Gift Ideas for the Dog Lover

I grew up on a small hobby farm filled with animals from barn kitties I gave human names (Naomi, Bradley, Wesley, etc) to shelter pups I was not allowed to name to 4-H horses and goats. I’ve always connected better with animals than most people and my favorite people in my life feel the same way!

It took me a few years to be ready for the responsibility of my own dog, but 4.5 years later, I can’t imagine life without my grumpy little cat dog. And most of my friends have pets–and there’s nothing more exciting than gifting something pet-related to animal loving friends.

Declare Your Dog Love with Apparel

I’ve partnered with Fetch the Style to share a few of my favorite dog mom apparel. There’s nothing I love more in life than a grey crewneck sweatshirt and the cute “Dog Mom” emblem proudly displaying my love for James. I also snagged the dog mom shirt in a grey tee and a rainbow puppies tee. I really hope she makes a Cavalier Mom tee and I will buy that next and share with my cavalier-loving crew!

These make fun gifts to tuck in with a gift for their dogs like a treat or toy. There are so many cute dog toy baskets too like this set or this bone shaped basket.

Treats

A few treats James loves include chicken jerky, bully sticks and these meatball treats. He’s turning into a giant meatball so I should give him less, but they make a great gift!

Collars, Leashes + More

I bought James a new collar by Finnegan’s Standard Goods a few weeks ago from City Bark and he looks so handsome in it. They have well-made dog collars, leashes, harnesses and dog beds, and they’re available in fun prints and colors.

James LOVES Matt and it wouldn’t be fair to share a post of James without him <3 Matt needs a dog dad sweatshirt next.

Dog mom sweatshirt c/o Fetch the Style | jeans c/o Sparrow Boutique | Ainsley boots by Sorel | Buffalo plaid jacket by Columbia

Photography by Matt Thompson