Puppy LoveDog lovers are a breed unto themselves. They care for their pooches as if they were, well, a best friend. The good news? Their dogged devotion to our canine friends makes shopping for the perfect gift as easy as rolling over. We have a new game that lets people play with their dogs even when the weather is too awful for Frisbee at the park. It's a board game where humans earn "wag tags" for coaxing their dogs to do tricks--like giving their owner a pooch smooch--before the timer runs out.  Doggie treats aren't included, but gamers are allowed to persuade their "partner" with the dog's favorite munchie. I like this Puppy Pinata because a portion of the sales are donated to the SPCA. The plush pinata is pre-stuffed with all-natural beef jerky. Once the dog gets a whiff of the treats inside, they go wild trying to free the goodies from the toy's secret pocket. And the dog's human will get a kick out of watching them hunt for their food!  These doggie doormats make great gifts, too. They can be used indoors or outside on covered porches or can be placed under feeding bowls to catch drips and spills. You can personalize this doormat with both a picture of the breed and the dog's name, which is inscribed on the bone in its mouth, completing the very sweet sentence "...makes our house a home." And this mat thanks guests for not letting the dog out "no matter what it tells you." It probably has the best comic effect on a porch or in an entryway, but with an easy-clean polyester face, it can also be used just about anywhere.  Since most people can't take their dogs to work, how about a little something for their desk to remind them of their beloved pet? Our pencil and notepad holders are sculpted in resin with hand painted accents and you can choose from several different dog breeds. Embedded with cute little paw prints, the pencil holder doesn't take up a lot of space and it makes a great home for pens, pencils and other small items. And our notepad holder includes a pad of paper and a pen. It also has a large magnetic backing, so it can be hung on a file cabinet or refrigerator. For cuddling up with their furry friends, this throw is just the thing. It's handcrafted of 100% cotton and is machine washable. There are dozens of breeds to choose from and each dog is shown in a portrait like setting. Personalize the throw with the dog's name for a perfect snuggly winter gift.   And for dog lovers on the go, we have this adorable pet purse. It looks like a cuddly puppy, but it's really a handbag! The plush purse has a realistic face and texture, brocade lining, a collar complete with dog tag and a leash-like handle. Some of them even have rhinestone-studded paw prints. Now, that's stylish! For a roomier version, our tapestry tote can be personalized with both the dog's name and its breed. It's fully lined and large enough to carry the dog's toys along with all the things its human might need on a trip to the park, a sporting event or other outing.Finding treats for dog lovers was so much fun, I'll see what we have for friends of felines next week. Your "Bow-wow" Gift Guru, Linda Posted by Linda at
5:00 AM | Friday, October 16, 2009
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