The holiday season is here, and the staff of The Perfect Pup is busy preparing for it. We get asked a lot of questions about dogs on a daily basis and one of the common ones that comes up around the holiday season is, what are some great home made gifts for dog lovers? Black Friday is this week and we wanted to help our clients with their holiday shopping by providing some great ideas for home made gifts for dog lovers. If you aren’t feeling crafty, we also offer gift certificates here at The Perfect Pup!
Home Made Gifts for Dog Lovers
A Gift Basket of Dog Supplies
Humans love getting gift baskets because of the variety of things inside them. A gift basket of dog supplies is a great idea for the dog lover in your life. To set up your dog-themed gift basket all you have to do is purchase a large basket and then fill it up. Here are some ideas of items you can stock the gift basket with.
• Treats
• Toys
• Grooming Tools
• Dog Shampoo
• Disposable Waste Bags
• Gift Cards to Pet Stores.
Homemade Dog Treats
There are several recipes online for delicious homemade dog treats. They can be made with simple and low-cost ingredients like bananas and sweet potatoes. You can use dog-shaped cookie cutters when baking them. After you have baked the treats, you can place them in plastic wrap with a decorative holiday bow.
A Hand Sewn Dog Bed
A handmade dog bed is a very thoughtful and sustainable gift. If even you are not an experienced sewing person, there are several tutorials on the web where you can find easy to sew patterns. The material to sew the dog bed can be fabric found around your home which makes the dog bed a sustainable gift. You can reuse old blankets, fabric, and tee shirts.
A Personalized Dog Treat Jar
This is a very easy and thoughtful gift for the dog lover in your life. All you need is a glass or ceramic container with a lid. These are easy to find and low cost at any store like a Walmart or Michael’s craft store. To personalize the jar, you can place dog-themed stickers on it. To further personalize it, you can always put the pup’s name on it. As an added bonus, you can include pre-stock the jar with some delicious dog treats.