Why let humans have all the fun when it comes to Christmas countdowns? With a bit of creativity, you can create a special advent calendar for your dog filled with treats, toys, and other goodies to keep them excited through December. Here’s how to make a DIY advent calendar for your pup that’s sure to become a festive favourite.
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Creating a custom advent calendar is easy and affordable – plus, it lets you choose the items you know your dog will love. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Small bags or boxes (24, one for each day in December leading up to Christmas)
- Decorations like festive stickers, ribbons, or wrapping paper to make each day’s gift feel special
- Number stickers to label each day, or a marker to write on the bags
- A festive basket or large box to keep everything in one place
For the contents, consider mixing treats, toys, and other small items. Here’s a list of ideas to get you started!
Step 2: Choose Treats and Chews
A festive advent calendar wouldn’t be complete without some tasty treats! Select a variety of treats that your dog enjoys, and feel free to mix in some Pupps products for a healthy and delicious option.
Pupps Treats
Pupps offers a range of tasty, all-natural treats that make perfect advent calendar fillers. Choose from our selection of biscuits or chews, and consider adding calming treats for any particularly busy days when your dog might need a little extra support.
Long-Lasting Chews
Chews like beef sticks, dental sticks, or even rawhide-free options are perfect for a longer-lasting treat day. These will keep your dog happily occupied and make their advent calendar experience even more enjoyable.
Fun Flavours
Mix up the flavours to add variety and keep each day exciting. Look for treats with festive flavours like turkey or cranberry, or add some grain-free or hypoallergenic options if your dog has dietary sensitivities.
Step 3: Add Toys and Accessories
Including a few small toys and accessories keeps things interesting and provides a bit of fun in addition to treats.
Squeaky Toys and Balls
Small squeaky toys, rubber balls, or plush toys are a great choice. Look for Christmas-themed toys, like reindeer or snowman designs, to add a festive touch.
Tug Toys
Tug toys are compact and add some excitement to your calendar. You can even DIY a small rope toy if you want to make it extra special.
Practical Accessories
Accessories like a festive bandana, a winter sweater, or a new collar make great gifts that are both cute and useful.
Step 4: Include Wellness and Care Items
Christmas can be a busy time, so adding a few wellness items will keep your dog’s routine on track.
Paw Balm
Cold weather can be harsh on paws. Including a small pot of paw balm will help protect your dog’s feet during winter walks and make a thoughtful addition to their advent calendar.
Toothbrush Chews
Chews that help with dental hygiene are a practical gift that your dog will enjoy. They make a great filler for the advent calendar and keep your dog’s mouth fresh and clean.
Grooming Wipes or Dog-Safe Shampoo
You can include travel-sized wipes or shampoo for a gentle, dog-safe clean-up after winter walks. These items are especially useful during wet or snowy weather.
Step 5: Personalised Gifts for Christmas Day
Make the final day of the calendar extra special with a personalised gift. Here are a few ideas:
- A Cosy Blanket: Choose a blanket that’s warm and soft, or consider one with a festive design. A new blanket makes a wonderful gift to end the countdown and will keep your dog cosy through the winter.
- A Christmas Meal: You could even create a Christmas-themed meal for your dog to enjoy on the big day. Look up a dog-safe recipe using ingredients like turkey, sweet potatoes, and carrots for a special treat.
- Personalised Dog Bowl or Name Tag: A custom item with your dog’s name adds a personal touch and will be something they can use all year round.
Putting It All Together
Once you’ve gathered your items, place each treat, toy, or accessory in its own bag or box, and label each day from 1 to 24. Decorate the bags with stickers, wrapping paper, or ribbons to make each day feel festive.
Arrange your DIY advent calendar in a basket or festive box so you can easily pick out each day’s treat. Place it somewhere accessible so you can share in the countdown with your dog each morning!
Make December Extra Special with Pupps
At Pupps, we’re all about helping you celebrate the holidays with your furry family members. Our treats are made with high-quality ingredients, and they’re perfect for spoiling your dog as you countdown to Christmas. Check out our range online to add the finishing touches to your dog’s advent calendar – and make this December one to remember!
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