2022 Holiday Gift Guide: Christmas Gifts for Dogs

Is it annoyingly early for holiday gift guides right now? Yes. You might as well get a head start on Christmas gifts for dogs!

We’ve put together a list of 10 pawfect holiday gifts for dogs that are sure to be on your best friend’s wish list this year!

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1. Dog Brick & Puppy Tornado Interactive Dog Toys

Who says learning can’t be fun? With the Dog Brick food puzzle, you can stimulate your pup’s brain and have a blast at the same time! This unique toy is a tricky and activating game for you and your dog.

Hide treats in the nook under the sliding discs, and let your dog look for the goodies by trying to pull the discs to the side with his paw or nose. Increase the degree of difficulty by placing the white plastic blocks in the nooks in the middle of the Dog Brick. Your pup will love the reward for a job well done, and you’ll love watching him put on that doggy thinking cap!

2. Slo-Bowl Fun Feeder Interactive Dog Bowl 

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It’s natural for dogs to play with their food. Add a bit of fun to every bite with a Fun Feeder! Featuring meal-lengthening ridges and mazes, Fun Feeders keep pups engaged for up to 10 times longer at chow time. These bowls are veterinarian recommended for dogs who eat too fast and need to eat at a healthier pace.

3. Hide a Squirrel Plush Puzzle Dog Toy 

Bound to become one of your best friend’s favorites, Outward Hound’s lovable toys are durably designed with an engaging array of shapes, sounds, and textures so you can have huge fun with your furry friend.

Treat your pup to hide-and-seek fun with Hide A Squirrel! Just stuff the squeaky squirrels in the plush tree trunk, and watch as your dog sniffs them out. To keep the game going, just stuff them in again and again!

4. Squeaker Matz Gator Dog Toy 

Outward Hound’s lovable toys are durably designed with an engaging array of shapes, sounds, and textures so you can have huge fun with your furry friend. Dogs dig Squeaker Matz! With multiple rows of squeakers and an awesome shake-and-flap factor, these toys are sure to keep pups playing.

5. Holiday Hedgehogz with Santa Hat Dog Toy 

Holiday fun has never looked more adorable than the Outward Hound Holiday Hedgehogz with Santa Hat Dog Toy. Covered in velvety-soft faux fur, this cute little critter is wearing a big Santa hat that makes a great handle for your playful pup to pick him up and thrash him around.

His unique grunting squeaker will keep your curious pooch engaged for hours, while the interior rattle adds even more audible entertainment. He’s ideally suited for tossing, tugging, and shaking when it’s too cold to play outside; he’s also the paw-sitively perfect snuggle buddy for a long winter’s nap by the fire once playtime is over.

6. Dogwood Chew

The Dogwood is a fan favorite for its branch-like structure without the mess of shredded bark.

7. Planet Dog Holiday Balls

Orbee-Tuff Holiday Balls are an all-in-one fetch, chase, and chew toy! Toast “to life!” with this durable, Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff ball. Your dog will love the ball, you will love the meaning. Perfect for Hanukkah.

Each ball comes with holes on either side to stuff with treats to keep your dog stimulated and keep their cravings at bay. All Orbee-Tuff toys are made from a durable TPE material that is BPA, lead, and phthalate-free. Easy to clean with warm water and mild soap.

8. A New Premium Dog Bed & Blanket

Treat your pup to a soft and cozy escape from the holiday craziness.

9. *NEW* Spin ‘N Eat Level 2 Treat Puzzle

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The Dog Spin N’ Eat dog puzzle holds up to 2 cups of food. It keeps dogs busy by encouraging your dog to work on their problem-solving skills. The mental workout from this level 2 dog food puzzle feeder fights boredom and extends mealtime, giving them the mental stimulation they crave.

10. Functional Jerky Bites

Prep your pup for the holidays with one of these jerky bites! The calming jerky contains active ingredients like L-Theanine, chamomile, and passion flower that work to help keep your pet calm and relaxed during stressful events (like having lots of strangers in the house for the holidays).

The digestive bites help balance your dog’s intestinal microflora to aid in proper digestion and nutrient absorption.

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