My Shiba Inu, Autumn, runs my whole day, so I know dog people. Here's stuff that makes life with a dog easier and more fun, for the humans and the furballs. Shedding season survivors, this one's for you.
Shibas blow their coat twice a year and it looks like a fur snowstorm in the house. A deshedding tool pulls out the undercoat before it ends up on your couch. Huge for double-coated breeds.
FURminator Large Dog Undercoat deShedding Tool
Check in on the dog from your phone and toss a treat while you're out. It sends a bark alert too, so you know when the mail carrier shows up.
Furbo Dog Camera: Treat Tossing, Full HD Wifi Pet
The toy every dog should own. Stuff it with xylitol-free peanut butter, freeze it overnight, and buy yourself an hour of peace.
KONG Classic Stuffable Natural Rubber Toy
Comfortable, tough, and the front clip takes a lot of the pulling out of walks. Padded so it doesn't rub, and easy to get on a wiggly dog.
Ruffwear, Front Range Dog Chest Harness
Smear on some xylitol-free peanut butter or plain yogurt and it keeps them busy and calm. A lifesaver for baths, nail trims, and thunderstorms.
LickiMat Classic Buddy Slow Feeder Lick Mat
Floats, bounces, and survives serious chewing. Bright orange so you can actually find it in the grass. Cheap stocking stuffer for the fetch fanatic.
Chuckit! Ultra Rubber Dog Ball, Floating Fetch Toy
Find out what's really in your mutt, plus genetic health risks worth knowing about. A fun gift that's actually useful at the vet.
Embark Breed & Health Dog DNA Test
For the fur tumbleweeds. The rubber nozzle pulls hair off couches and car seats that a regular vacuum just skates right over.
Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Cordless Hand Vacuum
Stuff the squirrels in the tree trunk and let them dig 'em out. Keeps smart, bored dogs busy and out of trouble.
Outward Hound Hide-A-Squirrel Plush Toy
Keeps fur, mud, and claws off the back seat. Hammock style, so the dog can't slide into the footwell when you brake.
Kurgo Dog Hammock Car Seat Cover for Pets
Older dogs and big dogs need real joint support, not a flat cushion. Removable washable cover, because you know it's going to need it.
Furhaven Orthopedic Dog Bed for Large
Stainless steel with a non-slip bottom, so it doesn't get chewed up or shoved across the kitchen. Dishwasher safe. The last dog bowl they'll buy.
YETI Boomer 4, Stainless Steel, Non-Slip Dog Bowl
Dogs go nuts for them, and they help with tartar between vet cleanings. Pick the right size for the dog. Easy stocking stuffer.
Greenies
A hand-painted portrait of their own dog. Always gets the happy tears. Order early, because Etsy artists get slammed before the holidays.
Hand Painted Watercolor Pet Portrait: Custom Dog Art
Not glamorous, but every dog person goes through a mountain of these. Thick bags that don't tear, plus a dispenser that clips to the leash. Perfect stocking stuffer.