Online Holiday Gifts for Dogs and Puppies

Holiday seasons bring cold temperatures which often contribute to depression and lack of activity for family dogs. For many dog lovers, purchasing holiday stockings and holiday gifts for the family dog is no less common than the gift purchase for a family member. When considering unique holiday gifts for your dog, at costs less than $50, shopping for these unique dog and puppy gifts, online, has never been easier:

Toys:
Dogs, especially puppies, enjoy engaging, self stimulated playtime as well as playtime with the dog owner. Because the dog is generally indoors during the winter, engaging the senses while allowing for some physical activity, will decrease the level of depression and provide for a healthier and happier family dog. To encourage play indoors purchasing toys which engage your dog in a variety of activities, will ensure less boredom for your family canine. For an engaging dog holiday gift, consider purchasing The Almost Indestructable Ball. Offering a challenge to any indoor dog, the ball was designed in an easy to see red polyethylene material which provides for more bounce and engages dogs which enjoy rolling a ball around the house while providing a toy which can be used for hard chewing. Because of the material make-up, the ball is not easily chipped, broken or popped. With the enticing color, the dog often finds hours of entertainment and sensory stimulation especially when indoor for many hours. Purchased online, at www.petsmart.com. Price starting at $6.99. To further engage your dog, with the added use of dietary treats, consider purchasing BusterCube, offering not only a self engaging ball and cubed activity, this holiday dog toy stimulate the smell, taste and visual sensory mechanism through the manipulation of treates stored within the cube. In this non-battery operated toy, the dog will paw the cube, rolling it around on the floor, resulting in the release of small dietary treats. Available online through www.petsmart.com. Price: $12.99.

Grooming:
Dogs love to be stimulated especially by the family members. Often seeking the stimulation of human contact, the perfect holiday dog or puppy gift may include grooming supplies. To remove dirt and excess, loose hair, purchasing a fun and enticing KONG Zoom Groom for Dogs will provide your family with a tool to offer stimulated dog and puppy grooming while providing your dog with an opportunity to experience a clean and refreshed coat while dually acting as a massager. When shopping for a holiday dog or puppy grooming gift, consider purchasing this KONG Zoom Groom, online, at www.petsmart.com. Price: $6.99. As an added grooming gift for your dog or puppy, consider supplementing the dog grooming selection with a refreshing scented deodorizer or cologne. Available in a variety of scents, the spray deodorizers offer your dog a refreshening smell in between baths. Alcohol free, the Pro Pet Salon Freshening Sprays can be purchases at www.petco.com. Price: $6.99.

Treats:
Spoiling your dog or puppy is easy to do with the purchase of products which entice the taste buds. A dog's dental health benefits from the consistent and daily chewing of treats which can also lead to an improvement in breath odor. When considering stocking stuffers for your family dog, consider purchasing Nylabone Snack Bones. Available in a variety of sizes and flavors, these dog bones are rawhide based and are generally flavored to that of human foods such as ham & cheese, peanut butter and even spearmint. Also available online at www.petsmart.com. Price starts at $.99 each. As an additional option, consider purchasing the "on-the-go" dog treat pouches made by Canine Carryouts. Each packet offers an individual serving of treats for the pet on the go this holiday season. This product can be purchased, online, at www.petco.com. Price starting at: $0.99 each.

Bedding:
As a general rule, dogs enjoy bedding and crating as it often means comfort, warmth and human interaction. As an added enjoyment for a dog's holiday gift, consider a dog bed or blanket. Available in a variety of colors and prints, the beds and blankets can be monogrammed. For a family dog, consider purchasing the Classic Nest Dog Bed, offering a feeling of warmth and cuddling. Available online through www.petsmart.com. Price: $19.99. As an additional option, in puppy bedding supplies this holiday season, consider purchasing the Quiet Time Ultra Plush Kennel Bed. Offering a variety of sizes, the puppy crate is a unique design offering faux pillow fur top bedding perfect for any new puppy addition to the family. Available online through www.petsmart.com. Price: $11.99.

When holiday shopping this year, remember to include your family dog or new puppy in all of your shopping considerations. From simple stocking stuffers, to grooming and bedding, your dog will feel special during this holiday season.