The summer sun might still be shining in the sky, but it’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas! The festive season isn’t just for us humans, all of our furry friends deserve to feel the holiday magic too, and there is nothing more magic than a special handmade or boutique gift. If you are the kind of person who prefers to skip the mass produced toys on store shelves, then take a look at our ideas for some great festive DIY for dogs, along with a few beautiful boutique offerings.
Paws-On Projects: Easy DIY Dog Gifts
Homemade Dog Treats
Maybe the easiest gift to make, and the most appreciated! You can whip up some delicious doggie treats by baking simple ingredients like peanut butter, pumpkin puree and oat flour. A quick search online will reveal a whole host of tasty sounding treat recipes, well, tasty for a pup anyway! Just one thing to remember, make sure that anything you use is xylitol free.
No-Sew Fleece Tug Toys
If your pup loves a good old fashioned game of tag, then you can make them an easy pull toy made from braided strips of fleece. The thought of having to learn to sew can put some people off of making gifts, but the great thing about these toys is that there is no sewing required at all. There are countless online tutorials that teach you exactly how to do it, and you can even choose holiday coloured fabric to fit the season!
Personalised Dog Ornaments
Air dry clay is very easy to get your hands on, and easy to use to make little paw print ornaments by pressing your pup’s paws into it. You can add a special touch like writing their name and the year. Once dry, they can be painted any colours you want, and they make wonderful keepsakes and tree ornaments. If well taken care of, they can last for years, and you can grow your collection as your furry friend grows too.
Boutique Finds That Elevate Your Gift Game
Not all of us are the crafty type, so if you would prefer not to go down the DIY route but still want something special, then boutique is the way to go. Handmade gifts carry their own kind of charm, and we think that the best option is The Lille Bjorn. Their collection of leather collars, harnesses and solid brass ID tags offer the perfect combination of quality and style, an ideal gift for any handsome pup!
The impact of all or any of these smaller trinkets can be increased ten fold when you know how to best package them! Find a gift box that is the right size, and fill it with some shredded paper before adding all of the gifts that you have made/sourced for the lucky pooch in question. Of course, no box is complete without a bow, and you can even write a little ‘to/from’ card. The pup may not be able to read it, but the owner certainly will!
Final Thoughts
At the end of the day, Christmas can be stressful enough without having to throw in thoughts of your pets as well, so why not make it easy by deciding early? From the fun and simple DIY options above to the amazing collection from The Lille Bjorn, there is so much to choose from and so much for the furry friends in your life to enjoy.
Of course, we don’t know if their behaviour this year so far warrants a place on the ‘nice’ list, but what we do know is that you won’t be able to resist!
