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Sure, we give our dogs treats every day, but these Valentine’s Day gifts for dogs aren’t your average bone. Like your human Valentine, dogs have different love languages. While giving gifts to our dogs is fun for us, Valentine’s Day is really about making our dogs happy. Here are a few tips to find the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your dog:
- Pick toys that fit your dog’s personality
- Spend your money on a practical gift, like a sweater, dog bed or harness, that can be used year-round
- Think about gifts that will strengthen your bond with your dog, for example, an interactive toy or a new coat for chilly walks.
- Choose a toy over food if your dog is overweight or is on a specific diet
Valentine’s Day gift boxes for dogs
Valentine-themed gift boxes for dogs are filled with red, white and pink dog treats and toys — a fool-proof way to get a slobbery kiss. Dog gift boxes are typically customizable with options to fit most dogs’ play and taste preferences. Bonus: They make great photos. Here are three of our favorites:
Valentine’s Day getaway for you and your dog
Traveling with pets is fun and rewarding, as long you’re prepared for the overnight stay. These hotels have special Valentine’s Day packages that will keep your pup occupied and you relaxed.
Book a room for you and your pup at one of 27 Kimpton hotel locations participating in its Celebrate your Furrrst Love in Kimpton Style Valentine’s Day package. Through March 31st, hotel guests and their furriest roommates will enjoy:
- Provided plush pet-beds in your room, plus food and water bowls and mats
- Welcome amenity for pet (or pet treats to take home)
- Complimentary valet for easy arrival
- Bottle of bubbly for the human
Hotel Bethany Beach in Bethany Beach, DE is treating hotel guests (furry ones, included) to the I’m MUTTS for You! package (from $109 a night). This Valentines Day getaway includes accommodations, doggy treats, 50% off the hotel’s pet fee, plus a special custom Valentine from your dog to you! Bonus: The nearby beaches are dog-friendly and open for fetch! Book your stay through Feb. 28th.
Dogster’s tips for traveling with your pets:
- Bring a few of your dog’s favorite things from home (toys, blankets, treats) to help ease any away-from-home jitters
- Before you leave, teach your dog basic manners cues, such as Stay, Sit and Leave It.
- Stay tuned into your dog’s body language. Notice the signs if your pup is feeling uncomfortable or anxious, so you can avoid a stressful situation while out and about.
- Research emergency vet hospitals in your destination city.
Starts at $100. Valentine’s Day Pamper Set; DogbyDrLisa.com
Here are a few other tips for hotel stays with your dog.
Make it dog spa day
Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to stock up on your dog grooming products. Aside from a good old-fashioned belly rub, spoil your furriest boys and girls with Dr. Lisa’s Valentine’s Day Pamper set, which includes:
- Leave in conditioner spray
- Spring cologne
- Blush poncho (sizes S-XL)
- Blush lick mat
Starts at $100. Valentine’s Day Pamper Set; DogbyDrLisa.com
What pup doesn’t love dog treats?
Bakers and barkers unite. Peterra Kitchen is offering 25 % off for Valentine’s Day from Feb 1 through Feb 20 with code LOVE25. This baking mix is perfect for pet parents who want the experience of baking homemade treats, but don’t have the time.
With extra Valentine’s Day treats (or really any treats), comes extra dental care. You’ll feel great about giving your dog an extra smooch with Zesty Paws Functional Dental Bones. Starts at $16.97 for a bag of 28 bones; zestypaws.com. We also love WHIMZEES by Wellness all natural daily dental treats, which come in fun shapes and multiple sizes; whimzees.com
The Bonne et Filou treat box for dogs is filled with 22 individually wrapped treats made from human-grade ingredients.
Le Mutt Macarons are baked with applesauce, flaxseed and honey, these treats are the most deliciously healthy way to spoil your pup.
Cuddle up with pup
Nothing sparks more spontaneous cuddle time than these soft Valentine’s Day toys for dogs.
If ruff play is more of your dog’s love language, try these durable dog toys:
When in doubt, show your love to all the dogs
When you purchase any BOBS apparel, Sketchers makes a donation to help shelter cats and dogs.
$19.99. BOBS from Sketchers 4 Paws Cozy Pullover Shirt; sketchers.com
For each customer who purchases the For the Dog Lover Necklace by Robyn Canady, the artist will donate $10 from each sale to the Humane Society.