Bougie Mutt Must-Haves
We adopted our dog Gracie from the shelter, but you would have thought she came straight from the spa, the way she loves to be spoiled. Her pedigree was listed as “hound mix” but we like to call her a beagador to make her feel bougie. Our little pock...
Treat Yo'Mutt
We adore our sweet Gracie, even when she's acting like a demanding diva dog.
Gracie goes crazy over these nesting treat dispensers. They're versatile, too. You can use them as slow-feeders or licky mats.
Grace Face literally melts in the rain.
Gracie is terrified of thunder and fireworks. Her happy hat keeps her calm, even if she does look like Little Edie from Grey Gardens
Am I the only one who switches out bows with the season? No?
The good news is that if we ever need to clone Gracie, we'll have ample DNA source material. The bad news is that if I don't use the furminator on her, that source material is all over my couch and clothes.
A monthly box full of surprise treats and toys, with super-fun themes. It's all I'm sayin'.
Gracie actually has five beds scattered around the house (don't judge me! ha) This one is her favorite for stretching out. Supportive, and she doesn't get hot.
Are these appetizing to me personally? No. But my dog is obsessed with these pork hide twists. She's an avid chewer, and most “long-lasting” treats last her a couple minutes at most. These actually take her awhile to gnaw her way through, they're aff...
Grace Face has ridiculously long quicks on her nails, and she hates having them trimmed. She also likes to scratch at the door to be let out. This solves two problems at once. She can scratch to her heart's content, and it helps keep her nails filed ...
What's the only thing dogs love more than a pup cup? Slurping it out of an adorable, reusable, personalized cup.
If I don't feel like switching Gracie's entire collar out, these collar bows are easy to quickly change out, and we always get compliments on how cute she looks.
These dog-safe birthday cookies are such a fun, cute, special way to celebrate your dog's birthday or adoption gotcha day!
This basket helps keeps Gracie's toys, dog treats, and snuffle mats organized and in one place.
This personalized dog bowl is so adorable! Whether you're looking for a custom ceramic dog bowl for water or food, it doesn't get much classier than this one. Also makes a great puppy gift for a new dog mama!
I love that this cute treat jar is both personalized and matches the bowl set.
Our dog is a member of the family, so of course she needs her own Christmas stocking. This cute personalized one has several different cute prints to choose from.
Grace Face loves to prop up on her personalized doggy pillow (or hide her face underneath it when she's not having it).
So if you haven't realized it yet, I'm pretty much a sucker for anything personalized for my dog. But the extra benefit of this one is that I can decide what goes into her treats. Especially good if your dog is on a special diet or needs to have thei...
Soft vanilla scent and leaves my dog's fur clean and silky. It's also plastic-free, which is a bonus!
Love that you can engrave your dog's name and your contact info directly onto this cute personalized flowered dog collar!
A great item for multi-dog homes! These personalized scoops make it easy on you (and on any petsitters) to make sure that each of your dogs gets the right amount of food without any confusion.
Thankfully, Gracie does pretty well in cool weather without a jacket, but when it's really freezing out, she needs a coat. And Blue is even tinier so needs that extra insulation.
Dog Mom Gear
I feel this dog mama sweatshirt on a deep level. Gracie doesn't talk back, always wants to snuggle, and is ecstatic about whatever I make for dinner. lol Makes a great dog mom gift, and I love the color options, and you can add a personalized dog nam...
I can't even with how much I love my dog, and this is my Gracie Gotcha Day present to myself this year.
I have Raynaud's, and when it gets chilly out, taking Gracie on walks can easily trigger a flare. These rechargable battery-powered hand warmers are a life-saver on cold days.
With so many different dog breed (and other pet) silhouettes, it's easy to make this ring completely custom and personalized to celebrate your furbaby.
I love, love, love my Land's End down coat. It's warm but light, easily layered, comes in tall sizes (which, I'm 5'10" so that's very important). And the biggest thing I love about Land's End coats? They stand by them. I actually tore a hole in my co...
We found Gracie through a search on Petfinder. Best move ever.
Such a sweet, dainty minimalist necklace for any devoted dog mama.
For all those awesome women who've been promoted to grandma, this fun dog (and human) grandma door mat makes an adorable gift for Mother's Day, Christmas, or any day!
These adorable custom personalized doggy doppelgänger stuffed animals are the ultimate Dog Mom show-off.
Get your own personalized doggy name and pic on this embroidered sweatshirt!
Admit it. Your phone is nothing but dog pics. Take your favorite one and turn it into art.
She's basically a benevolent tyrant, but this sign is both true and hilarious.
I have a bottle of Febreze in every corner of my house. It really does get rid of pet odors. And while I love my Gracie Face to the moon and back, she can be a little stinky at times.
This dainty name necklace featuring your dogs' names is so cute and sweet. Great for any dog mom who wants to keep her precious pets close to her heart (or wrist).
Such a fun gift for the whole family, a personalized picture book with your own dog's name! This makes a great Christmas tradition for you and your kids (and your dogs).
These sweet watercolor pet portraits are a classy addition to any wall or collection of family pictures.
Definitely a splurge, this custom handmade ceramic mug featuring tiny clay replicas of your pets is such an adorable and unique gift.
I love the simplicity of this sweatshirt and that you can personalize it with your furbabies' names.
I got this funny “Tell your dog I said hi” front license plate, and I've gotten so many amused compliments on it asking me where I got it. Well, here you go. I got it on Etsy. :)
This cute personalized leather keychain is a simple, minimalist yet meaningful reminder of your dog every day.
Let there be no mistake. Gracie is only in it for the treats.
Sip your coffee in style from this adorable dog-themed mug.
While Gracie has a bladder of steel, Blue has quite a few accidents due to being kept in a small cage before we adopted her. Being able to quickly, easily, and thoroughly clean up her messes gives me a lot more patience as she acclimates to life in a...
Oxiclean is the best stain and odor remover I've found. I love that it doesn't have an overwhelming perfume to it (which is sometimes as bad as the pet mess smell).
Back to that walking in rain or shine thing, a good raincoat is a must. This one comes in several different colors, including bright safety yellow, and has a reflective strip for visibility.
Protecting Your Pup
One thing we quickly found out about dog ownership is that unexpected illnesses and vet care expenses will come up, no matter how sheltered they are. Pet insurance helps to take away the shock of those unplanned high veterinary bills that can pop up.
Chewy's pharmacy has great low prices, can work directly with your vet's office on filling prescriptions, and has amazing customer care. When my mother-in-law's cat recently passed away, Chewy even sent her flowers, which was so thoughtful and kind.
Not everyone has the benefit of family nearby who can watch their pets while they travel. I love that this service exists to find trustworthy dog-care in a pinch. (Or for doggy day care or dog-walking if you have to work long hours and need additiona...
We currently keep an Apple AirTag on Gracie's collar. She's an escape artist, and if she ever got out, we want to make sure we could hopefully find her quickly.
This silicone Apple AirTag dog collar holder has held up perfectly, and it gives a little extra bit of peace-of-mind.
We're as careful as we can be, but Gracie will eat anything she can get into her mouth, so it's wise to keep the Animal Poison Control Hotline handy (and program it into your phone): 1-888-426-4435
This engraveable dog tag can be engraved on both sides with any important pet info about your dog and your contact information plus a message to keep your pet safe and get them home quickly if they are lost.
Knowing your dog's genetic breed makeup isn't just fun and interesting. It can also help you know what health issues to watch out for.
Anxiety can be a big problem in a dog's overall health, especially during high-stress events like travel, storms, and holidays. Thunder shirts are a great calming tool!