TOGETHER AT LAST, THIS CHRISTMAS

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gift ideas for dogs

Whether your pup has been naughty or nice this year, we’re sure you are still going to want to get them something special. As more of us welcome dogs into our homes we thought we would share some ideas to help you pick out the best toys and treats for our favourite pooches.

Christmas Cookie Box

What do you get the dog who has everything? More treats, obviously. A specialised Christmas cookie box might be the perfect gift for your food obsessed dog. With a range of gourmet dog cookies, bone bons and decorated dog treats for your dog to enjoy.

Toys Toys Toys

Does your dog get easily bored and has high energy? We have the perfect gift idea. The Pet Zone IQ Treat Ball from @amazonaustralia will keep them occupied for hours on end. The food dispending toy engages pets physically and mentally as they learn how to roll the ball to get the treats out with differing difficulty levels.

Harness

A harness that is light-weight, supportive and eases the pressure on both the dog and owner is essential. Dog Friendly Co. harnesses have been carefully designed for big and small dogs focusing on style, comfort and control. Check out their customised harness and lead sets @dogfriendlyco.

Bandana

Bandanas are a fashion statement and give your dog some style. They also aid dog health by providing benefits such as sun-protection, this is particularly important for dogs with very lightcoloured fur. Check out @pillie_pooches' huge range of prints and patterns available, or you can choose a custom design made just for your pooch.

Bed

It's important to factor support, comfort, durability, washability and style when choosing the perfect bed for your dog. With hundreds of different styles on offer we recommend the Barney Bed from @thebarneybed for both big and small dogs.

Together at last, this Christmas

With the holiday season just around the corner, we’re turning our sights to planning that perfect Christmas celebration with family and friends. Whether you’ll be upholding those long-held family traditions or enjoying a quiet night with friends – hosting Christmas can be a daunting task! We’ve pulled together a few ideas to make for a celebration you’ll remember for years to come.

A Time For Giving

Sharing a gift is a wonderful way to show your loved ones you care. Keep it casual with a gift swapping game, a lucky dip, or maybe add a personal touch with a Secret Santa. Consider volunteering or donating to a local charity as a special way to embrace the giving spirit this Christmas.

Christmas Activities

Get the whole family up and moving by adding some fun activities to your Christmas Day itinerary. Soak up the Australian sunshine with a game of backyard cricket or a trip to the beach, or settle in for a day of classic holiday films on the couch. An ugly sweater competition will also bring a laugh or two.

Celebrate With Food

Christmas Day would not be complete without a delicious feast to indulge in! Gather around the barbeque with some fresh seafood or enjoy an oven-baked turkey with roast vegetables. The holidays are also a great opportunity to explore festive dishes from across the globe, like British fruit mince pies or Italian Panettone. You might just stumble on a new tradition of your own!

A Virtual Christmas

With so much technology at our fingertips, your loved ones across the globe don’t need to miss out on the celebrations. Set up a video call while gifts are unwrapped or stream the family’s toast online. You could even pick a holiday film to stream together or create a shared music playlist to listen to together.