Last Minute Stocking Stuffers for Dogs and Dog Parents

The holiday season is in full swing! Have you finished your shopping yet? I’m coming in hot with some last minute stocking stuffers for the the dogs and dog parents in your life!

A beagle pup in a Santa hat in front of the Christmas tree

Dog Tag Clip

If you’re like me, your dog has a collar for every season, and every holiday. Can you believe I used to keep an identification tag on every collar? Not anymore! A Rubit! Dog Tag Clip allows for quick, secure transfer of your dog’s tag between collars, making collar changes a snap!

Walking Lights

It gets dark so early this time of year, and that can make dog walking a challenge. Lighted walking gear items are perfect last minute stocking stuffers for dogs and dog parents!

I use this Panasonic LED Neck Light for myself. It’s handsfree, lightweight, and illuminates the path just in front me. Each of the girls wear a BSEEN LED Collar. I can’t tell you how many comments I’ve received from neighbors and passersby about how easy it was to see us coming in the dark.

Potty Bells, Potty Bells

Ring a ling, hear them ring! Soon it’ll be Christmas day! And a gift of Potty Bells is sure to please any dog or dog parent in your life. For most dogs, it’s super easy to learn.

No more scratching the door or barking. These door bells allow your dog to easily communicate it’s time to go outside! There’s lots of colors available to suit any style.

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Chuck It! Ball Launcher

As the pet parent of a ball loving dog, I’m here to tell you the Chuck It! Ball Launcher paired with the Chuck It! Max Glow Ball are perfect last minute stocking stuffers for dogs and dog parents.

Repeated ball throwing for your dog can be exhausting. But with the Chuck It! Ball Launcher, executing those perfect, long range throws is a breeze! Paired with a glow in the dark Chuck It! Max Glow ball, your ball game can go straight from daytime to nighttime!

Hide and Seek toys

I know you think this stocking stuffer is just for the dogs…but trust me. Any dog parent will enjoy a hide and seek toy just as much as their dog does!

Outward Hound offers a great selections of hide and seek activity toys for dogs. I just got one of these for Olive, and I love to put it back together, just so I can watch her take it apart again. It’s so much fun and it keeps her so engaged!

Embark Dog DNA Kit

An Embark Breed Identification Dog DNA Kit or an Embark Breed + Health Dog DNA Kit are last minute stocking stuffers for the really special dogs and dog parents in your life! With data from over 350 breeds, Embark offers the most accurate dog DNA tests your money can buy.

The fun doesn’t just stop after you’ve learned your dog’s breed mix and lineage. It’s a doggie relative finder, and you’ll have the opportunity to connect with family! You’ll also be linked with “dogs like yours”, who share the same breed mix as your dog. And Embark will always keep you updated when new matches are found!

Shop Local

The best options for last minute stocking stuffers for dogs and dog parents come from your locally owned, specialty pet stores. From a variety of items, helpful personnel, and not having to worry about shipping delays, choosing local is a win for you and small businesses alike!

Some of My Favorite local pet stores in Charleston SC:


Happy Holidays

May you and yours be on Santa’s Nice List! Happy holidays from Affluent Dogs!

Three Labradors wearing reindeer antlers visit with Santa Paws
Photo by Jeanne Taylor Photography.
Antlers by Zoo Snoods.

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