This holiday season, we were wondering what the ultimate Bend dog gift would be. So, we’ve compiled the BEST holiday Bend dog gift guide – told to us by Bend dog industry professionals. They’re spilling the beans on what’s on their list to Santa this year.
Adventure Pup
Dena at Adventure Pup (yours truly) is hoping Santa will bring her a new hiking backpack from Muttruk. It’s taking a number one spot in this year’s Holiday Bend Dog Gift Guide.
“The Muttruk Backpack is not only made for hiking with pups, but it’s also made on the smaller side, so it fits the female frame better than other backpacks!”
Dena, professional dog adventurer
The Muttruk Pheonix Backpack comes with 14 liters of main compartment space and enough pockets to carry both yours and your pup’s stuff.
It’s equipped with a poop bag dispenser, as well as removable & washable pockets for treats and used poop bags. It also comes with mesh pockets large enough for water bottles, or you can take advantage of the water bladder sleeve & hose port.
Her pup Linkavich has one thing on his list, a Romp-n-Roll Jolly Ball!
“The Jolly Ball is my all time favorite toy! It bounces and rolls, and has a rope so I can grab it and fling it around!”
– Linkavich, professional good boy
Bend Pet Adventures
Lauren of Bend Pet Adventures is wishing for Santa to bring her some delicious Bend Cider this year! This holiday dog gift guide item isn’t for dogs, but it’s a good gift for dog people!
“Bend cider is my favorite cider and it’s a bonus it’s made locally by an amazing couple that supports local women.” Bend Cider is the perfect beverage to wind down with after a long pack hike.
Lauren, professional dog adventurer
Lauren’s dogs Swayze & Elliot like to wind down a little differently.
Swayze would love some Natural Hound goodies!
Natural Hound is a local Bend company making single-ingredient premium dog chews and treats.
“Duck Feet are my favorite treat at the end of the day and I’ve always wanted to try the Pig N Poke!”
Swayze & Elliot, professional good dogs
While Elliot is looking for a new Ginger Bed to curl up in:
“Ginger beds are my favorite to snuggle on after a long day of hiking.”
Ginger Beds are also made right here in Bend, OR! They are made of super cute fabrics, are machine washable, and the stuffing is made with recycled root beer bottles!
The Kind Canine
Erica at The Kind Canine and her dogs Nia & Chester put their heads together and compiled the ultimate list for Santa, including some really fun toys from West Paw!
The Rumbl, Toppl, and Tux are all great treat toys for your best friend!
“Chester and Nia are huge fans of any toys that let them search for/work for their food – and these ones are particularly nice when you feed raw! The West Paw company is also just awesome – you can send in your used, chewed up toys to be recycled and they offer a one-time free replacement if your pup loves them extra hard!”
Erica, professional dog trainer
Ponderosa Paws
Travis from Ponderosa Paws has asked Santa for a joring harness from Ruffwear!
The Ruffwear Omnijore Dog Joring System can be used for running, skiing, skateboarding, or biking,
“Not only was it great for skijoring, I also used it on runs with my customers dogs. It helps make running with multiple leashed dogs feel comfortable. It also allows more room for the dogs to take a fuller athletic expression while running.”
Travis, professional dog adventurer
Pups NW
Caitlin at Pups NW is asking Santa for an XDOG Weight & Fitness Vest!
“I love the XDOG vest because it can help address anxiety, high energy, and behavioral issues.”
Caitlin, professional dog trainer
The XDOG V2.5 Weight & Fitness Vest is a conditioning tool used to improve muscle strength, increase speed, keep off weight, and reduce anxiety.
It can be used for high energy dogs, and can also be used in tactical dog training.
Puptown Girl Pet Care
Liz of Puptown Girl and her pup Max have the same thing on their list: a FURminator.
FURminator makes a wide variety of brushes and combs for the wide variety of coats out there.
The Undercoat deShedding Tool removes all the excess hair, keeping your pup feeling a bit lighter, your home a little less furry, and your clothes a little more their own natural fabric, “the gift that keeps on giving”
Woof to Wow
Desiree and all the puppies at Woof to Wow came together and decided that they would like Santa to bring them a new Chuck-it and a couple Flirt Poles.
The Chuck-it provides an excellent way to launch tennis balls for your best friend without getting covered in slobber!
The Flirt Pole is like a big cat toy, giving your pup an interactive toy to chase & bound after. Both of these toys are excellent ways to bond with your dog!
Charitable Options
Do you only happen to know dogs who have it all? Then send this Holiday Dog Gift Guide to a friend, and donate instead. Here are some local rescues that could always use your help around the holiday season.
The Rawley Project
The Rawley Project helps rescue, rehome, and refuge dogs around Oregon.
“Temporary housing for pets with owners who are in crisis, rehoming services for those who want a better life for their pet and of course rescue from local and international communities in need.”
The Rawley Project mission statement
Foster parents are a big part of The Rawley Project, and could always use leashes, collars, and harnesses to help strut their adoptable pups around town.
You could also donate your time and skills as a foster parent!
Companion Animal Medical Project
Companion Animal Medical Project helps those experiencing hardships and homelessness.
“An important goal of CAMP is to improve the retention rate of pet companionship amongst the individuals experiencing homelessness. By ensuring their pets are fully vaccinated, altered, and are generally healthy, we can improve the chances of an individual gaining access to housing.”
C.A.M.P. mission statement
CAMP would love leashes, collars, harnesses, dog coats, and dog & cat food.
If you make a donation of $25 or more from now through December 31st, Central Oregon Gives offers them the chance to win money for their cause, while also giving you a gift from one of their local sponsors!
Humane Society of Central Oregon
The Humane Society of Central Oregon is always taking donations, and during the holiday season they are always grateful for pet food!
You can also donate your used household items, pet supplies, and miscellaneous things to the Humane Society Thrift Store!
Their profits go directly to the animals at the shelter!
Street Dog Hero
Street Dog Hero is a local organization that rescues street dogs abroad and brings them home to start new lives in Bend, OR.
They are always taking monetary donations, but during November 10th and December 31st Central Oregon Gives offers them the chance to win money for their cause, while also giving you a gift from one of their local sponsors!
Author: Dena Vogt
Dena has worked in animal care most of her life, specializing in dog care. She and her RottenChow Link own & operate Adventure Pup in Bend, OR