The 9 Best Gifts for Your Dog from Portland
Want to get your best friend something unique, something cozy, and locally made?
From custom bandanas to ball-shaped baked goods, from Santa pics to indoor playdates, here are the best Christmas gifts to get your dog — all found in and around Portland, Oregon. Make this the holiday season the dog in your life won’t forget. (Dogs remember holiday gifts, right?)
PDX pride bandana
Let your dog rep Rip City or create a custom design with their name on it with these bandanas from PDX Flower Power. The Portland bandana touts designs of bridges, bikes, cherry blossoms, pine trees, donuts, beer pints and coffee mugs.
These bandanas are built for your best friend’s comfort: A triangular shape to make them less bulky and lighter weight, and made from fabric that dries quickly. They come in sizing options to fit your 5-pound papillon or your 200-pound great dane.
An irresistible meal
Alright, we know the way straight to any dog’s heart is usually food. Imagine their eyes aglow during the holidays when they have Grandma Ada’s Turkey and Yams Grain and Gluten-Free Holiday Dog Meal Feast set down before them.
Each dog meal pouch from Portland Pet Food is crafted with fresh, human-grade ingredients, fully cooked and shelf stable (no need for refrigeration!). Shop for an individual meal made of your dog’s favorite flavors, or buy a variety pack complete with pumpkin and bacon biscuits. Use these meal pouches as a full meal, or a tasty topper for the holidays.
Tennis balls with a twist
These tennis balls aren’t for fetching; they’re for eating. Made fresh daily by Hip Hound Barkery, each hand-crafted tennis ball is grain-free, healthy and (we’re assuming) delicious. All ingredients are pronounceable: Chickpea flour, peanuts, flaky coconut, yogurt chips, and even a dash of Vitamin E.
If your dog is more of a Chuck-It girlie, find a six- or 12-pack of bright orange and blue baked Chuck-It balls, too.
Sweater weather
What happens when a designer for brands like Nike/Jordan, Adidas, Levis, and The North Face turns her attention to dog apparel? The coziest and most stylish dog hoodies are born. Keep your pup buttoned up all winter long in these customizable D.O.G. hoodies from House Dogge.
Pick from your dog’s favorite colors: Lemon Yellow, Peach Smoothie, Seafoam Green (or whatever version of those colors your dog actually sees), and choose up to seven letters for the back. Need inspiration? How about #SILLY or LOVED or SIT MEANS SIT DOG TRAINING IS THE BEST (whoops, too long).
Naughty or Nice?
News reports say millennials are opting to buy houses not for the kids they plan to raise, but to ensure their dogs have a backyard. Why wouldn’t visits with Santa head the same direction? Take your dog to meet St. Nick and snap a photo with him at Fang! Pet and Garden Supply on December 16 and 17 from 8-9 a.m. Then send it out to all of your family members who keep asking when you plan to have kids of your own.
There are even special considerations for reactive dogs, and we love that.
The Portland Pullover
Ok, this one isn’t technically local, but 100% made for our cold, wet, Pacific Northwest winters. The Portland Pullover from GoldPaw is stretchy, super toasty, and built for all weather (waterproof and windproof), plus it is made from recycled materials.
Find this fleece in seven different colors and patterns including plaid and camo prints. Size options are available for dogs as small as a maltese, and as large as a German shepherd. There is even a leash opening at the collar and reflective trim. Thanks, GoldPaw, for keeping PDX pups dry!
The gift that will change your dog’s life
Still haven’t found the perfect gift for your pal? There is no going wrong with the gift of training.
At Sit Means Sit, every package is customized to fit your dog’s challenges and unique goals. Lessen separation anxiety or the fear of strangers. Let your dog off-leash at the beach or on a hike with reliable recall. Build a bond that will last holiday after holiday after holiday. Our lifetime training has got you covered. We start the training journey with a free consultation, so give us a call today!