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The 30 best gifts for dogs and dog lovers

Curated by Embark’s most dog-obsessed experts.

By: Diana Kirk

That special dog lover in your life is beyond obsessed. We get it: a gift for their dog is actually better than a gift for them.

We rounded up the best gifts for dogs and dog lovers — practical upgrades, unexpected finds, seasonal gear, and health essentials. All chosen with one question in mind: what will this dog absolutely love?

Scroll on, find your favorites, and get ready to be a gift-giving hero.

Embark Dog DNA Test kit box in teal and white, featuring a mixed-breed puppy and callouts for breed identification and health screening.

Embark Breed + Health Test

Best dog DNA test

Help a dog parent know their BFF inside and out — breed mix, health, traits, ancestry — so they’re always a step ahead.

$139 from Embark

Outward Hound Hide-a-Squirrel

Best toy for little hunters

Hide-and-seek fun for dogs who love to sniff, dig and ‘work’ for their toys. Bonus: outrageously cute.

$22 from Amazon

A plush dog toy of a tree stump with three small plush squirrels against a white background.
A plush dog toy of a tree stump with three small plush squirrels against a white background.

Outward Hound Hide-a-Squirrel

Best toy for little hunters

Hide-and-seek fun for dogs who love to sniff, dig and ‘work’ for their toys. Bonus: outrageously cute.

$22 from Amazon

The Woof Pupsicle dog toy, a teal wheel-shaped toy, in its retail packaging.

Woof Pupsicle

Best boredom-buster under $25

Give a dog parent (and their pup) a break. This long-lasting treat toy keeps doggos quietly engaged for 30 minutes!

$33 from Woof

The Dogist Book

Best gift for dog people

1,000 dogs, amazing photos, endless personality. Because life is just better with dogs. Obviously.

$21 from Amazon

Cover of 'The Dogist: Photographic Encounters with 1,000 Dogs' by Elias Weiss Friedman, featuring a chocolate Labrador puppy sitting on a sidewalk.
Cover of 'The Dogist: Photographic Encounters with 1,000 Dogs' by Elias Weiss Friedman, featuring a chocolate Labrador puppy sitting on a sidewalk.

The Dogist Book

Best gift for dog people

1,000 dogs, amazing photos, endless personality. Because life is just better with dogs. Obviously.

$21 from Amazon

A quilted black Orvis dog bolster bed personalized with the name 'Rocky' embroidered on the headrest.

Orvis ComfortFill Couch Bed

Best bed for champion loungers

For dogs who’ve mastered the art of doing nothing. Plush, bolstered, cozy — and yes, you can personalize it.

$249 from Amazon

Big Barker Orthopedic Bed

Best orthopedic dog bed for large breeds

Give their Lab or Shepherd real relief. Thick, vet-recommended foam supports joints and easier movement.

$389 from Amazon

A large chocolate brown dog resting on a rectangular orthopedic dog bed with a slate blue cover.
A large, fluffy brown dog with its tongue out, lying on a rectangular blue-gray dog bed.

Big Barker Orthopedic Bed

Best orthopedic dog bed for large breeds

Give their Lab or Shepherd real relief. Thick, vet-recommended foam supports joints and easier movement.

$389 from Amazon

Dog climbing a wooden incline ramp with carpeted surface.

DoggoRamps Couch Ramp

Best dog ramp for senior sweeties

Hey, jumping up gets harder. This stylish ramp gives older dogs safe, independent access to their favorite spot.

Furbo Mini 360 Dog Camera

Best dog camera with treat dispenser

Help them check in, say hi, and toss treats — because separations are hard on everyone.

$40 from Amazon

A white Furbo pet camera with a wooden top tossing a treat while rotating on a white background.
A white Furbo pet camera with a wooden top tossing a treat while rotating on a white background.

Furbo Mini 360 Dog Camera

Best dog camera with treat dispenser

Help them check in, say hi, and toss treats — because separations are hard on everyone.

$40 from Amazon

Three Tractive GPS pet trackers in beige, black, and light blue on a white background.

Tractive GPS Dog Tracker

Best dog tracker for escape-artists

For breeds like Beagles, and Jack Russells, curiosity wins. Help track location, activity and those “uh-oh” moments.

$56 from Tractive

SureFeed Microchip Feeder

Best thief-proof smart feeder

Stop food stealing and portion chaos in multi-pet households — only the right dog (or cat) gets access.

$199 from Amazon

A white automatic pet feeder with an open clear lid, containing wet pet food on a white background.
A white automatic pet feeder with an open clear lid, containing wet pet food on a white background.

SureFeed Microchip Feeder

Best thief-proof smart feeder

Stop food stealing and portion chaos in multi-pet households — only the right dog (or cat) gets access.

$199 from Amazon

A light blue rope dog leash with black hardware and an attached matching waste bag dispenser.

Fable Walk Kit

Best way to level up their walks

Give them a versatile, multi-wear leash system that makes daily walks smoother — and more stylish.

$88 from Fable

Ruffwear Front Range Harness

Best dog harness for hiking

Comfy, adjustable, reflective, and built to go the distance — on trail days or neighborhood walks.

$60 from Amazon

A colorful dog harness with teal straps and an orange, yellow, and green pattern against a white background.
A colorful dog harness with teal straps and an orange, yellow, and green pattern against a white background.

Ruffwear Front Range Harness

Best dog harness for hiking

Comfy, adjustable, reflective, and built to go the distance — on trail days or neighborhood walks.

$60 from Amazon

A black hammock-style car seat cover with straps and a mesh panel, on a white background.

Ruffwear Dirtbag Seat Cover

Best for messy adventures

For dogs who go all in (hi, Labs). Keeps seats clean from mud, sand, fur — and whatever just happened.

$120 from Chewy

Carhartt Dog Jacket

Best dog jacket for spring & fall

A jacket like dad’s! Great for short-haired breeds like Beagles or Boxers — rugged, warm, perfect for chilly walks.

$55 from Chewy

A black Labrador wearing a tan Carhartt dog chore coat, shown in profile against a white background.
A large black dog with short fur wearing a tan canvas dog coat against a white background.

Carhartt Dog Jacket

Best dog jacket for spring & fall

A jacket like dad’s! Great for short-haired breeds like Beagles or Boxers — rugged, warm, perfect for chilly walks.

$55 from Chewy

A blue, collapsible fabric Ruffwear dog bowl with a light green rim against a white background.

Ruffwear Trail Runner Bowl

Best gift for dogs on the go

Help them nail their travel setup. This bowl is lightweight, collapsible, and ready for wherever they roam.

$99 from Amazon

Chuckit! Ball Launcher

Best for dogs wired to chase

All dogs love this — especially high-energy breeds like Labs and Collies. Launch farther, run harder, repeat.

$13 from Chewy

A Chuckit! ball launcher and oversized orange and blue tennis ball, shown together against a white background.
A close-up of a blue Chuckit! ball launcher holding an orange and blue ball against a white background.

Chuckit! Ball Launcher

Best for dogs wired to chase

All dogs love this — especially high-energy breeds like Labs and Collies. Launch farther, run harder, repeat.

$13 from Chewy

A side view of a teal and grey structured backpack against a white background.

Ruffwear Hitchhiker Dog Carrier

Best for little dogs on big treks

When small legs tire out, this keeps them close, comfy and, most importantly, part of the adventure.

$100 from Amazon

Hurtta Expedition Dog Parka

Best for cold-weather adventures

From snow-loving Bernese to shivery Frenchies, this parka keeps dogs warm and dry on the coldest days.

$59 from Chewy

A heathered orange insulated dog coat with a high collar and a grey buckle.
A heathered orange insulated dog coat with a high collar and a grey buckle.

Hurtta Expedition Dog Parka

Best for cold-weather adventures

From snow-loving Bernese to shivery Frenchies, this parka keeps dogs warm and dry on the coldest days.

An open, teal-colored pet food dispenser with kibble spilling out against a white background.

Fable Puzzle & Play Set

Best enrichment for curious minds

Perfect toy duo: a stylish puzzle + play combo that taps into natural hunting instincts and thoughtful play.

$98 from Fable

KONG Wobbler

Best toy for food-obsessed dogs

The gold standard — this turns meals into a wobbly, unpredictable game for dogs who love to work for treats.

$18 from Amazon

A red, pear-shaped KONG dog toy with a hole for treats, on a white background.
A red, pear-shaped KONG dog toy with a hole for treats, on a white background.

KONG Wobbler

Best toy for food-obsessed dogs

The gold standard — this turns meals into a wobbly, unpredictable game for dogs who love to work for treats.

A woman in a red plaid fleece hoodie with a front kangaroo pouch cradling a gray French Bulldog against her chest.

Sparkpaws Hoodie Set

Best dog park matching moment

Help them show they really get each other. So stinkin’ cute. Warning: May cause sudden dog park fame.

$31 from Amazon

Fable Dog Crate

Best crate that fits their life

This beautifully designed crate doubles as furniture. Help their dog’s space blend seamlessly into their life.

$799 from Fable

A small, long-haired tan dog sits inside a modern wooden crate with a clear, ventilated door.
A small, long-haired tan dog sits inside a modern wooden crate with a clear, ventilated door.

Fable Dog Crate

Best crate that fits their life

This beautifully designed crate doubles as furniture. Help their dog’s space blend seamlessly into their life.

A square purple lick mat for dogs with a raised pattern of bones on it.

SodaPup Lick Mat

Best for calm, focused moments

You won’t believe how much dogs love this. Spreads treats, slows things down — great for crate time, grooming, or resets.

$13 from Chewy

Embark Supplements

Best daily dog health boost

Help them care for their pup with vet-approved chews for joints, gut, allergies and more — backed by genetic insight.

From $30 at Embark

Two white jars of Embark brand dog supplements, one for allergy and one for joint support.
Two white jars of Embark brand dog supplements, one for allergy and one for joint support.

Embark Supplements

Best daily dog health boost

Help them care for their pup with vet-approved chews for joints, gut, allergies and more — backed by genetic insight.

From $30 at Embark

A gray, circular slow-feeder insert with a maze-like pattern on a white background.

WilderDog Slow Feeder Insert

Best for dogs who inhale dinner

Turn mealtime into a puzzle and slow that scarfer down. (Great paired with our gut health support).

$16 from Amazon

Woof Bite 'n Brush

Best chew for cleaner teeth

Playtime can double as dental care! Give them a fun, chew-powered way to support healthier teeth and gums.

A V-shaped teal dog chew toy with rubber bristles and a brown core, on a white background.
A V-shaped teal dog chew toy with rubber bristles and a brown core, on a white background.

Woof Bite 'n Brush

Best chew for cleaner teeth

Playtime can double as dental care! Give them a fun, chew-powered way to support healthier teeth and gums.

A long-haired dog sits wearing a grey and orange ThunderShirt Sport anxiety vest, with the product box nearby.

ThunderShirt

Best gift for sensitive breeds

Know a dog who gets stressed? Gentle pressure helps calm anxious breeds during storms, travel, and vet visits.

$50 from Amazon

BarkBox subscription

Best birthday gift for dogs

Keep the fun coming—with monthly toys and treats tailored to their dog. Because one celebration just isn’t enough.

From $22 at BarkBox

A BarkBox subscription set featuring a plush pirate bear toy, a red squeaky toy, a cupcake-shaped plush toy, and two treat bags with bold 'Woof Woof' packaging.
A collection of pirate-themed dog toys and two bags of treats against a white background.

BarkBox subscription

Best birthday gift for dogs

Keep the fun coming — with monthly toys and treats tailored to their dog. Because one celebration just isn’t enough.

From $22 at BarkBox

A collection of puppy toys and accessories, including a plush dog, a blanket, and chew toys.

Snuggle Puppy Starter Kit

Best gift for new dog owners

Help a new pup feel safe from night one, with a heartbeat toy just their size, plus comforting essentials.

$70 at Amazon

Paw Print Impression Kit

Best keepsake for dog lovers

One-of-a-kind paw, one-of-a kind dog. Here’s a fun, frame-worthy way to capture their genetic imprint forever.

$24 from Amazon

A pet paw print frame kit with a photo of a dog and cat and two paw prints.
A pet paw print frame kit with a photo of a dog and cat and two paw prints.

Paw Print Impression Kit

Best keepsake for dog lovers

One-of-a-kind paw, one-of-a kind dog. Here’s a fun, frame-worthy way to capture their genetic imprint forever.

$24 from Amazon

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