This year I wanted to give you some gift ideas for your deaf dog friends (and hearing dog friends) as well as the dog lovers in your life. These are some of my and my Deaf Dogs Rock followers favorite pet products. If you have any of your own gift ideas you would like to share with our Deaf Dogs Rock community be sure to leave a comment below in our comments section along with a link or web address. Here are my top Christmas Picks for 2013.
~ Merry Christmas Rockers! ~ Christina Lee – Deaf Dogs Rock
The Perfect Stocking Stuffer Gift Packs from Old Mother Hubbard Baked Dog Biscuits
‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house,
The pups were all searching, but not for a mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that Old Mother Hubbard treats would soon be there.
Why should Santa get all the goodies when it comes to oven-baked treats by the fire? My deaf dogs and my hearing dogs love Old Mother Hubbard baked biscuits and the good news is no upset bellies!
Old Mother Hubbard Holiday Gift Packs are ready for the stockings of best friends everywhere. For as low as $4.99, pet parents can give their dogs a variety pack of all-natural, oven-baked biscuits including tail-wagging flavors like bacon and cheese and peanut butter. The biscuits are made with wholesome, nutrient-rich natural ingredients without any artificial colors or flavors. Available at Petco, PetSmart and online at wag.com and chewy.com.
Rider’s International Fleece – Lined Dog Blanket Coat
I love these coats because they are made by the same company that makes my sturdy long lasting horse blankets my horses wear to stay warm in the winter. Right now they have their beautiful heavy duty dog blanket line in fleece on sale for $19.99!
Winter warmth and protection for your dog. Nylon outer shell resists wind and weather; fleece lining holds in warmth. This blanket from Rider’s International will keep your best friend warm and handsome all winter long.
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4legz is an All Natural Dog Treats company specializing in wholesome and organic cookie for your dogs.
Photo by Cynthia Murray – Deaf Dog Dozer
4Legz was launched with the idea of freshly baked natural treats made out of wholesome ingredients. Treating your pet to a cookie is supposed to be fun, so 4Legz wanted to get beyond the dog biscuit and developed some recipes that are sure to bring a smile to you as well! They even have a dog taste testing team who includes one of our very own sponsored deaf dogs Dozer from VA. Dozer now lives a great life in the state of Washington where 4Legz are baked. Word has it that Dozer is the official Director of Quality Control and he tests many of the treats that are baked fresh daily to make sure they are “fresh and yummy”. Made in the USA, with the highest quality ingredients.
4 Legz has created 6 unique types of treats to pick from; Dognutz, Kitty Roca , Ode 2 Odie, Organic Pumpkin, Organic Sweet Potatoes and Chehalis Mint. More and more pet lovers prefer to pamper their dogs with healthy, natural foods and treats. You will notice the many different shapes of the treats. Each treat also has a story behind them to keep the consumer “begging for more”! Click here to order directly from 4 Legz All Natural Dog Treats
Nina Ottosson´s philosophy is that the dog has four legs and one head, and all five need activity in different ways – both physical and mental.
1. Nina Ottosson games and toys will exercise your dog’s mind and body. 2. Can help prevent and reduce behavior problems!
3. Help prevent and reduce weight problems. 4. The games will help strengthen your bond with your dog. 5. Prevent boredom.
Developed by Nina Ottosson, original since 1990 together with dogs for dogs. Only the best quality for your pet and the environment.
Click here to go to Nina Ottosson’s Dog Pet Activity toys and games.
Nitro, Bud, Tallulah, and I love, love, love the Bostonista Beds by Zoey! Bostonista Beds by Zoey are an indoor/outdoor, lightweight, elevated dog bed, that is portable, easy to clean, and comes in ROCKIN color combinations! Our friends Lisa and Zoey are the brainchild behind this awesome product made right here in the good old U.S.A. Not only is this bed great to travel with but when I asked Lisa if she could do a Bostonista by Zoey Dog Bed in our rocking Deaf Dogs Rock colors of turquoise and black, she said “sure!”.
Click here to order your Bostonista Bed By Zoey for someone you love!
Doodie Packs ROCKS!
The Doodie Pack is so versatile that it can be used for waste management, training out in public, marketing with a message, education, promotion, fundraising, therapy dog training, service dog and rescue dog equipment just to name a few.
The Doodie Pack is not only practical but it is lightweight and comfortable for my deaf dog Nitro to wear in public.
We love our Doodie Packs! Okay, so as you can tell we are huge fans of Kristin Elliott’s Doodie Packs (we are also a big fan of Kristin).
If you are interested in getting your deaf dog (or hearing dogs) a Doodie Pack go to www.doodiepack.com.
Below is a photo of my two custom “Deaf Dogs Hear With Their Hearts” logos on two Turquoise Doodie Packs for my deaf dogs Nitro and Bud. Don’t they look amazing in Turquoise with the DDR Heart Logo on the side? She did such a great job! These packs are very affordable so make sure you contact Kristin for a quote. You can email her at doodiepack@yahoo.com or you can give her a call on at 585-749-5824 (M-F 10A-4P). If you are buying them for a Christmas gift feel free to use our photos below to put into a card because it does take sometimes 4 to 6 weeks.
Meet Dropcam
Now you can watch your dogs when you are away from home or at work. All this time you thought your deaf and hearing dogs were totolly stressed out when you were away and then you got a Dropcam. Now you know 10 minutes after you leave they sleep most of the day!
Dropcam is a cloud-based Wi-Fi video monitoring service with free live streaming, two-way talk and remote viewing that makes it easy to stay connected with places, people and pets, no matter where you are.
How it works: Your camera sends encrypted video to the cloud. The cloud then securely streams video to your devices. With our optional Cloud Recording feature, your footage is stored securely so you can access it whenever you want.
*Mobile and Web Apps *Watch free live streaming video via iOS, Android and web apps anytime, anywhere.
*Automatic Updates *Get new features with camera, cloud and app updates.
*Location Awareness *Turn your camera on and off based on where you are. *Scheduling
*Turn your camera on and off at specific times of the day or week. *Sharing
*Invite your friends to view your stream or make it public and show the world. *Cloud Recording (optional)
*Review footage from the past week or month. Save and share favorite clips.
Click here to order or learn more about Dropcam
Barkbox
So many of my friends get the Barkbox sent to their doggies every month and they just love this monthly treat surprise!
Photo from Barkbox.com
How does Barkbox work?
When you sign up for BarkBox, every month you will receive a box in the mail with four or more carefully selected products and presents for your dog – anything from toys, bones and all-natural treats to hygiene products and innovative new gadgets!
If your dog is begging for more or you want to gift a favorite item to a friend, we’ll give you exclusive opportunities to order more products at a great rate.
A portion of proceeds from each box will go to help doggies-in-need. To learn more about our causes, read about our giving program.
Whether you’ve known your furry friend for years or have a new special canine in your life, BarkBox is the monthly necessity for keeping your pup entertained and feeling well loved.
Click here to order your Barkbox for your furry loved ones.
Kong Premium Dog Treats
Nitro, Bud and I love, love, love Kong Premium Dog Treats. They are available at many pet store retail outlets. We purchase ours from Chewy.com because they have the best prices. Click here to see their selection and pricing.
I like the fact that Kong Premium Treats are made in the United States. I was pleasantly surprised that all five of my dogs (hearing and deaf) not only loved the Kong Premium Treats but not one of my dogs got an upset stomach or diarrhea.
All five of my dogs went crazy for the Kong shaped Bacon Meaty Flavor Bites. They fit perfectly into their favorite Kong toys and they love the flavor.
One of the other Kong Premium Dog Treats my dogs went crazy over was the Kong Chew Buddies in Bacon flavor. These chews are a perfect way to help keep my dog’s teeth clean and they just love the bacon flavor. The best part about these treats is the little piggies are easy on their bellies.
The best part about Kong’s Premium Treats are they don’t upset any of my dog’s digestive systems which is a HUGE plus for us. Now my dogs can enjoy a large variety of tasty high quality treats. As a dog mom it is also comforting to know I’m not giving them any dog treats that will make them sick.
For my Birthday last year I was lucky enough to receive a custom collar and lead for Nitro from Ella’s Lead. Everywhere I go people stop and ask me where I purchased Nitro’s collar and lead from and I always say Ella’s Lead.
Keep in mind some of the designs like the one Nitro is wearing does not have the D-Ring on the top/front of the collar so when you attach the leash the collar, it slides upside down and then it is difficult to actually see the full effect of the design. Had I realized that at the time when we ordered the collar, I would have requested a D-Ring be put in the front or selected another design all together. If this makes a difference to you, then be sure to pick a design that offers a D-Ring on both the top and bottom of the collar like the last two photos shown above. Also keep in mind it can take 4 to 6 weeks to have a collar made but you can still take a photo off the website and insert it into a Christmas card. Click here to learn more about Ella’s Leads and Collars.
Orvis FleeceLock™ Wraparound Dog Bed
Since we love Orvis Dog Beds. We have two and the dogs love them!
Give your trusty companion all the comfort they desire with our fleece dog bed. The prices on this bed run $69 to $149 depending on the size of the dog bed. Click here for more details or to order this awesome bed for your dog!