Christmas For Your Dog

Dogs are man’s best friend. When you feel like the world is against you, you can count on your playful pup to lift your spirits. No matter what happens, Fido will greet you with a wagging tail and offer his affection. Pets become key members in the family. So doesn’t your canine family member deserve to get in on the holiday festivities?

Special delivery
One of the most popular and easiest ways to get the hounds involved with family tradition around Christmas is to include them in your holiday greeting cards. Special order Christmas cards with a family photo, including your barking buddy. Or, if your dog loves the spotlight, feature a card with your pet’s portrait. If your pooch is posh, jazz up his attire with festive doggie duds or a Santa hat.

When family and friends receive your greeting, they will be amused by your dog’s holiday spirit. Christmas cards are meant to be “from our home to yours,” and your beloved dog is a key component to your home. Include him in your family greeting cards so your recipients get a warm holiday greeting from the entire family.

Christmas treats
Cookies, gingerbread, candy canes, chocolates and candies – Christmas time satisfies a sweet tooth with all its tasty treats. We get to indulge around the holidays, and so should our pets.

Break up the boring milk bones your dog gets every day with holiday goodies that will get his tail wagging. Use holiday-shaped cookie cutters to cut festive shapes from your dog biscuit recipes. Or, purchase Christmas-themed doggie treats from your local dog bakery or pet shop. Even though they may not know it’s a Christmas treat, they will still excited, adding just a little more fun to the holiday season. Dogs notice their special desserts. Reward your dog for a year of being good (or, somewhat good) with a holiday indulgence.

Save mantle space for your pup
A canine Christmas stocking is a fun way to display your love for your pooch. Any stocking can be personalized with a dog’s name, and many stockings are designed specifically for dogs, with paw-print themes or portraits of your dog’s breed. Your mantle may be a bit more crowded, but your dog’s devotion earned that space.

When Santa comes to town
If your dog has a stocking, Santa wouldn’t dare leave it empty on Christmas Eve. Fill your furry friend’s stocking with toys and treats to enjoy on Christmas morning. Or, wrap up a present for your pup. He sees everyone else opening packages, so why shouldn’t he get his own? You may have to help him with the unwrapping, but as soon as he gets into his prize, his tail will be wagging with delight. As everyone else opens their gifts, your dog will be in puppy heaven playing with a plethora of new toys of his own.

Don’t make your pet watch with jealousy as the rest of the family opens their packages. Let him in on the fun by spoiling him with his own deliveries from Santa. Santa’s workshop has a doggie department – make sure he doesn’t forget your cherished pet on Christmas.

Include every member of your family, including the furry ones, in your holiday festivities. Devoting special holiday attention to your dog only adds to the fun of the season. Your dog will relish being extra spoiled, and your Christmas spirit will be brightened by his smiling chops and swinging tail. This year, have a very merry canine Christmas.