16 Best Dog Christmas Gift Ideas of 2022
They say all dogs go to heaven - so shouldn't all of your friends' dogs get Christmas presents? Read on for 15 of the best dog Christmas gifts there are.
Christmas doesn’t have to just be a human holiday, and people are starting to notice. With more dog Christmas gifts and gift ideas for dog lovers out there than ever before, there are plenty of ways you can get your friends and their furry best friends in on the fun this holiday season!
That’s why we’ve put together this Giftwrap 2022 Holiday Season Dog Christmas Gift Guide! It’s full of all kinds of great gift ideas for dog owners at a variety of price points, from festive holiday food chew toys to sophisticated playthings for deluxe doggies. Help the holly, jolly pet parent you know leave a pawprint on their Christmas season this year with one of these 16 great gift ideas!
SwiftPaws Remote Control Dog Toy
SwiftPaws Remote Control Dog Toy
For extra-active furry friends in need of high-speed entertainment.
This high-tech doggy exercise machine is a marvel of modern engineering that is sure to knock your favorite dog person’s socks off. A remote allows the user to control the movement of a little flag that dogs can’t resist chasing around - especially when it can go zooming around a 300-foot track at up to 30 miles per hour! This is the perfect interactive gift idea for active dogs who need to do a lot of running around, and a great gift owners who’d rather be able to sit down for some of it.
BarkBox for Big Dogs
BarkBox for Big Dogs
A subscription box for their dog that'll have their tails wagging every month.
Want to give a Christmas gift that keeps on giving? Get them a BarkBox subscription! Each virtual gift subscription box is loaded with pure canine bliss, featuring 2 dog toys, 2 bags of dog treats, and a drool-worthy chew, as well as a unique monthly theme to put a twist on every delivery. Whether their dog loves to thrash, tug or tear, these boxes have it all: packed with stuff like interactive dog toys, chew toys, toys with spiky balls, squeakers, and rope, plus toys for puppies and aggressive chewers, they’re the perfect gift to keep large dogs and their owners excited for months to come!
KONG Tug of War Dog Toy
Make no bones about it: dogs love fighting over stuff! Whether a big stick or an old piece of rope, a dog will snatch it up and play keep-away until another dog gets ahold of the other end. Then it’s war - tug of war! Perfect for the pet parent you know, the KONG Tug of War Dog Toy is a rugged and hygienic object their dogs will love yanking away from each other. Its natural rubber construction is sturdy and easy to clean, with comfortable grips designed for both humans and canines. Even if it won’t be fought tooth and nail for, it’s a great teething toy for puppies and a great dog chew toy for heavy chewers!
Dog Bowl Water Bottle
Dog Bowl Water Bottle
They drink water. Their dogs drink water. They'll love it!
Carrying a big, bulky water bowl around can be a hassle on long walks and hikes. Keep them and their dogs conveniently hydrated with a Dog Bowl Water Bottle that serves the both of them! This 33-ounce stainless steel vessel features a double-wall vacuum insulated design that can keep water refreshingly cold for up to 24 hours and has a detachable dog bowl mounted on the bottom for thirsty pups. It’s a great holiday gift idea for those who take their dogs on longer treks or could just use a handier way to hydrate their hound.
Gingerbread Holiday Dog Treats
Gingerbread cookies are one of the most iconically Christmas-y foods there is - it’s kind of messed up that our dogs can’t join in on the fun, isn’t it? But now they can! These Buddy Biscuits are made with just eight ingredients for a crunchy dog-safe treat that their woofers will want every holiday season!
Peanut Butter Candy Cane Dog Chew Treats
Gingerbread cookies are very Christmas, but so are candy canes. Complete their Christmas with a fully festive set of holiday season dog treats with these candy cane chews! This set of ten 6.5” jumbo chewy canes is rawhide-free and peanut butter-flavored, so they’re sure to see their furry friends snacking on them whenever they’re around - and have plenty of perfect holiday photo opportunities! Perfect as stocking stuffers for the canine Christmas stocking included further down the list!
Lickable Peanut Butter Dog Treats
Lickable Peanut Butter Dog Treats
The best doggone dog-safe peanut butter there is.
Everybody knows dogs love peanut butter - why risk it with fancy biscuits they might not like? Treat their pups to a creamy delight this Christmas with this set of three specially-formulated dog-safe peanut butters! Featuring flavors like Superberry Snoot, Barkin Banana, and Pumpkin Pup, your pet parent giftee is sure to enjoy finding out which variety their particular pooches prefer.
Dog Leash Shock Absorber Bungee Attachment
Dog Leash Shock Absorber Bungee Attachment
If they've got a runner, we've got just the thing.
Some dogs just can’t help but sprint over to you at full speed the moment they get a glimpse of you, whether they’re wearing a leash or not - and while their enthusiasm is welcome and appreciated, both them and their owners feel it when that leash runs out and they’re yanked toward each other. Protect their furry friend’s neck and their everything with these ingenious shock-absorbing attachments! Made from corrosion-resistant nickel-plated steel and industrial-strength nylon, its durable Fibertex-sheathed bungee cords come in 4 weight levels for dogs up to 110 pounds and stretches up to twice its length, and its universal design means it works with any leash or dog collar.
Cookie Snuffle Feeding Mat
Cookie Snuffle Feeding Mat
For dogs that need to slow down and enjoy the little things.
Just like running too fast can be dangerous, eating too fast can present issues as well. Some dogs can get gassy or feeling unwell just by chowing down on their dinner too quickly. Get them savoring the flavor of their food and avoiding digestive problems with a Cookie Snuffle Feeding Mat that does it all! With polyester construction and a non-slip backing, this feeding mat features a tight pattern of leafy fabric loops that are perfect for holding onto bits of kibble until snuffled out by a hungry doggy. Physically, it’s just like they’d root around in the undergrowth for food in the wild, making for an engaging interactive eating experience sure to keep dog noggins joggin’. The center pad can also be removed and stuck to a surface via suction pad to keep them busy with a treat during bath time or other care!
Indoor/Outdoor Heated Dog Bed
When winter comes around, not every pup is equally prepared for the cold. For short-haired dog owners, the chillier months might be cause for concern. Unburden their minds and pamper their puppers with a throne fit for a purebred with this Indoor/Outdoor Heated Dog Bed! Though designed for outdoor use, these plush fleece pillows look just as handsome indoors thanks to a machine-washable cover and unique bolster (that’s that extra-cushioned border it’s got going on around the edges) that dogs just love to and lay their heads on for a good snuggle. It’s also specially-engineered to be safe for dogs, as ordinary human heating blankets can cause burns. Comes in small, medium and large sizes to accommodate dogs of every breed.
KONG Holiday Squeaky Tennis Ball
This set of festive chew toys combines a dog favorite - tennis balls - with another surefire dog-pleaser - squeaky toys - for some holiday season spheres that their furry best friend will love! These KONG-brand squeaker tennis balls are made from special non-abrasive felt to protect canines’ canines from excessive wear during use, and are buoyant in case a game of fetch gets wet!
Outward Hound Holiday Christmas Tree Treat Dispenser Dog Chew Toy
Outward Hound Holiday Christmas Tree Treat Dispenser Dog Chew Toy
Whew! That was a mouthful, huh? So's this chew toy.
This Christmas tree treat dispenser (Christmas treat dispenser?) chew toy is great for getting a dog into the holiday spirit! Outward Hound offers these Orbee-Tuff toys made from a durable TPE material that’s BPA-, lead-, and phthalate-free for happy, healthy play on land or in water, and can be stuffed with treats to keep them even busier!
Personalized Dog’s Name Christmas Stocking
This list has gotten dogs on board to join their owners in enjoying gingerbread cookies, candy canes, and Christmas trees, so it’s time to get them in another holiday season tradition: the humble Christmas stocking. These custom-made stockings feature real cotton flannel on the front, nonwoven fabric on the back, and a brown or khaki leather panel patch at the top that can be personalized with an engraving of their dog’s name for a truly unique gift for Santa to stuff with treats and presents! If you’re feeling generous, the seller also offers matching Christmas stockings for humans for a more coordinated Christmas celebration.
Automatic Ball Launcher
Automatic Ball Launcher
Fetch! ...alright, good boy! Now go fetch again! ...haha, good job!
If their dog loves playing fetch, but their shoulder doesn’t love throwing a ball over and over, this automatic ball launcher is for them! The Mini size we’re talking about is good for small dogs and can shoot a clean 2” tennis ball (three are included) up to 30 feet once plugged in - and its range is adjustable in order to allow play in a variety of environments. There's also a Max size available for bigger dogs. Once they get the hang of returning the launched tennis ball to the launcher, they’ll be able to keep themselves occupied for hours!
Talking Dog Training Communication Buttons
Talking Dog Training Communication Buttons
He sits. He stays. He rolls over. He asks to be let outside.
The realization that some dogs can communicate with their owners through the use of a set of button-activated voice recordings took the internet by storm recently, and now the technology has reached consumer markets in a more convenient form. This two-pack is perfect for dog owners who haven’t tried the system out yet, whose pups might not be able to handle a more expansive button board, but could make use of a couple basic messages. Once they get chatting with their pooch, their relationship will never be the same!
When Christmas has come and gone, anything you choose to get for the dog or dog lover you care about surely won’t go unappreciated. Just taking the time to let them know you’re thinking of them with a thoughtful gift will brighten their holiday season with warm memories!