Dog owners rely on many people to take care of their best friends. Groomers, Veterinarians and their staff, pet sitters, dog trainers and walkers, daycare workers, pet photographers, and boarding facilities. Here are some great ideas to thank those professionals and let them know how much you appreciate them.
#1 – Food
During the holidays these professionals are usually working overtime, helping pet parents keep their dogs healthy, clean, well-mannered, and cared for in your absence. Often that means skipping lunch. Bringing tasty snacks, ordering pizza for the office, or coffee gift cards can really help them get through the hectic season.
#2 – Doggie Cookies
Show them you are grateful for all their hard work by giving them a gift of homemade dog cookies for their own best friend. They will appreciate that you remember they have dogs too.
#3 – Specialty Apparel
These funny and smart sweatshirts are sweeping the internet right now, and they are perfect for saying thanks to the pet professionals in your life. You can find them on numerous sites for every pet profession.
#4 – Tips
Tips are the traditional way of saying “job well done” and are especially appreciated during the holidays when money tends to become scarce.
#5 – Donation
Does your pet professional work closely with a nonprofit? Show your thanks by donating to their favorite charity in their name (or their businesses).
#6 – BarkBox
This is a great gift for a pet professional. Each month, their own dog will be showered with treats and toys, delivered to their door. They will think about you every time the brown box arrives in their mailbox.
#7 – Trade Tools
A thoughtful gift, give them something they use every day. Whether it’s a new treat pouch for at trainer, scissors for a groomer, or an umbrella for your dog walker, they will be happy you put thought into giving them something they need.
#8 – Breed Gifts
Many pet professionals have a breed they adore – there are plenty of items that are breed-specific that make good gifts, from coffee mugs to pillows and wall decorations.
#9 – Personalized Gift
Give a gift from the heart and give them a picture of their favorite client (your dog!) in a nice frame or photo ornament. With a simple note of thanks, they will be touched.
#10 – Time-Off
Many pet professionals do not get paid time off. Most mobile groomers, private trainers, dog walkers, and in-home pet sitters only get paid when they work. Give them a rare treat by paying them for their time and then telling them to go do something for themselves – like see a movie, get their hair done, or go out to eat. Feeling generous? Pay for the activity too.
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