30 Best Gifts for Dog Lovers, According to Dog Parents in 2024

Best for Hardcore Chewers

The Super Chewer box from BarkBox is chock full of goodies for big-time chewers to sink their chompers into. Super Chewer lets you gift one box of goodies or a subscription starting at three months to a dog who loves a special delivery. Every month has a different theme.

One box starts at $39 for small dogs, and subscriptions let you save money the longer the duration you choose. Our senior commerce director, Gina Vaynshteyn, has been getting a BarkBox subscription for her two German Shepherds for a year now, and can confirm it’s the happiest she’s seen her pups. “I had to up my game with them—they rip apart normal toys and chews within minutes, and I was tired of cleaning toy fluff from the floor all the time. This way, they have more to play with, it keeps them distracted when I’m working, and I don’t have to replace their toys all the time,” she says.

Best for Aggressive Eaters

Yes, most dogs love to eat, but a dog who’s a little too food motivated can end up eating so fast, he can actually make himself sick.

Enter the Slow-Eat Maze Dog Bowl by Boots & Barkley, which promotes healthier eating habits. Its unique maze design encourages dogs to eat slowly, preventing gulping and reducing the risk of bloating, choking, and gastrointestinal discomfort. It’s made from durable, non-toxic materials, holds up to four cups of food and is dishwasher-safe.

Best for Shedders

Know someone whose dog sheds so much that they leave a trail of hair throughout the house? That was the conundrum SheKnows writer Kristine Solomon faced when she rescued a short-haired mutt. The solution was the FURminator Short Hair deShedding Tool.

The tool has a stainless steel deshedding edge that reaches through the topcoat to safely remove loose hair and undercoat without hurting the pup. But more importantly, if your dog is like the aforementioned pooch, they’ll cherish the soothing experience of being brushed with the FURminator. It’s a win-win.

Best for Doting Owners

If their dog is truly their child, then a gift like this will hit all the right notes. The Baby Mushroom Pet Pawprint Keepsake Kit comes with non-toxic clay to make an impression of a beloved pet’s uniquely adorable paw. The white wood picture frame displays those paw prints along with pictures of the good boy. It’s a heartfelt pick that preserves precious moments.

Best for Mental Stimulation

Life is exciting! So if you know someone with an excitable dog, the Pupsicle is a godsend (for both pup and pup parent). It holds treats (you can insert whatever you want, but the Pupsicle Pops are designed to last 2-3 times longer than regular treats like peanut butter — and they’re healthier) inside so your pup can lick and gnaw for up to 40 minutes.

This genius toy, which comes in three sizes, is great for mental stimulation and for keeping aggressive chewers busy with something they should be chewing. It’s also safer than most bones (which create shards and can be dangerous for dogs to swallow) and rawhide (which turns into a goopy mess and can get lodged in your dog’s GI). It’s easy to clean and reuse again and again.

This Starter Pack comes with one Pupsicle, plus refill pops for the Pupsicle and a bag of treats.

Best for Hygiene

Make an investment in that pooch’s pearly whites — and foster fresh breath, to boot. This top-rated toothbrush and toothpaste set will save a dog’s teeth and save their human a lot of money in dental care in the long run.  

The Vet’s Best Dog Toothbrush & Toothpaste Kit includes a triple-headed brush to clean all sides of a dog’s teeth and gums efficiently. The included toothpaste tastes great, too, so a pooch might just enjoy the experience (or at least not resist it). Plus, it’s all natural — formulated with aloe, neem oil, and enzymes.  The kit also includes a convenient finger brush for more precise cleaning if needed.

Best for Bonding

You may have see this on TikTok by now, but if you haven’t: Pet parents are setting up these recordable buttons and teaching them to “talk” back to us by pressing on the buttons with their paws. And you can customize them, too, so your dog can say things like, “Walk! Now!” or “Treat! Please!” 

Best for Outings

The adventurous doggie could use this pack of essentials which includes two leak-proof water bowls, two food containers, and a poop bag dispenser. It’s a game-changer for pet parents on the go. They can keep this in their car and know that they’ll be ready for any last-second hike. 

Best for Anxious Pups

If you have an anxious dog — or if you know someone who has an anxious dog — chances are, their lives revolve around said anxious dog and alleviating their worries and stressors (we do everything we can for our pups). One solution is a Thundershirt, which is similar to a weighted blanket: It applies pressure to their senses, which can calm them down. Whether your dog is effected by thunderstorms or fireworks, or takes some getting used to its environments, the Thundershirt is a life-saver. 

Best Altruistic Gift

Not only are these Fair Trade organic cotton socks ridiculously comfortable and cute, they also help save the lives of shelter animals. As with all Concious Step products that support a specific charitable cause, each Socks That Save Dogs gift box purchase benefits Best Friends Animal Society. Your recipient will feel good every time they pull on one of the three dog-printed pairs knowing they helped care for more than just their own pup. 

Most Delicious Gift

Grounds & Hounds not only sells dog lover-themed batches of fresh whole and ground coffee (our current favorite is The Dog Sleeps in My Bed, which is a rich, cozy dark roast with hints of milk chocolate, graham cracker, and toasted vanilla that is extra strong for those nights when your dogs think your bed is theirs) but they have really fun merch, too, like this ‘Biiiiiiig Stretch’ mug. The best part? For every sale, Grounds & Hounds donates part of the proceeds to dogs in need. 

Best Customized Gift

Your gift recipient will flip when they receive one of West & Willow’s realistic custom pet portraits, which are digitally illustrated by a team of artists using photos you upload to the site. You can create a canvas featuring one to three pets, and choose a variety of backgrounds and frames to suit any style. Once you pick your preferences, you’ll a receive a proof to approve or request edits and the team is more than happy to make adjustments if, say, your dog’s fur isn’t quite floofy enough. The same process applies to a range of other products including mugs, phone cases and even note cards. You’ll receive your super thoughtful gift in the mail within 2 to 3 weeks.

Quirkiest Gift

Some of these gift ideas are pretty whimsical, but it’s tough to beat these Custom Pet Nose Print Necklaces in the quirky department. If you know a dog lover who adores every little thing about their pooch, then follow your nose with this necklace.

Most Stylish Gift

Think you’ve seen it all? Then feast your eyes on this memory foam dog bed, all plush and furry on the outside  and with the kind of support you’d want in your own mattress. What we love most about this is that it looks like a chic sheepskin rug versus a standard dog mat. The cover is also removable for machine washing (score!). 

Coziest Gift

Pick from several popular breeds (sadly, the seller doesn’t make all breeds!): The seller handmakes these from high-quality wool, making this more than just a throw novelty pillow. 

Most Artistic Gift

Let everyone at the office know you’re a dog person with these cheeky, cute pens that say things like, “I work hard so my dog can have nice things,” and “I was told there would be dogs.” 

Best Boredom Buster

Let your giftee build out this 500-piece puzzle that illustrates a bustling dog park filled with dog parents running after and being dragged by their pooches, and doggos just having the time of their lives (so many funny little scenes to spot here)! 

Best Chew Toys

Whether for teething, a game of tug o’ war or a head-shaking good time, small to medium-sized dogs will love to sink their teeth into this chew toy trio: two plush toys made of cotton and an all-natural rubber sheep with a squeaker inside. Help a parent parent channel all that gnawing energy into something made for the job.

Best Plush Toy

Walmart shoppers with puppies and smaller dog breeds like Shih Tzus vouch for this adorable plush dog doppelganger, great for light chewers.

Best Domestic Gift

For the dog parent who happens to also love baking, get them these measuring spoons that they’ll use anytime they’re following a recipe. Since they’re ceramic and so daintily designed, they’ll look like a vintage gift you inherited, or something that West Elm might sell.  

Best Wearable Gift for Pups

Let’s be honest: doggie sweaters are gifts for humans, not so much animals. This adorable jumper would look so cute on your friend’s pup who dresses better than most people. 

Best Wearable Gift for Owners

This customizable sweatshirt allows you to pick out an outline of doggie ears (you can choose from 25 different breed options) so that your best friend has memorabilia that represents their adorable pet. 

Most Soothing Gift

Not only does this chic, hand-crafted candle evoke a leisurely stroll in the park with your best bud, it also doubles as a pet deodorizer with its fresh lemongrass and peppermint scent. You’ll find this and loads more curated gift ideas from indie pet brands in This Dog’s Life Shop. 

Best Tech Gift

You can tell a lot about a person from what’s on their phone case, so it’s basically a requirement that every proud dog parent has a case adorned with friendly pups. 

Cutest Collar

The trendy pup only deserves the best, so gift the furry fashionista this gorgeous collar from Rifle Paper Co. You can even get the pet parent some matching sneakers for a precious pup-and-me matching moment. 

Most Intriguing Gift

Haven’t your friends always wondered what kind of pup their dog is, exactly? Give them the gift of knowing the exact breed mix their favorite furry friend is with this best-selling doggie DNA test. 

Best Jewelry Gift

Add some canine cuteness to their ears (the dog mom’s, not the dog’s!) with these dainty paw print earrings. They’re handmade and sterling silver, so they’ll last for plenty of dog years. 

Best Family Gift

This adorable personalized couples portrait from Etsy is everything your favorite dog-loving duo could want. It comes with so many personalization options, including the background, hairstyles, outfits, names, and dog breeds. 

Best Collectible Gift

Every dog lover needs a canine-themed coffee table book. The Dogist features 1,000 heart-melting photos of all kinds of pooches—a guaranteed pick me up. 

Best for Showing Off Doggo’s Best Picture

You can never go wrong with an engraved photo frame that they can proudly display in their home. The clipboard style adds some charm to an otherwise simple wooden frame.