25 Gift Ideas for Dog Owners (and Their Dogs)
Dogs: the only good thing left to bring humanity together. In fact, there's a smile on our face right now just thinking about all the good pups out there living their good pup lives. Know someone who'd get a kick out of a dog-themed gift, whether for the holiday season, a birthday, or a pet adoption day? Here are the 25 best, not-tacky gifts to get any dog lover. Some are meant for sharing with their furry pal, some aren't. All are winners. And when in doubt, know that a can of tennis balls goes a long way to keep a dog entertained.
Wagwear
design-milk.com
$120.00
All the promotional tote bags in the world can't compete with the handiness of this one from Wagwear, which keeps the pup secure during commutes with space to stick her head out and survey the surroundings. Camo is cool, but Wagwear makes other colors, too.
The Sill
thesill.com
$67.00
Owning a dog should not be a barrier of entry to owning a slew of plants. Good thing pet-friendly plants exist. This one, a calathea rattlesnake, comes in multiple planter styles and colors, thrives in low light, and won't cause harm to a curious dog.
Wild One
wildone.com
$24.50
Wild Ones makes a walk kit—comfortable harness, waterproof leash, and poop bag holder, available in eight color combos—that'll have street style photographers flocking to snap a photo of their doggo. Probably.
Aesop
verishop.com
$39.00
These days, high-end grooming brands cater to dogs, too. This Aesop wash cleanses and de-stinks, but it's gentle so as to not cause itchy patches of skin.
Bark Box
barkbox.com
From $35.00
You know how you can get hooked on food boxes and grooming subscriptions and vinyl clubs? Dogs have the same opportunity. Bark Box sends monthly boxes with toys and snacks curated to a theme (this month's is Home Alone—adorable), so sign your dog lover up for a month or more.
Olfeller
huckberry.com
$80.00
For the dog who appreciates the nicer things in life, like handcrafted, bridle leather leashes.
Asobu
bespokepost.com
$30.00
Handily, a dog bowl unscrews off the bottom of this water bottle so both owner and pup can hydrate while they're out.
Palm Beach Paw Prints
etsy.com
$25.00
This gift caters to two timely trends: line drawings and getting a quarantine dog. Order a custom print of their new family member to be framed and displayed with pride.
UP DOG TOYS
nordstrom.com
$23.00
As much as we'd like to spend 15 hours a day playing with the pup...we can't spend 15 hours a day playing with the pup. When the dog's human needs to get their human work done, this treat-dispensing toy will preoccupy the dog.
Tucker Murphy Pet
wayfair.com
$50.90
Everyone needs alone time, dogs included. This tent is a far better hideaway than the dog's current refuge under the bed with all the dust bunnies, and it looks nice, too.
PetPlate
giftfly.com
$50.00
If they're as finnicky with their dog's diet as they are with their own—healthy, wholesome meals only—then hook them up with PetPlate, which makes and ships out the equivalent of fine-dining for dogs.
WARE of the DOG
anthropologie.com
$68.00
Come rain, sleet, or hurricane, the dog's still gotta get walked. This supremely stylish green raincoat will go a long way to cut down on the time needed to dry off afterwards.
By Stephen King
bookshop.org
$26.95
You know, the horror-thriller about the psycho dog. As a joke, of course.
KINDTAIL
bloomingdales.com
$129.00
Small dogs and small apartments go hand-in-hand. For the dog owner who's short on space, a portable collapsing crate for smaller pups is a godsend.
UncommonGoods
uncommongoods.com
$20.00
This is a genius dog-owning hack: a water bowl that screws onto a water bottle, keeping the pup hydrated on warm days out.
Taschen
amazon.com
$15.19
Here lies 180 years' worth of photos of dogs looking more dashing than humans. This is a worthy coffee table book for anyone with what seems like 180 years' worth of pictures of their own dog on their iPhone.
Wolfgang Man and Beast
rei.com
Whoever said a dog's collar and leash set couldn't be both outdoorsy and stylish?
Bird Dog
reservebar.com
$42.00
A bottle of bourbon for the outdoorsman to enjoy at the end of a long day out in the wilderness, his loyal companion at his side.
Pendleton Pet
amazon.com
$49.00
Pendleton took its iconic National Parks-themed prints, which it uses for its ultra-soft blankets and towels, and put it on a little fleece dog jacket. Or a big fleece dog jacket; the sizes run up to extra-large.
Grounds & Hounds
groundsandhoundscoffee.com
$44.99
This gift bundle is more for dog owners than dogs themselves. In particular, rescue dog owners who'd get a kick out of a dog mug, a dog mug for their dog, and best of all, fresh coffee. Grounds and Hounds donates 20 percent of its proceeds to no-kill shelters.
Ruffwear
rei.com
$74.95
Any dog will be walking real funny the first few times it puts on these grippy dog booties, but their paws will stay safe and dry.
Whistle
amazon.com
$129.95
Whistle's Go Explore tracker is a supremely thoughtful gift, because it speaks to a dog owner's constant worry: Crap, where'd he run off to this time? It tracks location, as well as how active the dog's being, how often he's scratching that one spot, and more—all synced with his owner's phone.
Casper
casper.com
$135.00
Casper, the brand behind one of the most popular mattresses you can buy online, applied its sleep expertise to a doggie bed. With a layer of support foam, a layer of memory foam, and a removable, washable cover, the dog will be sleeping more luxuriously than its owners do.
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25 Gift Ideas for Dog Owners (and Their Dogs)
Dogs: the only good thing left to bring humanity together. In fact, there's a smile on our face right now just thinking about all the good pups out there living their good pup lives. Know someone who'd get a kick out of a dog-themed gift, whether for the holiday season, a birthday, or a pet adoption day? Here are the 25 best, not-tacky gifts to get any dog lover. Some are meant for sharing with their furry pal, some aren't. All are winners. And when in doubt, know that a can of tennis balls goes a long way to keep a dog entertained.
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