10 Gifts to Pamper Dogs and Dog-Lovers
Transform your fave photo of your pet into an artful portrait. Photo Courtesy of Fairlight Collective
From DIY projects to luxe leashes to unique décor items, here are some great gift ideas for the dog — and dog-lover — on your list.
The digital artists at the Fairlight Collective transform any photo into an artful portrait. Available in a range of sizes from 5- by 8-inch to 24- by 36-inch, the company also supplies lightweight, easy-to-ship, oak and plexiglass frames, so pictures are ready for hanging on arrival. Priced from $120, at the time of writing, fairlightco.com is having a 50 per cent off sale right now.
Issimo, the online lifestyle magazine of Italy’s chicest hotel group (Pelicano), collaborated with Poldo Dog Couture on this signature leather-trimmed leash and collar with brass hardware. $170
Available in two finishes — white wash or farmhouse — this 10- by 6-inch pine-backed leash hook from Wood Finds looks straight out of Magnolia farms. $30.99
This nifty puzzle bowl, customized with your dog’s name, slows down the eating process, combating the indigestion of gulping everything down. Helping with weight control while mitigating bloating, gas, indigestion, it also offers mental stimulation. Wide range of colours. $18
Interior design minded animal lovers appreciate this Mid-Century Modern Dog Sofa. An elevated 18- by 30-inch rectangular bed with water-resistant pillow, comes in grey or dark grey for minimalist elegance. $135.99
Produced by a Canadian company and specifically formulated for animals, ResolveCBD for Pets Oil includes organic ingredients like wild Alaskan salmon oil and full-spectrum whole-plant hemp extract and can be added to food or treats for a relaxing effect. From $30
Canada Pooch produces a range of unique doggy items from snoods to keep necks warm and silly pom-pom hats. We also love this utility-chic, faux fur-trimmed jacket in insulated water-resistant canvas. $46
Chewy, protein-rich snacks made with 100 per cent pure beef and wood-smoked for extra flavour, all natural Backcountry Great Plains Real Beef Sausage Cuts by Merrick contain zero by-products or fillers. 5 oz $14
Keep yourself occupied and your dog cosy by downloading a dog sweater pattern. Handy Little Me offers a range of jaunty styles — and you can’t beat the price: free.
Turn your dog into a purse with this Palisades backpack from Ruff Wear. Roomy enough to hold a phone, wallet, snacks, hand sanitizer, extra masks, poop bags, treats — anything you might need, you can dog walk and run errands hands-free. Also, good for hikes of course. $150
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