{"id":7352,"date":"2017-05-11T06:00:52","date_gmt":"2017-05-11T10:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.elfster.com\/?p=7352"},"modified":"2023-02-10T14:02:47","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T19:02:47","slug":"pet-lovers-gift-basket-ideas-dog-owner-dig-bonding-adventure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/11\/pet-lovers-gift-basket-ideas-dog-owner-dig-bonding-adventure\/","title":{"rendered":"Pet Lovers Gift Basket Ideas for Dog and Owner to Dig Into Bonding and Adventure"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A dog and his human | Image courtesy Unsplash user Yingchou Han<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Growing up, we had a good-natured yellow labrador named Woody who happily traipsed through the trees and rolling hills of the neighborhood with us as if it was all his backyard. Being the youngest in my family, I had a habit of often pretending that Woody was my little brother or sister when my siblings weren\u2019t around. I\u2019d dress him up in tiaras when I wanted to play princess fairytales, capes when I was more in the mood for superheroes, a big straw hat or paisley print bonnet when it was time for a tea party. <\/span><\/p>\n

Woody became my best buddy, the one who\u2019d sit next to my stuffed animals and listen intently when I was conjuring up ideas for a new story or a cookie recipe. The one who was always up for anything, any game, I had in mind.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve ever had a dog like Woody, you know there\u2019s an inexplicable bond between dogs and their owners\u2014a loyalty, a friendship, an unspoken understanding. In my twenties, my friends started becoming dog owners before they started having babies, and their new furry family members quickly took up space in their hearts\u2014and in mine. I found myself celebrating first birthdays and anniversaries of adoption dates, usually gifting presents I thought would be fun for both pet and human. My pet lovers gift basket ideas for dog and owner fall into one of three categories inspired by my meandering days with Woody: primping, rainy day relaxing, or city adventuring. Read on for some kibbles of dog-spiration so you can also have everyone howling with delight.<\/p>\n

New Dog Welcome Basket: Primp With Your Pup<\/h4>\n

As a kid, I used to host spa days for Woody and myself. He\u2019d sit next to me as I painted my nails and ate a scoop of ice cream\u2014the ultimate in relaxation for me as an 8 year (and still as an adult). I\u2019m not sure if poor Woody felt a little left out of the festivities, but I now send what I call a \u201cPrimp With Your Pup\u201d new dog welcome basket to adopted pet parents. It\u2019s a gift basket full of primping indulgence for both owner and pet to help them relax and get to know each other. Here are my spa essentials to include in any welcome home pet gift basket:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pawsitively relaxing balm | Image courtesy Etsy seller PawsitiveVibesBB<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n