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As we head into the holidays, remember to make a stocking for the pups too!
This year our family gained a new four-legged member, which meant creating an extra stocking and filling it with tasty treats and a few toys. Her main gift this year is a dog training class — a present that will benefit the whole family. While she may not understand the calendar yet, we’re excited for the progress she’ll make and for the time the kids will spend with her during lessons.
To fill the stockings, we shopped at Walmart and picked up Milk-Bone Original Dog Snacks and Pup-Peroni snacks. Since we have two dogs, I bought the larger 7-pound bag of Milk-Bone Flavor Treats so we’d have plenty on hand. I portioned some treats into small Santa bags to tuck into each stocking.
Milk-Bone biscuits come in five flavors and are made in the USA, which made them an easy choice for our household. They work for dogs of various sizes — handy since our pack includes a large dog and a medium-sized dog — so the same treat can be shared during family time or training.
Our dogs also adore Pup-Peroni Original Beef Flavor. The aroma gets them excited every time, and the soft, chewy texture makes them easy to break into smaller pieces for training rewards. That’s especially useful given that training classes are part of her holiday gift.
The treats are the highlight of any pup stocking — our dogs would agree if they could talk.
We also picked out a few toys to complete the stockings.
Make a Stocking for the Pups
- Milk-Bone Flavor Treats
- Pup-Peroni
- Tennis balls
- Rope toys
- Chew toys
Small treat bags are a great way to portion snacks for training sessions or for sharing with friends and family. When we opened the stockings with the kids, both dogs immediately loved the treats. Our newest pup even showered my daughter with kisses when she reached in to help open her stocking.
My son enjoys using treats to teach the dogs tricks. He’s still learning, but it’s heartwarming to watch him grow alongside our pets. We may even let him sit in on the training classes so he can observe the trainers and learn how to work with the dogs.
It’s wild to think our larger dog will be 11 next year — she was part of the family before the kids were born. Imagining our new pup reaching that age someday makes me realize how quickly time flies. Before we know it, the kids will be grown and off to college.
Pets really are family, and we cherish every moment with them — whether they’re chasing squirrels in the yard or curling up for a nap after a few treats and some love.
What are you putting in your pup’s stocking this year? I’d love to hear your ideas.
Stop by Walmart to pick up everything you need for dog stockings, including the stockings themselves. Wishing you and your furry friends happy holidays!
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