Maple's Holiday Gift Guide

Zippy Paws Advent Calendar & Tree Burrow Toy, West Paw Orange Toppl Toy and Etsy Plug

With the holiday shopping season upon us, don't forget to include the doggos of the family on your list. Maple and I have compiled all our favorites for you! These gifts are not only cute, but also useful and enriching for your pup!

The Foggy Dog's Black Watch Plaid Lady Dog Bow

1. Snuffle Mat : These fleece material mats have intricate designs meant to encourage your dog's natural foraging skills. You can bury kibbles or treats to help slow down meal times as well as offering a soothing behavior during those exhilarating and often overwhelming holiday parties. Snufflez' site has so many design options and they are washable as well.

2. Nosework Toys : These toys are SO CUTE and also encourage foraging or even digging behaviors. There are lots of options and variations out there, but Zippy Paws and the Tail Story takes the cake for us with their cute designs and seasonal options. These are generally small squeaky toys in a larger hollow toy so if your dog is large and likes to eat their toys, these may not be option for them.

3. Enrichment toys : Move over Kongs, there is a new treat-dispensing option in town and it's the best. The West Paw Toppl is a cavernous toy with small rubber teeth that can also be stacked with its smaller counterpart for optimum puzzling for your pup. It can be used as a treat or kibble dispenser or frozen with goodies inside for an even longer usage time. West Paw also has a toy recycling program that allows for a little sustainability in what feels like an endless destroy/replace toy cycle. We've also recently discovered that Etsy makers have created a plug so that you can easily freeze liquid in your Toppl with no spillage!

4. Accessories : Collars, Leashes, Beds, Bows and More! Foggy Dog has the cutest matching sets with seasonal themes.

5. Barking Evergreen Portrait Sessions : Book a family pawtrait for yourself or gift one to a friend. These sessions come equipped with a positive focus to ensure your dog(s) is comfortable throughout the process. I deliver via an online gallery where you can share, download, or order prints of your photos! Email barkingevergreen@gmail.com or submit a contact form below to book yours or purchase a gift certificate.