’Christmas Jumpers’ twin-pack
from Dogs Trust, £4.99 for 10
from http://www.dogstrustgifts.com
or call 0844 324 8521.’Pug greeting card’ from
Fetch & Follow, £3 from
http://www.fetchandfollow.co.uk’Dog in the Snow’
from PDSA, £2.99 for
10 from http://www.pdsa.
org.uk/shop or
call 0844 967 1144.’Christmas Schnauzer’ from
Heather Alstead Design
(choice of 20 other popular
dog breeds), £3.45 each from
http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/
heatheralsteaddesign42 Your Dog November 2017 http://www.yourdog.co.ukCHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE
These gifts for dogs and their
owners won’t break the bank.This jazzy Christmas party dog
collar from charity Guide Dogs
is perfect for making
your dog a part of the
festivities (£8.99).
Available from http://www.
dogalogue.com or
call 0345 143 0197.£30 AND
UNDER
This charming assortment of Christmas biscuits for
dogs features a selection of naturally delicious treats,
including turkey and cranberry treats, and salmon
shortbread fi ngers (RRP £19.95). Available from
http://www.lilyskitchen.co.uk or call 020 7433 1863.LEND A HAND
Volunteering for an animal
welfare charity over the
Christmas period has to be one
of the most rewarding things
you can do. While many dogs
are lucky enough to have
a family with whom to spend
Christmas, there are some
who spend the day in rescue
centres. Most charities will
require you to do some training
before you are allowed to get
hands-on with the animals,
so if it’s something you’re
interested in, make sure you
contact your chosen charity at
least six weeks in advance to see
what their protocol is.RETREAT
If you’re used to having
Christmas at home, you could
try something new this year by
staying somewhere you and
your dog will love. While there
are lots of places you can stay
which will accept dogs, few
places are as welcoming as
Craig Y Nos Castle (pictured),
set in the foothills of the BreconBeacons in South Wales. The
idyllic setting makes this B&B
an amazing dog-walking
hotspot, and you can even enjoy
a home-cooked Christmas roast
with your dog by your feet. For
more information, visit http://www.
dogfriendlywales.com or call
01639 730725.ENJOY THE PEACE
If there’s a tourist destination
or dog-walking beauty spot
you’ve always wanted to visit,
but have been put off by
crowds, Christmas Day is the
time to go. You won’t have to
worry as much about keeping
your dog on a lead, and youshould be able to get some
great pictures.
It’s less likely that attractions
with entrance fees will be
open, but there are many
beaches, natural wonders, and
heritage sites you should be
able to enjoy. Hadrian’s Wall is
spectacular, marching 73 miles
across some of England’s wildest
countryside in Cumbria and
Northumberland. Although
the museum and forts will be
closed on Christmas Day, the
entire wall is free to walk. Take
a picnic, wrap up warm, and
enjoy exploring. For more
information, visit http://www.
english-heritage.org.ukAn alternative Christmas
If you’re looking to ring the changes this year, here are a few
alternative ways to spend the big day...Hadrian’s Wall is a dog
walker’s delight.An idyllic setting.SIX PAGES OF FESTIVE TIPS, GIFT IDEAS, AND MORE!
fA handmade large
make-up bag featuring
black Labradors (£19.96).
Available from http://www.
poppytreffry.co.uk or call
01736 795494.’Christmas Jumpers’ twin-pack
from Dogs Trust, £4.99 for 10
from http://www.dogstrustgifts.com
or call 0844 324 8521.’Pug greeting card’ from
Fetch & Follow, £3 from
http://www.fetchandfollow.co.uk’Dog in the Snow’
from PDSA, £2.99 for
10 from http://www.pdsa.
org.uk/shop or
call 08 44 9 6 7 1144.’Christmas Schnauzer’ from
HHeathher AlAlstead D id Design
(choice of 20 other popular
dog breeds), £3.45 each from
http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/
heatheralsteaddesignSIX PAGES OF FESTIVE TIPS, GIFT IDEAS, AND MORIIIX ORE!
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