Last-minute dog gift ideas
It's not too late!
Have you just come to the conclusion that you are out of time for getting that perfect gift for your friend or family with dogs? Time is running short. But there are still some things that you can do.
- Choose gift certificates that can be purchased to allow the receiver to choose their gift.
- Buy services like Bark Box, which get delivered monthly.
- Make homemade dog treats, toys, etc.
- Give a training session or other class for the dog/human team to participate in.
- Buy services like Bark Box, which get delivered monthly.
- Subscribe to a magazine or newsletter that includes topics of interest.
- Promise a gift of your time for dog walking, washing, or pup-sitting.
You can still find a gift that you feel good about giving to your dog and human friends and family with a little creativity.
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Have more fun with your dog this summer with a dog cool coat.
Your dog needs a cool coat so they can play instead of wilting in the heat. Keeping your pup cool can help prevent heatstroke too. Read on for more information about how a dog cool coat works to help your best friend.
Why does your dog need a cool coat?
With the warmer weather of summer, you and your dog will be spending more time doing stuff outside.
– Hiking
– Outdoor agility trials
– Playing at the dog park
– Bike rides
– Hanging out
The more your dog does, the more they build body heat. With the already warmer weather, They can reach the level of overheating pretty quickly. A cool coat can help keep them comfortable when their own defenses are beyond their limits.
But can’t my dog cool itself off?
As much as you like trading in your jackets and boots for shorts and sandals, your dog can’t just shed that fur coat to cool off. Their natural mechanisms are pretty limited. To decrease body heat, dogs
– Sweat, limited to pads of feet
– Pant
– Self-limit
– Find a cool spot
This only helps so much. The more active your dog is, the less their defenses can help, so your dog gets hot. A dog cool coat helps decrease body heat, so the heat doesn’t build as much.
Options
In the last several years, many creative options for keeping your dog cool have appeared on the market. Cool coats have become more popular, with several different types available. Here are a few.
Evaporative cooling – Soak the coat in water and let it dry, changing the temperature by several degrees.
Reflective – preventing heat by reflecting the sun’s rays away from your dog.
Thermoregulatory – space-age technology designed to regulate the temperature of your dog experiences.
Results vary, depending on preference, climate, activity, etc.
Using evaporation
Evaporative cool coats are a great option since they are inexpensive and effective. Evaporation has been scientifically proven to decrease the air temperature. If you have something damp, you can put your hand close to it and actually FEEL the lower temperature. When a damp, cool coat is placed on your dog, they feel the coolness too. You can watch the panting and restlessness slow down right before your eyes.
Made by De dog cool coats
Take a look at my website for more information about cool coats. I make a variety of cool coats from synthetic chamois. Each one is made just for your dog, so the fit is fantastic! This fabric type is durable, lightweight, and holds onto enough water to keep it damp for hours without being drippy. Pretty cool stuff! And unlike real sheepskin chamois, it doesn’t get brittle and stiff. You can let it air dry and then fold it up when you’re not using it.
For help in measuring for a dog coat, read Measuring for a dog coat, here. What have you tried to keep your dog cool in the summer? Tell me about it in the comments below.
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Five tips for giving a present to a dog that isn't yours.
So,
you want to give a dog a gift for Christmas or some other special
occasion. If that dog lives with you, you know what works for them.
Probably pretty well. Since they're handy, you can measure them. You
know what they like to do, their favorite foods, and their favorite
toys. Most likely, you know what bothers them too. These are the
things that help you give a good gift.
But if you want to give a gift to the dog of a friend or family member, it's probably a little more complicated. You may not know them as well. Plus, getting measurements can get tricky, especially if you want to surprise their person too. Since you aren't around them all the time, you can't possibly know all the little details. So what do you do?
Ideas for dog gifts
There are some workarounds so that you can give a gift that will be loved by a dog and their parent. Here are some ideas.
A gift that a dog can open
If you want a dog to open your gift, you could put something in it that smells good to them, maybe a tasty treat. Make it easy enough for them to open because the gift's opening is probably the main point here. After that, it probably won't matter to them as much.
A gift for a favorite activity
If you know that the dog enjoys agility, frisbee, scent work, etc., you could give something that can be used in their sport.
A sentimental gift
Sentimental gifts are more for the dog parent than for the actual dog, but they can be a nice touch. You could pair it with something that smells good so that the dog can open it, sort of a two-for-one thing. Dog oriented Christmas ornaments or stockings or a cherished photograph could work well.
Gift certificate
Although this one isn't personalized, it can allow you to get things that require knowing measurements or other specifics. Most companies offer some kind of certificate so that you can prepurchase and let the receiver of the gift (in this case, the dog parent) get the best item for them. Dog coats are a great example here (ahem!) Go to Made by De for more about my gift certificates.
Subscription service
Companies like Chewy or Bark Box have some really cool subscriptions that the dog parent can customize for their dog.
Giving the perfect gift to a dog
I don't know about you, but my goal is to give a gift that the receiver will really be able to use, which shows some thought and appreciation. I hope these tips can help you figure out what that looks like for the dogs on your gift list so that you can feel good about the situation. The holiday season can be stressful, so checking things off that to-do list can make you feel downright festive!
What are your go-to gift ideas for dogs when you don't know what to give? Tell me in the comments below.
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