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Christmas is coming, Kwanzaa starts December 26, and it’s probably not too late for a belated Hannukah gift. But the holidays always bring the dreaded question: what should I get for the special people or dogs on my list? In the spirit of the holidays, we here at
DogBoy’s want to help with some gift suggestions for the dog-lovers and dogs in your life—no matter what their age or breed!
About a year ago this time I put together
a list of book selections for dog lovers and it’s a great place to start for book ideas. Since then, my son has become enamored of the adventures of Clifford. The Big Red Dog has a series of animated stories, as well as a fun Christmas book. And we shouldn’t forget the
series of books by Norman Bridwell that launched them all. Another great kid’s book that my three year-old son loves is
Doggone Dogs, by Karen Beaumont and David Catrow. It tells the story of ten misbehaving dogs who lead their owner through a wild chase through the park, leaving chaos in their wake. If the plot of
Doggone Dogs hits uncomfortably close to home,
Rebecca Andrews has two suggestions:
The Other End of the Leash, by Patricia McConnell; and
Dr. Dunbar’s Good Little Dog Book, by Ian Dunbar. These are geared more toward the adult dog-lover in your life.
Need movies? The DogBoy’s blog has you
covered. Any movie or t.v. show starring these canine idols would make a great gift. I’m especially partial to the classics
Bringing Up Baby and
The Thin Man, both starring Skippy the wirehaired fox terrier—one of the biggest dog stars of the 1930s. For those who like their dogs huge and animated, there’s
Clifford’s Really Big Movie—an especially good film for younger kids.
The dogs in your life need their stockings stuffed too, and DogBoy's has just the ticket. If you think your pooch should be on Santa’s “naughty” list because of a lack of leash-walking skills, there’s always the
Easy-Walk Harness. We even have Premier’s
new line of Easy-Walks made from recycled plastic, in eco-friendly packaging.
If your dog has made the “nice” list—or if you just can’t bring yourself to give him or her a lump of coal—we have a number of fun toys, from PetLou’s stuffed squeaky sheep and armadillos to the flat “Road Kill” toys from GoDog. The latter are flat plush toys with squeakers, and that crinkle when your dog plays with them. Our barn cat, Pancake, loves them so if you have a cat at home, you might want to get an extra one. Puzzle toys are a great way to keep your dog busy by stuffing them with treats or even with their dinner. My dogs are especially fond of the Busy Buddy line. We also have a range of healthy treats and dog food.
Finally, you can always give the gift of DogBoy’s. We sell gift certificates in any amount, and they are good for a year for any service or retail item we offer. So if you have a friend who needs us for a play day, boarding stay, class or private lesson—or even just dog food—we will be happy to help you out. We’ll even mail it to them for you! Best of all, we’ll be open from 7 am to 6:30 pm on Christmas Eve for any last-minute shopping you might need.
And to all of the wonderful people, dogs, and friends that make working at DogBoy’s such a joy all year around—Happy Holidays!