2024 Holiday Gifts for Dog Owners

By Asa Plonsky

Here are some top picks when shopping for a dog-loving friend, family member, or maybe just yourself!

For the breed enthusiast:

Afghan Hound Embroidered Baseball Cap from the AKC Shop

The AKC Shop offers breed-specific embroidered apparel and accessories, ranging from vests to tote bags to blankets.

For playful people and pups:

Amazing Squeaker Ball Bungee Tug from CleanRun

This Amazing Squeaker Ball Bungee Tug from CleanRun is sure to provide hours of tugging and fetching fun.

For a custom gift:

Custom Golf Socks from PupSocks

You can order unique, customized gifts from PupSocks. When ordering, include a dog photo and the dog’s face will be printed onto the products. You can customize socks, blankets, ornaments, mugs, and even yard signs.

For the night hiker:

NiteHowl Rechargable LED Safety Necklace from NiteIze

NiteHowl Rechargeable LED Safety Necklaces help make dogs more visible on those chilly winter night walks. The product is also cut-to-size, so it can fit many different sized dogs.

For the people who want a distracted doggie:

Toppl from West Paw

The West Paw Toppl is an enrichment toy similar to a Kong. Many folks find the Toppl easier to stuff and clean than a Kong. The toy can be stuffed with peanut butter, wet dog food, or other goodies and frozen. The result is a long-lasting snack that will keep a dog occupied.

For the crafty type:

Dog Embroidery Kit from AustincraftsArt on Etsy

An embroidery kit illustrating a cute pooch is a great gift for a dog-loving crafter. Here is one option from the Etsy shop “AustincraftsArt.”

For everyone:

Fromm Crunchy Os Banana Kablammas Flavor

Everybody loves treats. Head down to your locally-owned pet store and pick up some Fromm Crunchy Os, Bocce’s Bakery Biscuits, or other tasty snacks. If you’re really unsure, ask if your local pet store offers gift certificates!