Holiday Gift Ideas: The Dog Lover's Gift Basket

What better way to include a canine companion in the holiday festivities than to create a gift basket designed just for them? The size of the basket, of course, is up to you. If Fido is a small dog, you may want to choose a cute dog bed to hold your gifts. For larger dogs, a wicker basket in the appropriate size will do.

Fill the basket with all, or some, of the following items.

Rawhide Treats: Dogs love rawhide. It provides them with hours of chewing and keeps them from chewing on household objects. Check to make sure you are buying the correct size for the dog.

Chew Toys: These come in the form of rubber toys that have been designed with a dog's strong jaw in mind. Keep in mind that a large dog can destroy a small chew toy in a matter of minutes. Choose toys that are appropriate for the size of the dog.

Kong Jawrobics Dog Toys: These come in a black version suited for large dogs with superior jaw strength and chewing ability and three different sized red Kongs for medium to small dogs. The center of the Kong is hollow and is great for filling with treats. Peanut butter is a favorite with this toy. The dog will chew for hours to get the treat out of the Kong. This toy also bounces and rolls for hours of entertainment.

Tennis Balls: Dog Lovers can never have too many tennis balls. Buy brightly colored balls that will show up will in the grass. Obviously, the dog doesn't care what color they are because he sees in black and white anyway, but this will help the humans in the dog's life spot the ball in the grass.

Tug of War Rope: There are many kinds of ropes available that are made specifically for dog toys. Buy one that has a good grip for the owner and does not splinter or cause damage to either the dog or the owner.

Dog Treats and Dog Biscuits:

Dog Treats are labeled as such and serve as a nice reward for training, teaching new tricks, or just plain rewarding appropriate behavior. Dog Biscuits are simply a nice little snack for the dog to enjoy. Although they can be used for training the dog, most dog owners reserve them for a daily snack. The dog lover in your life will certainly appreciate a box of either.