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The Best Dog Gift Basket Ideas

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Shopping for you best friend can be difficult, especially if that friend has four legs and is a little furry. But not to worry, I’ve got your shopping list covered! Making a gift basket for a dog is basically the same as making one for a hooman, I mean human. Take time to think about their interests, age, what they would use or need, or a theme, and then check the ideas below to see what matches your little (or big!) buddy the best. The sky’s the limit, and you can spend as little or as much as you like on your pup’s gift basket. 

You can start your dog gift basket a couple different ways. Maybe you have a puppy that needs a bigger bowl? Start with the bowl as the “basket” and fill it from there. Maybe you have a sporty pup that you’re getting a new frisbee for? Start there and see what type of basket or container would be useful. Check out the ideas below to get started, or mix and match ideas to suit your furry friend!

A quick PSA before you start shopping, as well. Make sure that the toys, treats, and items you purchase are suited to your dog’s age, size, and chewing strength, follow the included instructions for the items, and supervise your fur baby while they’re playing.

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Puppy Love

Oh, the puppy stage. So much biting, training, treats, and squeaky toys. And don’t forget their adorable little faces. For puppies, I’d suggest getting them a new bowl, since they do grow so fast, or a toy basket to use to hold their gifts. After that, I’d fill it with the following things.

Out little buddy when is was actually little.

Travel and Adventure Buddies

If you have an outdoorsy pup that goes everywhere with you, have I got the ”basket” for you! This dog travel bag is the bees knees. It comes with plenty of pouches, dog food storage bags, two collapsible bowls, and a poop bag pouch. Just fill it with these fun treats and necessities, and you’re ready to go! It has really been a game changer since our lab Trapper goes everywhere with us.

Beach day with our buddy. Check out ways to keep your pup cool here.

The Practical Pup

What do you get the dog that has everything? Great question! I’ve been asking myself that this year as I’ve been trying to figure out what to get our good boy for Christmas, and this is what I’ve come up with. Since he’s four now, he really has all that he needs. An overflowing toy basket, a large variety of treats, a comfy bed. So, for his ”basket”, I’m being selfish this year and getting him something that will benefit both of us. I’m purchasing this dog bowl set up, and a food storage bin. I know, not very exciting for him, but I’m thrilled! Plus, I plan on filling it with these item’s that I know he’ll enjoy. Shhhh, don’t tell him!

Doing a photo shoot with your pup (lots of treats included) is always fun!

Sporty Dogs

Does your dog love playing outside and going for walks? Check out these ideas here, and use a metal tub as a gift basket and storage bin for outdoor toys.

A chocolate lab playing with his frisbee in a kiddie pool. Frisbees are great for dog gift baskets.
Slobber flying, a wagging tail, water everywhere. What more could a lab ask for?

Senior Buddies

As your best friend gets older it may be harder to find gifts for them. They’ve probably collected a lot of toys through the years, and maybe they don’t play as much, but they deserve just as much love. Instead of an actual dog gift basket, why not get them the bed of their dreams to relax on and leave them some special gifts on it.

My dog has had this orthopedic bed for almost three years now. It still has the same amount of volume to it, hasn’t got lumpy, and is so easy to wash. You could probably even have a mattress protector covering the inside foam incase your senior pup has accidents, and the foam will help their joints as well. Don’t forget to include a few fun things for your BFF as well, such as the items below.

  • Yummy Chummies (these soft salmon treats will be easy for your dog to chew)
  • Pill Pockets (if your buddy is taking any medicine these may help make it easier)
  • Large Stuffed Animal (good for your pup to nap with)
  • Food Mixers/Toppers (as your pup gets older their sense of taste may decline, using a topper may help their food be more appealing and tasty to them)
  • Puppy Scoops

Homebody Hounds

Is your little buddy not a fan of the great outdoors? No problem, there’s still plenty of gifts they’ll enjoy! Use a treat jar as a gift container and fill it with these fun goodies.

If you’re looking for the perfect dog gift basket ideas for your pup’s birthday, Christmas, adoption day, and more, I hope you’ve found them here! What breed of pup are you shopping for and what do you plan on getting them? Leave a comment below and happy shopping!

Load up a dog gift basket and get ready to party!

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    • Everyday Alaska says

      Aren’t they! They work so well, too. I met the lady that makes them at the Soldotna Wednesday Market. She is very nice and really invested in making things that are 100% American made.