5 Gift Ideas for Dogs & Their Humans

by Amy Shojai | Jul 31, 2020 | Sponsored & Reviews | 0 comments

Birthdays, anniversaries, various holiday seasons–any occasion is the perfect excuse to let your little furry friend indulge. Or, well, sometimes the human parents get to indulge, too! Let’s just pretend that you’re buying these items for that cute face erupting into a series of excited barks. Ready to get started?

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Duchess Fold-out Sleeper Dog Bolster

With a fold-out sleeping surface that opens out into a spacious quilted bed, the Duchess Fold-Out is perfect for a large-sized pet or a true dog-loving household with multiple pets. During the day, you can convert the bed into a comfy sofa for hanging out.

The base layer has premium ComfortCore® Gel complete with five-layer cushion technology that ensures your four-legged friend has a wonderful sleep. You can choose from two colors, merlot velvet or soft gray in a textured fabric that is super easy to clean and maintain. Not that you’ll need to perform a lot of maintenance–this sleeper is specifically designed to repel spills and prevent them from setting and becoming stains.

Uncle Bud’s Hemp Dog Products

If you’ve been looking for the perfect organic grooming products, treat your pal to Uncle Bud’s range of CBD hemp oil products. The ingredients are safe for sensitive skin and suitable for all dog skin types. You can buy the complete set of grooming shampoo, conditioner, and deodorizer with confidence knowing that it’s certified as safe by the USDA.

Rest assured that the products are free of parabens, sulfates, or colorants, and will leave your friend’s coat soft and shiny. The advanced formula with hemp infusions cleans and freshens with a combination of scents like chamomile, citrus, and lavender – a must-have for your furry friend’s grooming kit.

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Wild Earth Vegan Dog Food

Developed by veterinarians, Wild Earth Vegan dog food is a premium brand made with ingredients sourced only from plants. Each serving is loaded with nutrition to keep your pet energetic with healthy digestion. Dog parents dedicated to getting a high-grade, protein-rich diet for their pets would want to consider this dog food that is entirely free of meat and meat products, or any kind of preservatives, additives, or harmful fillers.

Each bowl contains the goodness of oats, sweet potatoes, and chickpeas topped with a generous content of yeast that provides dietary fiber and complete protein. Your furball will love its flavor and taste, and you’ll love watching him wolf it down. Even the pickiest of eaters seem to enjoy this food, so their treats are a great gift for your friend.

West & Willow Dog Portrait

This gift idea is undoubtedly for the human members of your family. Create a lasting monument to the cuteness of your furry friend with a custom pet portrait. You will be fascinated by the perfection of each stroke on the virtual canvas as created by expert digital artists. All that West & Willow requires is your favorite pet picture and the result will be a framed, accurate-to-life representation. You can also order a customized phone case show off your pet wherever you go.

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If you’re unsure about your photography skills, you’ll find a guiding tutorial on the website.

Brookstone® Motion Sensor Pet Water Fountain

Many dogs’ humans work long hours and find themselves preoccupied with whether their pal is comfortable at home. Install the Brookstone Water Fountain and your pup will always have fresh water to drink. This smart gadget is motion-activated and delivers the exact amount of water needed. The built-in carbon filter ensures that the water is always top quality. Fill the fountain from the sink and set it up for easy, clean access.

Oh, and if you plan to give a PET as a gift to someone special, read this post about how to gift a pet.

There you go–five of the best gift ideas that you must absolutely get for your furry friend to keep them happy and comfortable. If you just can’t wait for the next birthday or event to come around, we’ll completely understand.

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Amy Shojai, CABC is a certified cat & dog behavior consultant, a consultant to the pet industry, and the award-winning author of 35+ pet-centric books and Thrillers with Bite! Oh, and she loves bling!

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