According to research from American Express, one in five of us will buy a gift for a pet this Valentine’s Day.
The British as a nation of animal lovers are set to spend a whopping £27mn on our furry friends for Valentine’s Day. Research also shows almost one in three people would prefer to spend Valentine's Day with their pet than their partner.
So, if you’re planning to treat your dog to a bit of luxury this Valentine’s Day, here’s our list of recommended gifts for dogs.
1.A KONG Filled Treat
If you’ve got a spare KONG around the house, why not treat your dog to a tasty Valentine’s KONG using cranberries (fresh or frozen), raspberries (fresh or frozen), 1 banana and some low fat plain yogurt.
Simply choose the amount you need by the size and number of KONGS you plan to stuff. Combine all ingredients in a food processor. Blend until pureed. Scoop into KONGS. Place KONGS in the freezer for several hours or overnight.
Just be careful where your dog eat these as the red fruits may stain as they defrost so outdoors might be best.
2.A Pawsome Parcel
Treat your favourite four-legged friend to their very own special delivery, this Valentine’s with a
Pawsome Parcel or even better
a monthly subscription so they receive something special every month.
Each box comes packed with a selection of chews including of our top picks and also some new things to try. Each box will contain a contents list so you know what delights your dog enjoys. Even better, we aim for our boxes to be 100% natural!
3.A Zookie Cartoon
Zookie Cartoons creates custom pet caricatures and cartoon illustration and has produced some fabulous cartoons for Potter Paws’ clients.Fine out more about Zookie Cartoons at
www.zookiecartoons.com.
4.A Special Photoshoot with your Dog!
Sandie Powner is a specialist dog photographer, capturing your special memories with and of your four-legged best friend.Sandie takes all Potter Paws professional images and has taken beautiful photos of our boys; Dave, Remus and Fred in many beautiful settings that will hang on the wall in our home for a very long time. See more about Sandie Powner Photography at
www.sandiepownerphotography.co.uk.
5.A Dog Friendly Valentine’s Trip to the Pub
Treating your dog to a Valentine’s Day pint in the pup is made much easier by local dog-friendly restaurants that welcome our four-legged friends.
Click here to find a selection of Buckinghamshire Pubs that allow well-behaved pooches through their doors.
For those of us who prefer to have a cup of tea instead,
click here to discover a selection of the best dog-friendly cafes and restaurants in and around Aylesbury where pups can warm their paws by crackling open fires, and some with special menus just for four-legged customers.
6.A Canine Massage
Treat your dog to a spaw treatment, this Valentines with a canine massage!A canine massage is a great way to improve movement, strengthen the back and abdominals and reduce the risk of injury in dogs, plus your dog will LOVE you for it!
Safe Hands Clinical Canine Massage has a permanent clinic based in Hemel Hempstead but also works out of McGrumpy & Snuffles in Aylesbury.You can learn more at
www.safehands.dog.
7.A Bonding Time Walk
Dog walking is just as important for humans when it comes to bonding so
click here to read about how to turn your walks this week in to a Valentine’s treat for you and your dog.
8.Zoomies at The Potterings
Visit The Potterings over Valentine’s week to see our Valentine’s Podium and get that Insta worthy pic of your pup on the LOVE Podium.Book your session now at
www.thepotterings.co.uk.
9.A FUN Potter Paws Workshop
Potter Paws run a range of workshops designed especially for you and your dog to have FUN!From Fun Fly Ball which a great way to stimulate your dog's desire to fetch a ball, working on retrieving, hand deliveries and precision recalls to Fun Rally-O which is working on your heelwork and close skills building focus and attention to FUNgility, a chance to navigate and conquer new obstacles and complete a mini-course and Parkour FUN, a chance to discover the world of Parkour and learn a new skill each day.For more information on all our FUN courses
visit our website.
10.A New Toy!
Your dog might love to have some one on one time playing tug and fetch with you, this Valentine’s so why not treat them to a special new toy? My favourite toy is a
rabbit skin tug made by Tug-e-nuff.
You don't have to break the bank to spoil your dog rotten on Valentine’s Day. We shower our dogs with love, affection and treats all year round but Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to spoil them even more and show them how much they make our lives so much better.