Great Gifts for Dog Lovers
3 Great Gifts Dog Lovers Can't Resist
When it comes to shopping for gifts, dog lovers are some of the easiest people to shop for. There are dozens of products and services catering to this market niche. If you want to know what to get the dog lover in your life, here are my three top picks.
Grooming Gift Certificates
When it comes to buying great gifts for dog lovers, gifts that pamper a beloved pooch are sure to please. If you know someone with a dog that needs regular grooming, the cost of those groomings can really add up over time. In my area, a grooming starts at $30 and that's for the basics. That's why gift certificates to grooming spas make such wonderful pet lover gifts.
Before you buy a gift certificate for grooming, find out which groomer your friend goes too. Not all groomers are created equal and your friend might not use a certificate if it's to a groomer that's not familiar with your friend's particular breed.
Breed-Specific Décor
Some dog lovers go nuts over a specific breed. My best friend, for instance, has been a lover of Brussels Griffons since childhood (before the breed was made popular by the movie As Good As It Gets). Give her a mug, trinket, pillow, shirt or knick knack featuring a Brussels Griffon and she's as happy as a kid in a candy store.
You can find breed-specific decorations and gifts pretty much everywhere. From pet stores to department stores, there are great gifts depicting specific breeds around every corner. If you have a hard time finding a certain breed-specific gift locally, try online stores. You're sure to find something charming and unique.
Honorable Donations
Donations to pet shelters and other animal welfare organizations make great gifts for dog lovers. If your gift recipients home is cluttered with dog gifts and he or she just doesn't want another doggie mug, a donation to his or her charity of choice is ideal.
And there you have it! My three favorite gifts for dog lovers. Whether your friend prefers the small bundled energy of a Chihuahua or the stoic grandness of a German Shepherd, these great gifts are sure to please.