Atlas – November 22

Hi Friends!

How soon is too soon to mention the ‘D’ word? And by ‘D’ word I mean Dogmas! December is fast approaching and that means it’s time to educate the pawrents on all of the amazing gifts available for their favourite four legged friends. So let me share with you my Dogmas list!

First up we have a blanket by our favourite dog bed company Ivy and Duke. Now this is on the more expensive side, but you do get a lot for your money; they’re handmade, double sided with a faux sheepskin layer, are machine washable, have so many colour options and can even be personalised (for an additional fee). If I promise not to chew all my blankets, I’m hoping I can convince my pawrents to get me one to match my bed! If you’re looking for something a little on the cheaper side, then there are lots of good options out there from companies like Joules, Fat Face and Dunelm (check out the Scruffs Snuggle Blanket)!

Next is a subscription box from The Doting Dog Company. They have lots of options ranging from treat-only boxes to power chewer boxes, for us pups who need their toys to be extra durable! Depending on which you select, you can expect to receive toys, treats and enrichment tools all with a different theme each month! If you want the same great quality products without being tied into a subscription, they also have speciality boxes (which include ‘The Cuddle Box’, ‘The Golden Oldie Box’ and ‘The Rescue Pup Box’ to name a few), build your own box options and individual products to purchase.

Lastly we have advent calendars, because why should us dogs be left out of such a fun tradition just because we can’t eat chocolate? There are lots of options out there but here are some of my favourites.

Lily’s Kitchen – featuring some of their most popular treats – Cheese and Apple training treats, Rise and Shines and Bedtime Biscuits, this calendar is great as you get plenty of variety whilst still having delicious, healthy treats to enjoy each morning.

JR Pet Products – they offer two flavour options; Ostrich or Venison & Turkey – though if your pawrents are easily convinced, then why not ask for both? The contents are exactly what you would expect from JR – hypoallergenic, grain and gluten free, 100% pure meat and they even come with a full size treat on the last day!

Pooch and Mutt – they are offering a festively themed Turkey and Cranberry calendar. Now not only are these treats delicious and healthy, for every calendar sold, Pooch and Mutt are donating a Christmas dinner to the dogs in the care of Woodgreen Pets Charity, so you would also have the warm fuzzy glow of someone who has done a very good deed!

As much as I like to think it’s all about me, it’s also important to think about what present you will get for your dog parents! For an extra special gift, why not consider getting your dog mum or dog dad a customised item of clothing or bag with your face on it? There are lots of companies out there that offer this service and it is a truly unique gift that they are sure to treasure forever! You can find lots of great businesses on Etsy, such as FoxRedThreads and The LucyandLolaShop, and you have the added bonus of knowing you’ve supported a small business – a win win!

So until next time friends! Make sure your nice behaviour outweighs your naughty behaviour or Santa Paws might not be visiting your house!