Christmas Stocking for a Dog

One thing I’ll miss this Christmas is my annual doggie stocking. My faithful friend of 14 years died this summer. But that doesn’t mean I don’t have a few ideas I’d like to share with you so your furry friend can enjoy the holiday season, too.

As a member of the family, pets often have a Christmas stocking. You can buy ready-made ones at your local pet store. But don’t you think it would be a lot more fun if you created one yourself?

Here are some ideas for doggie stocking stuffers:

• Your dog’s favorite soft treat
• Your dog’s favorite chew bone
• A new chew toy
• A new collar
• Some doggie haute couture bling
• A new food dish or water bowl

Does your dog like fruit? Put a fresh one in the toe of the stocking. What about veggies? My dog actually liked cabbage and pumpkin. You can include a little bit of fresh veggies, too. (Just don’t stuff them in until the last minute, or they’ll spoil.)

Then, when it’s time to ope the stocking, watch your dog curiously poke around with or rip through it — according to the personality of your special friend.