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15 Dog-Themed Christmas Tree Decorations

December 2, 2020 by Jessica Leave a Comment

These 15 Dog-Themed Christmas Tree Decorations will add a pawsitively adorable touch to holiday decor for dog lovers!

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You know you’re a crazy fur mama when you make a Christmas tree for your dog! That’s right! We’re up to three Christmas trees now – the big one in our living room, my husband’s outdoor sports tree, and Hunter’s pawsitively adorable dog-themed tree!

I had been joking that Hunter needed his own tree now that my husband has his own. I started looking for a small tree when I remembered that I had a 3 foot tree up in the attic, In fact, I had two! They were used as outdoor decorations the past few years, but I changed things around this year. So I turned one of those trees into Hunter’s very own dog-themed tree!

Over the years, I’ve been collecting personalized dog ornaments with Hunter’s name on them. Or I’ll grab an ornament with a dog that reminds me of him. I’ve even made a couple dog-themed ornaments, like an Instax Mini Ornament made with a picture of Hunter.

All of those ornaments came in handy to create this tree! I also used felt garland and red glitter ball ornaments to fill in the gaps and topped the tree with a felt star ornament that I attached with floral wire. The Christmas tree turned out pretty cute and I think Hunter approves!

15 Dog-Themed Christmas Tree Decorations

Want to be a crazy fur parent, too, and make a tree for your dog? Check out these 15 dog-themed decorations including personalized ornaments, garland, and a 3 foot Christmas tree to get you started!

Do you have any special personalized Christmas ornaments or decorations for your dog?

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15 Howliday Dog Christmas Gifts

November 17, 2020 by Jessica 1 Comment

If you have fur family on your holiday list, check out these dog Christmas gifts including toys, treats, and more to make their “howliday” special!

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As I was going through my list of holiday posts to write up and schedule, I realized that I’ve never ever – in the five years we’ve had Hunter – put together a Christmas gift guide for dogs! We have a pretty long list of gifts to buy each year and, every year, I always buy gifts for the family dogs. In past years, I’ve even made homemade dog treats for all of the dogs in the family!

Hunter has an overflowing basket full of toys in the living room, so I try not to buy any new toys for his birthday and holidays. But it’s kind of hard when there are so many cute dog toys out there (I love the holiday hedgehog on this list)!

Since Hunter seems to go through treats pretty fast, I’ll buy him a bag or two of Christmas themed treats instead. If he needs a new essential item, I’ll include that in his gift, too. There are no complaints from him and it’s so much fun to watch him get excited over his gifts on Christmas morning!

15 Howliday Dog Christmas Gifts

If you’re shopping for the dogs in your family this holiday season, check out these adorable Christmas gifts including holiday themed toys, treats, clothes, and more!

Do you buy Christmas gifts for the dogs in your family?

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How to Keep Your Dog Cool During the Summer

July 21, 2020 by Jessica 1 Comment

Keep your dog cool during the summer with these tips and items that will help them chill out, stay safe, and have some outdoor fun in the sun!

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We’re in the middle of a heatwave with feels like temps reaching over 100 degrees. We’ve traded days in the sun for days spent inside with the air conditioner blasting. Just letting the dog outside feels like a chore during these hot and humid days! The air is thick and the heat is intense. It’s not only dangerous for people, but our pets, too.

But even summer days outside of a heatwave can be dangerous for your pet. It’s important to keep your dog safe and cool during the summer. Hunter likes to stay outside with us a lot, so we’ve come up with some fun ways to keep him happy and cool.

How to Keep Your Dog Cool During the Summer

There are a whole bunch of ways you can still enjoy the summer while keeping your dog cool. It’s definitely better to keep them inside during heatwaves to avoid heat stroke and other problems. You should take your dog for a walk in the morning or in the evening when the temps have gone down and the pavement is cooler (if it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for their paws).

I’ve made it a habit to spray Hunter with the hose in the morning while I’m outside watering my plants. He loves chasing the hose water and is always up for a cool treat like ice cubes or frozen berries! We also have a kiddie pool for him to play around in that doubles as his outdoor bathtub when it’s time for him to get cleaned up.

If your dog loves being outside with you during the summer, these items will help them stay happy, hydrated, and cool!

How do you keep your dog cool during the summer?

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15 Best Dog Birthday Party Supplies

July 7, 2020 by Jessica 1 Comment

Throw your dog the cutest birthday celebration ever with these 15 Best Dog Birthday Party Supplies including balloons, banners, toys, and treats!

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Hunter is going to be five years old in exactly one week! That’s 35 in dog years! For Hunter’s first birthday, I made homemade pupcakes for him and my sister’s dog (who was also turning one that year). It wasn’t a full blown puppy birthday party, but it was a fun to make a special occasion for some of the family pups! Honestly, for all of the dogs we have in the family (close to 10!), we could throw a big dog birthday bash!

I know. Some people might think throwing a big birthday party for your dog is a little silly. But I think it’s a cute way to show your dog how much you love them! It’s always fun to see them get so excited over things and watch them play with other dogs. Of course, Hunter’s a weird dog and I’d probably have to invite the neighbor’s cats to our party (he loves them!).

15 Best Dog Birthday Party Supplies

If you want to show your dog a little extra love on their next birthday, check out these fun dog birthday party supplies! Make them a celebration to remember with party balloons, hats, cake, toys, and more! Don’t forget to make some puppy party favors for your special guests!

Have you ever thrown your dog a birthday party?

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