As someone who usually has her holiday shopping done by Halloween, I have to say YIKES! This year that’ll be a missed deadline.
To make myself feel better I’m convinced at least I have ideas for people’s Christmas gifts. I just have to make them materialize. In a mere 8 weeks, I might add. Yep. That’s right. Christmas is just 8 Thursdays away.
If you’d like some Christmas gift ideas for the dog or dog-lover on your list, here are a few:
For the dog:
~Quality training time. From someone with a pack of 7 who teaches others, I can tell you TIME is a wonderful gift. Teach your dog a new trick or give a gift certificate to a tricks class to a dog-loving friend. A dog’s mind is a terrible thing to waste. They LOVE using it. Show them how. Fun will be had by both two-legged AND four-legged.
~Healthy, wholesome treats or dog food. Obesity in our pets runs as high as in our human population these days. Give them nutritious diets, including treats. If you can’t afford a premium dog food, at least give premium treats a try. Making it a special holiday gift may make it even more special.
~Rules, boundaries and expectations along with a job/purpose. That sounds pretty weird on a gift list, but for dogs it’s what they want and need.
~Learn pet first aid so you can be prepared in an emergency.
For the dog owner:
~A gift subscription to Cesar Millan’s on-line course, Sessions with Cesar. He has lessons on teaching dog owners how to enhance their relationships with their dogs by giving them insight into dog psychology. Canine Coach can get you a discount. Contact us.
~A gift certificate to a training class. Even offer to attend with them. Moral support when learning new or different things can be very important to success.
~A gift certificate to their vet’s office.
~Offer to pitch in with a chore or babysitting to free up their time to spend with their dog.
These are just a few to jumpstart your brain a little. Gifts don’t have to cost a lot to mean a lot- especially to a dog.
