size);
4. New raised Feed and Water Bowls;
5. A huge packet of their favourite treats;
6. Doggy Outfits, only if they like wearing them;
7. Dog Christmas Chocolates;
8. Dog Christmas Cookies;
9. Doggy Life Vest or Life Jacket if they’re swimmers;
10. Beach Towel for your dog;
11. Big Raw Bone from the Butcher with a red ribbon;
12. New Collars, Leads, Harnesses with their names embroidered on them;
13. Doggy Hat and Sunnies for Summer – Beanies, Booties and Scarf for Winter;
14. Put together a Gift Box of all your Dog’s Favourite things;
15. New Dog Brush and Comb set, suitable for their type of coat;
16. Dog Friendly Cologne;
17. Doggy Placemats for under the Dog Bowls;
18. Doggy Bandanas;
19. Treat Balls – or any toy they love that you can put treats in;
20. New Tag for their collar;
21. Christmas Bauble with your dog’s name on it for the tree;
22. Homemade Christmas Dog treats;
23. Christmas Stocking with your dog’s name on it;
24. Make up a voucher vowing to spend more time with your dog;
25. Custom make a Doggy Sign with your dog’s name and picture on it;
26. Dog Pram if they can no longer go out for walks;
27. Put a tennis ball in a sock as a homemade toy;
28. Doggy Footwear, for summer or winter;
29. Pet Water Fountain for their drinking water;
30. Take them on a trip to their favourite places – dog park, dog beach, dog cafe, doggy play date – where ever it is they have the most fun;
31. Gift box subscription – I think Kong and Bark Box do this;
32. Treat dispenser – so when you’re out you can see your dog on the camera and dispense a treat for them;
33. Interactive dog bone toy;
34. Drinking water fountain;
35. Their own dog sofa;
36. Doggy ice cream;
37. Doggy travel bag that holds their stuff too, for holidays;
38. Mentally stimulating dog toys;
39. A summer pack – doggy rash/swim shirt, sunnies, sunscreen, beach towel, life vest etc;
40. The promise to spend more time with your dog.

The good thing with dogs is, they’ll love anything you give them because they’re mostly easily pleased.

WHAT BILLY IS GETTING – ssshhh don’t tell him!

We have bought Billy – Meals for Mutts Bacon and Egg flavoured kibble, so when we have our bacon and eggs on a Sunday morning he can too now.

He has Meals for Mutts Tripe treats, and doggy chocolates, as well as a new toy.

We’re still on the look out for his squeaky pink pig that we get him every year, and it only takes him 2 minutes to destroy but he has so much fun with it.

And I’ll probably have a look in Peter Alexander and see if there’s any cute bandanas for him.

WHAT DOES ALL THIS MEAN?

There’s only 18 more sleeps til Christmas!!!

If you’re similar to me and like to be organised, the lists above should help you come up with some ideas on what to buy the Dog and Dog Lover in your family.

If you’re like Dean who is ALWAYS out on Christmas Eve shopping – here’s hoping there’s stuff left to buy.

Good luck with your Christmas Shopping………let us know how you go in the comments below!

IN THE COMMENTS BELOW – BILLY WOULD LIKE TO KNOW – WHAT YOU’RE BUYING YOUR DOG FOR CHRISTMAS?