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Dog Lovers Gift IdeasA Free Bonus for Our SubscribersThank you for subscribing to Dog Lovers Digest! As our special way of saying "Thank You" for joining our list of loyal subscribers, we wanted to rush you this Free Report on gift-giving ideas for the wonderful people and animals in your life. Gift Ideas for Dog-Loving Kids! Kids who love their family dogs will be thrilled with gifts that allow them to have even more fun with their canine companions! Dog toys for a fun game of fetch, bubbles for the dog to jump and bite at, or maybe a laser pointer that the dog can chase through the house all make good fun gifts for children who enjoy playing with their dogs. Depending on the age and maturity of the child, a dog-training book might also be appropriate. If the child can teach the dog tricks such as "Shake," "Play Dead," or "Speak," the child will feel pride in showing off his special dog to friends and family, and the child will be reinforcing his dominant relationship over the dog, which will help prevent dominant or aggressive behavior from the dog toward your child or other children. Note of Warning: Stay away from "Tug-of-War" toys. Most dogs love to play Tug-of-War games, and part of the reason for that is it helps to establish dominance. The person or dog who emerges from the game in posession of the toy has earned dominant "top dog" status. Small children may not be able to consistently win at games of tug-of-war with a strong or persistant dog. Best to avoid setting the child up for failure, or creating confusion in the dog's mind about whether he is dominant over the child.
Gift Ideas for Dog-Loving Men! I've always thought men were hard to shop for, perhaps that's just because my dad was that way. However, I think one of the most important things to keep in mind when buying gifts for men (or anyone) is to take note of their existing interests and try to tie a fun, dog-themed gift into his existing hobby activities. If he likes to golf, maybe he'd enjoy a dog-head cover for his woods or golf balls featuring a picture of his favorite dog breed. If he likes to hunt, maybe his retriever could benefit from a warm safety vest or boots, or would enjoy playing with duck-replica dummies. If the gentleman enjoys Nascar or Football, maybe his friends would think it was hilarious for Bowser to watch the next game in a Team Sweatshirt, or eat out of a sport-themed dog bowl. If the guy is a computer type, maybe he'd like a mousepad depicting his favorite breed, so he could talk about Marco with his co-workers at the office, or what about a dog-themed screensaver? If he reads there are a number of wonderful inspirational dog books out there, as well as training guides, breed histories, even dog biscuit cookbooks for the guy with a culinary flair. The sky's the limit! If you can incorporate two or more interests (such as dogs and another hobby) you will have succeeded in selecting a very personalized gift - one which has extra meaning because it shows the person it's selected for that you really know and understand him on a number of levels!
Gift Ideas for Dog-Loving Women! Women who love dogs are notorious for treating them like little members of the family. When you give a woman like this a gift for her dog, it goes straight to her heart. There are lots of great gifts for women who love dogs. One really nice idea is to get her a special piece of clothing or jewelry depicting her favorite dog breed. I always love recommending gifts like this because they serve as great conversation starters, help the woman feel attractice, and remind her of her beloved companion throughout the day. These days, dog jewelry comes in all styles and price ranges... you can give her a dog charm for a special charm bracelet, you could go for stylized earrings or a fabulous pin, you can even have a necklace pendant etched with an exact likeness of her dog, taken from a photograph. There's something for every budget. What about something useful for around the home? A dog-themed picture frame, featuring a great shot of her and Fuzzy, an umbrella or mug featuring her favorite dogs? What about a flag she can fly off the front porch, announcing to the neighbors her allegience to her dog? And, lest I forget, I must point out that for the fashion-minded woman who wants her dog to dress up to her standards there are a number of fun dog accessories for the busy doggie diva! Designer pet carriers that look like purses are great for taking small dogs wherever you go. Dog nail polish and jewelry are just perfect for playing dress-up, and dog clothes and accessories can really make a hit, especially when your dog is out visiting friends! For the dog who likes to stay home, designer dog beds and other fashion furniture can really fill this need!
Gift Ideas for People-Loving Dogs!
Dogs are easy to shop for - they have a few main interests which you can easily cater to and count on making your dog very happy. Start off by asking yourself "What does my dog really like to do?" Is it Play? Eat? Sleep? Great! You're off to a super start. Next, decide what you WANT your dog to do... If he's overweight, maybe you don't want him to eat and sleep more, you want him to play more! If he's older, maybe you want a comfortable, supportive dog bed where he can rest his weary bones. If he's super-hyper and loves playing with the kids after school, maybe a few yummy dog treats are just what he needs to keep his energy up, or to motivate him if you're working on training! If the dog likes to go out to meet people, maybe he would love a fancy new collar, or maybe even an elegant outfit to make him more ravishing when he goes visiting! There's nothing like an adorable designer dog outfit to make your pup the hit of the party. If he loves attention, he'll quickly get used to his hat or sunglasses if it means more hugs and kisses! Hopefully this got you off to a great start, if you're still stumped for ideas, please write to me and describe the person/dog/event you're shopping for and I'll do my best to give you some pointers! Keep an eye on your inbox for upcoming issues of Dog Lovers Digest, our free Dog Newsletter for more fun, new dog gift ideas as well as training tips and readers stories!
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