Part 2: Holiday Newsletter Series
by Josh Abrams on December 11, 2009
Greeting and happy holidays,
Below you will find Part 2 of our 4-part Holiday newsletter series.
Our dogs are like our kids. With the holidays just around the corner, we want to help our members create a wonderful experience for our canine family members.
Also, Dogasaur is always seeking ways to improve that benefit our members, visitors and four-legged friends. Please take a moment to complete our online survey here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZNMCXTJ
Thanks,
Josh
Founder, Dogasaur
Gift Ideas For The Holidays
With the holidays just around the corner, Dogasaur would like to help our members create a wonderful experience for our canine family members.
When it comes to gift giving and considering the happiness of dogs, there is a distinction to be made– We can give presents that will make dogs happy, and we can also give presents that will make owners happy.
What to give dogs
To get that tail (or tails) wagging, here are some suggestions:
-a sandbox for digging and doggy scavenger hunts
-a gift basket full of toys and/or treats
-a newly rescued canine friend
-a snuggly blanket (preferably fleece)
-a new sweater or raincoat for the cold weather
What to give dog lovers
For those hard-to-shop-for folks on your list, think about whether or not they have a dog. Here are some ideas for gifts that may not be all that much fun for dogs, but that will make your dog lover friend(s) quite happy:
-a homemade gift basket of dog bath supplies: http://www.ehow.com/how_4500481_make-pet-pampering-gift-basket.html
-a coffee table book about dogs
-grooming tools
-dog apparel and accessories
-a canine booster seat
Creating a Doggie Holiday Gift Basket
With gifts, its what’s inside that counts. However, a little festive wrapping is worth the effort for taking memorable photos and videos.
A gift basket is a good way to go when giving several small items. You can use tissue paper for the bottom or even small towels/blankets. Clear cellophane works well for containing the items and displaying what’s inside. Since we are talking about dog gift items, find cards or print out pictures of dogs that you can use to decorate the outside. Big and bold images work best. And for the final touch, add a cheery, colorful ribbon.
Stay safe and make sure there are no hazards involved with any part of the present. Supervise the actual gift opening and catch your dog’s joyful surprise on camera!
Cold Weather
If it gets really cold where you live, your dog will probably appreciate a nice sweater, especially if they have short hair. You can buy one at almost any upscale pet boutique. However, if you are either on a budget or handy with a needle and thread, you can also knit one yourself. Here are a few links for how to do this:
http://www.craftstylish.com/item/40669/how-to-make-a-recycled-dog-sweater
http://www.ehow.com/how_4069_make-dog-sweatshirt.html
http://marthastewartliving.com/article/wool-cardigan-dog-coat
We hope this advice was helpful. This is the second part of our holiday newsletter series.
Still to come:
1.Holiday recipes for your dog
2.The Spirit of Giving (less fortunate dogs)
On a final note, here are some members we thought you might like to meet.
Bentleysmomma is, as her username states, in the proud momma of Bentley- a 5 year-old Shih Tzu. She recently published her first book, “500 Things That Make Dogs Happy, “ which is available in the Dogasaur.com store here: http://www.dogasaur.com/store/products/500-things-that-make-dogs-happy-by-jennifer-nicole-cox-200.html
http://www.dogasaur.com/users/bentleysmomma-3317/profile.html
Mortsmom loves Rottweilers. She has written a book about her dog’s experience with cancer and has trained them for over 25 years. Her dog family includes 2 boys and a girl, Cash, Ernie and Rosie. http://www.dogasaur.com/users/mortsmom-1433/profile.html
Houliemama is the proud owner of Helo, who seems to really like the snow. She works with the SPCA in training and canine behavior assessment. She is also a Humane Law Enforcement Officer. http://www.dogasaur.com/users/houliemama-4879/profile.html
Melanie is the mom of three dogs here on Dogasaur, Sophie, Kyra and beautiful Cheyenne who just crossed the Rainbow bridge in October. Check out their videos on Melanie’s homepage. http://www.dogasaur.com/users/melanie-982/profile.html
Frankie Aldino is an all round animal lover and the dad of Nyla, who is a miniature pinscher. There are some adorable pictures that he has uploaded on his profile page. One of our favorites is with Nyla rolled up in a towel http://www.dogasaur.com/users/frankie-aldino-5266/profile.html
Benito Ranallo is a one year old Shepard Chow Chow mix. He enjoys his Kong and wakes up every morning with a smile and a beating tail, ready to eat and poop.” http://www.dogasaur.com/dogs/benito-ranallo-2497/profile.html
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