A gift from the dog: 10 ideas he would sign if he could
Every household has one: the gift tag that says ‘Love, Bram’. It's a joke, and it isn't. The dog is the one thing everyone in the house agrees on, and a gift in his name lets the person who walks him at 6 a.m. hear that it's noticed.
Here are ten gifts from the dog, for Christmas, Mother's Day, Father's Day or a birthday. Some are silly, some will stay on the wall for years.
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10 gifts from the dog
The poster comes first because it's the one gift the dog can actually be in. The rest are real categories you'll find in most pet and gift shops.
- 01$59–$449
A poster of the dog, signed by the dog
$59–$449
From one photo of the dog, with his name as the headline or your own line beneath, up to 40 characters: ‘Love, Bram (sorry about the shoes)’ or ‘Happy Father's Day from Guus’. Put him on his favorite walk, or in the Best in Show style with a blue rosette and ‘FIRST PRIZE · FAVORITE OF THE HOUSE’. If there is a cat too, they can co-sign: up to four animals on one print, same price.
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A card with a real paw print
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A pet-safe ink pad, one paw, one card. The classic signature, and the dog only needs to cooperate for two seconds.
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A walk kit
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A good waist pack with a bag dispenser, wipes, a collapsible bowl and a pocket for treats. For whoever does the walking, which the dog knows.
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A mug or socks with the dog's face
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Everyday and a little ridiculous, in the right way.
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Matching bandana and shirt
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One for the dog, one for the human. For a family photo or for the park.
- 06free
A coupon book from the dog
free
‘Good for one walk I'll let you skip’, redeemable by the giver. Costs nothing and gets used.
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A day trip together
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A dog-friendly beach, a trail they haven't done, a brewery with a patio. The gift is the day.
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A pet photo session
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A local photographer for an hour, so there is finally a picture with the human in it too.
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Breakfast in bed, ‘made by the dog’
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The dog brings nothing, but he will supervise. Works best on Mother's Day.
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A treat box for both
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Good coffee or chocolate for the human, good chews for the dog, in one box.
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How to make the poster a surprise
You need one sharp photo of the dog, face visible, in daylight. A photo of just his head is enough. If the only good photo has someone holding the lead, that's fine; only the dog is used, and the lead is left off.
Make the design on your own phone while they're out walking him. It's free and ready in about a minute. Then answer five questions: the style, where he walks or what he wears, the pose, who's the boss if there's more than one, and what it says. The boss gets the middle of the picture, which settles a long-running argument in some houses.
Orders ship in discreet packaging with no prices on the slip, and you can add a gift message at checkout. Prints and frames are made in 2–3 business days after you approve the design and usually take 3–5 business days to arrive in the US.
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By occasion
Mother's Day: the poster with ‘Happy Mother's Day, love Bram’, plus breakfast he supervised. Father's Day: the walk kit, or the poster for the garage or the office. Christmas: the poster, wrapped, with a paw-print tag; the snow scene suits it. Birthday: the day trip.
For someone who lives without a dog but loves one, like a grandparent who dog-sits, a poster of the dog they look after is a gift from the dog that makes perfect sense.
Questions
What is a good gift from the dog?
Anything personalized with the dog himself: a poster of the dog signed with his name, a paw-print card, a mug with his face. For a practical touch, a walk kit for whoever walks him most.
How much does a poster of the dog cost?
From $59 for a 12 × 16 in fine-art print. Framed prints are $119–$329 and canvas $99–$449. Extra pets on the same poster cost nothing, and US shipping is free.
Can I see it before I buy?
Yes. The design is free and takes about a minute. You can change it up to five times free, and after you order nothing prints until you approve the full-size proof.
Free preview before you pay. Nothing prints until you approve it.