Collars
Your dog needs a collar to be properly identified, so why not fit them with a seasonal one that features a turkey and leaf design? A collar can be particularly important on Thanksgiving when you may have people visiting or are traveling, in case they accidentally sneak out the door. Here you’ll find a selection of collars that will keep your dog seen, safe, and comfortable.
Dog Beds
Prepare your Thanksgiving meal with ease without your dog begging for food. Give them a safe haven retreat with these various dog beds. From self-warming to crate size, you’ll be able to transport these beds easily and keep your dog comfortable.
Chewables
Keep your dog occupied during your holiday feast with a chewable. They’ll be entertained for hours while guests come and go. Another great way to reduce your dog's stress or occupy them is with Kong stuffed full of kibble, canned pumpkin, or peanut butter. To prevent any begging at the Thanksgiving table, have a chewable ready and give it to your dog in their crate or in another room as you enjoy your feast.
Treats
Thanksgiving can be a stressful time for dogs with traveling to visit family and friends or having visitors in the home. To help your dog be successful with their manners when people come to the door and during dinner, it's important to have dog treats easily accessible. These small training treats are a festive pumpkin-flavored way to encourage good behavior.
Collapsible Bowls
Collapsible food and water bowls make it easy to feed and hydrate your dog while traveling. These silicone bowls come in different sizes and can clip onto your bag, leash, or your dog's crate while traveling. They're easy to store and carry if you and your dog plan to do any hiking over the holiday, and they are dishwasher safe.
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Bandanas
Celebrate the launch of this holiday season with dog apparel. A festive bandanna is a fun way to get your dog dressed up for Thanksgiving while keeping them comfortable. Most dogs aren't bothered by wearing a bandana, making it an ideal accessory for Thanksgiving dinner and family photos.
Dog Food Storage
If you and your dog are hitting the road to visit friends or family this Thanksgiving, don't forget to pack everything your dog will need—including enough food. This washable dog food storage container is a convenient and reusable way to pack kibble for a few days away. Bonus: It also has pockets for holding keys and collapsible bowls for feeding.
Plush Toys
Having festive toys is a great way to celebrate the holiday. Plus, they provide dogs with some additional physical and mental enrichment when humans are sitting around eating, talking, and watching TV. These fun turkey toys are ideal for chewing and are a great alternative to the actual turkey on the table.
Snuffle Mat
Snuffle mats are a portable enrichment game that can occupy pooches with treats or kibble. Simply sprinkle your dog's food in the mat and let them use their natural foraging instinct to sniff out and find the food. While they're good to occupy pups during dinner, still try to supervise them to make sure they don't chew or try to eat the fabric of the mat.
Dog Sweater
If you plan to take any walks in the chilly weather over Thanksgiving weekend, this turkey-themed sweater with a breathable knit design and high elastic collar will keep your dog warm while still being festive. With sizing options from extra-extra-small to extra-extra-extra-large sweaters can keep dogs of most sizes warm and comfortable in cold houses or while traveling. Or you can opt for a more neutral sweater that can be worn all season long.
Collapsible Crate
If you're traveling for Thanksgiving with your dog, it's important to make sure your dog has their own space to retreat to. A collapsible crate gives your dog a safe space and keeps them secure in transit. This popup carrier is easy to set up and is perfect for travel because a seatbelt goes through the back strap to fasten into a car.
Pet Cameras
To commemorate this Thanksgiving, consider buying a camera. From WiFi capability to remote-controlled, these cameras are a hit for a variety of households. Whether you’re traveling and want your dog to feel comfortable in a guest house or have to leave your dog for a gathering, use these cameras to spend some quality time with your pup.
Selfie Sticks
Take your holiday photos a step further with selfie sticks for your phone. Taking a selfie with your dog isn’t always an easy task, but with these selfie sticks - treats are included. You’ll find quick and easy ways to use these selfie sticks as your “go-to” gadget this Thanksgiving.
Calming Treats
As mentioned before, Thanksgiving can be stressful for people and dogs. If your dog tends to get overwhelmed with visitors in the home or traveling, it can help to give some calming treats. These tasty treats can help relax an anxious dog for car rides and throughout the day for a calmer holiday that everyone can enjoy.
Crate Mat
Traveling can be overwhelming for dogs, so it can be helpful to give them their own private space while traveling. In addition to bringing a collapsible crate, it can be nice to add a small crate bed to make the space extra comfy and cozy for your dog to retreat to. This washable crate bed comes in a variety of sizes to fit most crates and won't take up much room in your luggage.
Dog Dress
Looking to take your dog to the next festive level? This turkey and ribbon dress comes in sizes extra-small to extra-extra-extra-large to fit dogs of most sizes. A Thanksgiving dress can be cute for photos or for a hilarious greeting when friends and family arrive. But be sure to supervise your dog while they are dressed up and remove the gown if they're uncomfortable.
Activity Trackers
Avoid the holiday pounds for you and your canine, by using an activity tracker. A variety of trackers use a location feature so that you can even use these gadgets as a GPS tracker for a missing pup. Monitor your dog’s health and feel confident in their daily activity log with these splurges.
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