Howdy blogaroos. Squirmy here on another manic Monday. I like to start off the week right – complete with mania and mayhem. That’s my MO.
Not too much new since Sue left. The Warden is slowly beginning to prepare for the Christmas decorating explosion. I would expect it should be full-on elf mode any day now.
And speaking of Christmas, if you’re owned by a dog, you are no doubt wondering what your canine kid might put on the list for Santa. Well – we found some sites with the “best gift ideas for 2022.” Here are some examples:
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-dogs/
https://www.marieclaire.com/home/g24851290/best-dog-gifts/
I must say, there wasn’t much there to thrill me. Dog beds? Meh. We have them and have had them. We prefer to use any that have stuffing as a huge stuffed toy. To be dissected. The ONLY dog bed that has survived in this house is the Kuranda. Metal legs. No cushion. We all like it and use it at various times. Our motto – stuffing is made to spread. So we’ll stick with our Kuranda.
Sure- the stuff that has our photo on it – like socks and phone covers and sweaters are cute – but that’s not a gift for US. Maybe somebody should create dog coats and sweaters that we can wear with YOUR human picture on it. Then again, skip the clothing – no dog in this house is looking for apparel for Christmas.
Those monthly surprise box things look like fun – but they often contain destructible toys. Waste of money in this house.
The toy with a silent squeaker? What’s the point in THAT? The joy that we get from annoying you…I mean entertaining you….with a squeak toy would be completely lost. Forget that.
We have “enrichment” toys like those lick mats. As I recall, we each had one, and it didn’t take 10 minutes before one of us had chewed off a corner. We were trying to be extra enriched. Not sure where those things are now.
Reflective collars are smart. We actually have complete light up body things – like runners wear. Safety first is always a good idea.
https://www.noxgear.com/lighthound
As for water bowls with our name on it…cute if you’re owned by one dog. Sure you COULD get one for each dog – but I’m betting we wouldn’t care to read the label. Sometimes all three of us are drinking from the same bowl at the same time. We also prefer metal bowls. More fun to smash around.
Any of the edible gift ideas work for me. Or that treat maker looks pretty nice. Edible is good.
A getaway vacation with Fido seems like a super idea. Mind you, I think sometimes when the Warden gets away – it’s to get away from us. But she always misses us. I think.
Spy cameras we have. Leashes and collars – we also have lots. Not that a dog doesn’t enjoy a new necklace every now and then. But really – it’s the humans that want them. For me – it’s all about the edibles.
As for grooming supplies and shampoos- you KNOW our thoughts on that stuff. A necessary evil. But hardly a gift idea. Plus sometimes I just love my rugged non-groomed look like in the photo. How cute am I with my wild look?
I could go over every item- but bottom line – edible works best in this house. No doubt the Warden, I mean Santa will TRY to find some toys that can withstand the terror trio – but chances are they’ll end up in the garage in some drawer. Save your bucks. Buy treats.
OK. Time to get rolling. I’ll keep watching for gift ideas – and if I find great ones, I’ll share. But did I mention, edible works?
Have a good one. Peace and paws up. Stay safe.
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