10 thoughtful presents for dog owners during the holiday season

Whether you've recently welcomed a new puppy into your home or your dog has been with you for years, you can find the perfect puppy gifts to make Christmas even more special. And if you're training your Christmas pup, patience is key, but there are some things that can help make the transition smoother.

If you have an animal lover on your gift list, you might want to consider a puppy-related present. You could surprise them with a curated box of dog treats and toys that match their pup's interests or help them discover their pup's breed heritage and learn more about its potential personality traits with a DNA test. Here are 10 great gifts perfect for any pet parent this Christmas.

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This anti-anxiety dog bed from Funny Fuzzy provides your puppy or new dog with a supportive foam structure that offers vital neck support, improving their posture during rest and ensuring relaxation and comfort. It's easy to clean with its detachable and machine-washable features, and you can purchase it on Amazon for $89.99.

Original price: $44.99

Snuggle Puppy from PetSmart is a natural remedy for anxious pets, providing comfort and relief through its warm and cozy design. This Snuggle Puppy, available for $49.95 on Amazon, includes three heat packs to enhance its effectiveness.

Essential training treats are necessary, especially for food-motivated breeds. These bacon-flavored treats from Walmart are highly favored by dogs and come in a bag of 500, ensuring a constant supply. This one-pound bag of Amazon brand wag treats, priced at $10.18, makes perfect bite-sized rewards for your dog during training. The primary ingredient is chicken, and they are made in the USA.

You can gift a new dog a BarkBox full of holiday flair for $35 or $99 for a box of treats for three months. BarkBox also sells its plush toys individually on Amazon, such as the FA la la la Lattes holiday plush toy for $20.

Original price: $199

Embark DNA test kits and Wisdom Panel Breed Discovery Dog DNA Kit are both excellent options for testing your dog's DNA. Embark tests for over 230,000 genetic markers and 350 dog breeds, including dingoes, coyotes, wolves, and village dogs. Embark uses patented technology to find your dog's family members based on their shared DNA. Results are available in as little as two to four weeks. The Wisdom Panel Breed Discovery Dog DNA Kit is available on Amazon for $84.99 and provides more information about your dog's breed.

Original price: $19.99

Keep your new dog engaged with a puzzle feeder. This level two Intermediate dog puzzle and slow feeder all-in-one is perfect for pets with little-to-no puzzle experience while providing an interactive challenge for smart dogs. Puzzle feeders help reduce dog anxiety and redirect unwanted behaviors like excessive barking, chewing, and digging. You can purchase this feeder for $19.99 at PetSmart.

Original price: $139.99

The Wi-Fi-controlled food bowl allows you to schedule, monitor, and deliver feedings remotely via your Android or Apple smart device. It also features a live video camera feed for pet monitoring. Purchase it on Amazon for $89.99.

Original price: $49.99

This tracker, available on Amazon, allows you to set up virtual fences and monitor your dog's location, health, sleep patterns, and activity levels through the Tractive app on iOS and Android.

Evolv is Diggs' thinnest dog crate, featuring a unique "playpen mode" and modular design. The removable ceiling panel allows it to be easily converted into a playpen. With the ability to add or reposition up to four doors, this dog crate can be customized to fit any space or provide your pup with the freedom they need. Priced at $169.99 on Amazon, Evolv doubles as furniture and seamlessly fits into your living space.

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Original price: $57.98

This reusable lint roller is effective for removing dog hair without the need for adhesives or sticky tape.