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Having just lost our \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thejerseydoggy.blogspot.com\/p\/milo_4.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMilo\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;that summer.\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E I thought this might be a cute DVD for my son to watch, so I quickly ordered it through Amazon. Here's the trailer:\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Ciframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_MbRoxS_5jY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nThe movie has beautiful music and soft pencil drawing animation. \u0026nbsp;It's also unique in that there is no dialogue, just like the original Snowman. \u0026nbsp;Only music. \u0026nbsp;But be forewarned if you have ever lost a pet- the movie begins with a boy and his old dog, moving into their new home. \u0026nbsp;The animators capture the slow movements and the gray fur of the old pup. \u0026nbsp;And, well, you can guess what happens as the story rolls on. \u0026nbsp;Fall comes and the little old dog is no longer with the little boy. \u0026nbsp;I cry every time I watch the story unfold- the absence of the dog, his empty bed, his little grave under the tree.   \n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qhNLUFzpjZM\/VJhgBN-CfRI\/AAAAAAAAE2g\/_npCM548hx8\/s1600\/snowdog.jpg\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qhNLUFzpjZM\/VJhgBN-CfRI\/AAAAAAAAE2g\/_npCM548hx8\/w640-h358\/snowdog.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBut fear not, the story doesn't stay sad forever. \u0026nbsp;It's about finding happiness and new love again, and that's where the snowdog comes in. \u0026nbsp;The little boy creates a snowman and a snowdog, and he asks Santa to bring him a real dog for Christmas. \u0026nbsp;I won't give the story away, you'll have to see for yourself what happens. Another warning- this year the ending made my little one cry. \u0026nbsp;He has a sensitive heart! \u0026nbsp;So if you plan on showing it to children, check out the synopsis of it on \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.commonsensemedia.org\/movie-reviews\/the-snowman-and-the-snowdog\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECommonSenseMedia \u003C\/a\u003Eto see if it's right for your child.    \n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-mgXyeHDmKBg\/VJhjQnVLTkI\/AAAAAAAAE2s\/Wd6wuRfzd7Y\/s1600\/download.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-mgXyeHDmKBg\/VJhjQnVLTkI\/AAAAAAAAE2s\/Wd6wuRfzd7Y\/s640\/download.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Ephoto courtesy of mirror.co.uk\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI realized this year, our second Christmas without our sweet Milo, that Santa has blessed us with our own snowdog. \u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thejerseydoggy.blogspot.com\/p\/spot.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESpot \u003C\/a\u003Eresembles the snowdog from the story in so many ways- his funny ears, his funny spots, his little marble eyes. \u0026nbsp;And not only that, the new love he brought to \u003Ci\u003Eour \u003C\/i\u003Elittle boy and his family. \u0026nbsp;This holiday season, I wish you all your own little snowdogs. \u0026nbsp;May the magic of Christmas touch your hearts, too.    \n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-s8EWwnZCxkY\/VJhkZ1vpK3I\/AAAAAAAAE28\/IllTM79miJ4\/s1600\/IMG_7021.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-s8EWwnZCxkY\/VJhkZ1vpK3I\/AAAAAAAAE28\/IllTM79miJ4\/s640\/IMG_7021.JPG\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\"But my ears are not that color, momma.\"\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3ZHEKvLrzQ0\/VJhkTLrzR0I\/AAAAAAAAE20\/JI3VUJ6OziY\/s1600\/IMG_7020.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3ZHEKvLrzQ0\/VJhkTLrzR0I\/AAAAAAAAE20\/JI3VUJ6OziY\/s640\/IMG_7020.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EWhat 'chu lookin' at, Snow Dog?\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cscript type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003E\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"true\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"teamrsz-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_title = \"My Amazon Picks\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"043275cd2aee554b9974c082972b6933\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B00DOZRT0W,B00CU9QFJO,0718196554,B00KPE2W7A\";\n\u003C\/script\u003E \u003Cscript src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"\u003E\u003C\/script\u003E    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.thejerseydoggy.com\/feeds\/7010354446531509387\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.thejerseydoggy.com\/2014\/12\/the-snowman-and-snowdog.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8830174543241873776\/posts\/default\/7010354446531509387"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8830174543241873776\/posts\/default\/7010354446531509387"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.thejerseydoggy.com\/2014\/12\/the-snowman-and-snowdog.html","title":"The Snowman and the Snowdog"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"TheJerseyMomma"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15250348786720873911"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjp-m9MrPko8xNSuoaA9RUUiv_qVPF4AHrpTq4uaahUghUocvGIZUaJj-UtcKq0QMW-8foHWJqqduTFsoBmiqJRzfXar4Pg7cUzZirTF21G9xx20JcP6wqczmHXYG8tbw\/s220\/1545603_1075208992531938_4548202592371730516_n.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/_MbRoxS_5jY\/default.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8830174543241873776.post-3352918605299583536"},"published":{"$t":"2014-11-14T13:25:00.001-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-04-10T13:19:44.756-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"christmas"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Spot's Picks: Holiday Gift Giving Guide for Dogs"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Okay, so maybe every day is like Christmas for your pooch. \u0026nbsp;I know that \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thejerseydoggy.blogspot.com\/p\/spot.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESpot\u003C\/a\u003E leaves the local PetValu every time we visit with at least \u003Ci\u003Eone\u003C\/i\u003E present (and it's usually a bully stick, gross!). \u0026nbsp;But the holidays are a chance to buy some really cool gifts for your furry friend. \u0026nbsp;Spot and I have searched the internet for some of the coolest dog gifts for 2014. \u0026nbsp;Check out what we found!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-r948d_ieyrk\/VGY-91NFSCI\/AAAAAAAAD0g\/5SfF-JzWreQ\/s1600\/%24_1.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-r948d_ieyrk\/VGY-91NFSCI\/AAAAAAAAD0g\/5SfF-JzWreQ\/s640\/%24_1.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"\u003EGingerbread Dog House\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EYeah!!!!!!\u0026nbsp; Now that's the kind of house any dog would like to live in!\u0026nbsp; A mini gingerbread house just for them!\u0026nbsp; Can you imagine the Christmas card photos?\u0026nbsp; Plus, you can have it personalized!\u0026nbsp; This sweet surprise will only set you back $24.98 (and some shipping, too).\u0026nbsp; I did see it in person and it's mainly for smaller dogs.\u0026nbsp; Indoor use, too, of course, since it's plush.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMonkey Sweater\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSpot is not a fan of sweaters, but with his shagginess, he needs 'em! \u0026nbsp;He has a lot of hair, but he's a skinny minnie, and he gets cold under there! \u0026nbsp;My favorite this year is the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.inthecompanyofdogs.com\/itemdy00.aspx?ID=17,485\u0026amp;T1=D12570+S\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESock Monkey Sweater\u003C\/a\u003E from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.inthecompanyofdogs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIn the Company of Dogs.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; It even has a little hood with monkey ears! \u003Ci\u003EMonkey ears\u003C\/i\u003E, I tell you!! \u0026nbsp;The bad part? \u0026nbsp;It's $39.95. \u0026nbsp;But it's oh, so cute!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9eRqdvF_PAE\/VGZANSG4woI\/AAAAAAAAD0s\/Tj_pD7NoUyE\/s1600\/Chilly-dog-monkey-sweater-99.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9eRqdvF_PAE\/VGZANSG4woI\/AAAAAAAAD0s\/Tj_pD7NoUyE\/s640\/Chilly-dog-monkey-sweater-99.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Ephoto courtesy of glamormutt.com\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\nDog Wine\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYep, I'm serious! \u0026nbsp;They totally have this. \u0026nbsp;You can totally buy this for your pup. \u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003EDog wine!!!\u003C\/i\u003E \u0026nbsp;Don't worry, it's not like you're going to be feeding your pooch alcohol or anything. \u0026nbsp;This is more of a flavor enhancer for their food. \u0026nbsp;But what a cute gift, right? \u0026nbsp;It would even make a cute hostess gift for a dog loving friend (well, for the dog loving friend's \u003Ci\u003Edogs\u003C\/i\u003E, anyway...you know what I mean). \u0026nbsp;Check out \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.yappyhourvineyards.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EYappy Hour Vineyards\u003C\/a\u003E for their entire collection. \u0026nbsp;Flavors range from Char-dog-nay to Grrr-lot, and they'll set you back roughly $20 a bottle. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-H2y3qAryx6o\/VGZBXYCY0kI\/AAAAAAAAD04\/JlJBvzpCIyw\/s1600\/YHVvarietals-1-Boarder.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-H2y3qAryx6o\/VGZBXYCY0kI\/AAAAAAAAD04\/JlJBvzpCIyw\/s640\/YHVvarietals-1-Boarder.jpg\" width=\"618\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Ephoto courtesy of yappyhourvineyards.com\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\nGourmet Treats\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhen shopping for gourmet treats, we prefer to go local. \u0026nbsp;You know we looooove \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thehungryhound.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Hungry Hound\u003C\/a\u003E in Somerville (just look at their spread!!):\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5YzaHaS6tR8\/VE5adLfGXTI\/AAAAAAAABpk\/ijSZHwKZdJo\/s1600\/bakerycase.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5YzaHaS6tR8\/VE5adLfGXTI\/AAAAAAAABpk\/ijSZHwKZdJo\/s640\/bakerycase.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe Hungry Hound, Somerville, NJ\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd we also like shopping at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.wellbredonline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWell Bred \u003C\/a\u003Ein Clinton. \u0026nbsp;But if you're not from New Jersey or you're more of an internet shopper, check out \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.threedog.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThree Dog Bakery\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;online. \u0026nbsp;We love the look of their '\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.threedog.com\/treats\/gifts-for-dogs\/pup-kin-spiced-latte\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPup-kin Spiced Latte\u003C\/a\u003E.' \u0026nbsp;Get it? \u0026nbsp;It even comes in a little container that looks like a coffee cup! \u0026nbsp;Only $8.99. \u0026nbsp;Ya can't beat that.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-o8K9fdL1UTE\/VGZCXNh_wlI\/AAAAAAAAD1A\/qvrrgYdcdO0\/s1600\/116643.png\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-o8K9fdL1UTE\/VGZCXNh_wlI\/AAAAAAAAD1A\/qvrrgYdcdO0\/s640\/116643.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Ephoto courtesy of threedogbakery.com\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\nHand-made Toys, Collars and Charms\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHave you seen this Squirrel Hunter charm? \u0026nbsp;I am \u003Ci\u003Eso\u003C\/i\u003E getting this one. \u0026nbsp;There is no squirrel hunter like Spot. \u0026nbsp;Even though he hasn't caught one yet, he is the ultimate tracker, the wanna-be terminator of squirrels! \u0026nbsp;Squirrels \u003Ci\u003Efear\u003C\/i\u003E him! \u0026nbsp;Well, sort of. \u0026nbsp;They often run right in front of him but that's just because he's on a leash. \u0026nbsp;Any other time, I'm sure he would have them in his clutches. \u0026nbsp;So that's why I love this hand-made \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/186451408\/squirrel-hunter-flair-dog-tag?ref=shop_home_active_14\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESquirrel Hunter charm\u003C\/a\u003E from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/HugAPugStudios?ref=l2-shopheader-name\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHug a Pug Studios\u003C\/a\u003E on Etsy. \u0026nbsp;Just $13.00 and you're supporting a hand-made business, and we love that. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VFOemYrpL0Y\/VGZEXZRk2_I\/AAAAAAAAD1M\/fu9BKU-5JJk\/s1600\/il_570xN.241959572.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"556\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VFOemYrpL0Y\/VGZEXZRk2_I\/AAAAAAAAD1M\/fu9BKU-5JJk\/s640\/il_570xN.241959572.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Ephoto courtesy of Hug a Pug Studios, Etsy\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/FunkyMutt?ref=l2-shopheader-name\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFunky Mutt\u003C\/a\u003E on Etsy makes some of the cutest collars we have ever seen. \u0026nbsp;Check out this one that looks like \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/189271807\/pet-identification-collar-available-in?ref=shop_home_active_2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecarnival or movie tickets\u003C\/a\u003E!! \u0026nbsp;Another cool thing about this collar is that it's personalized on the buckle, so you don't have to worry about hanging a charm or tag on it (my beloved Mr. \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thejerseydoggy.blogspot.com\/p\/milo_4.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMilo\u003C\/a\u003E once got his toenail caught in his collection of collar bling, so bling was \u003Ci\u003Enot\u003C\/i\u003E his thing). \u0026nbsp;This cool, unique collar is only $25 and once again, you're supporting small business (handmade, too!).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-YhnI6WCq6do\/VGZF1Gj0blI\/AAAAAAAAD1Y\/FuU6TdKagP4\/s1600\/il_570xN.601138984_j3fa.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-YhnI6WCq6do\/VGZF1Gj0blI\/AAAAAAAAD1Y\/FuU6TdKagP4\/s640\/il_570xN.601138984_j3fa.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Ephoto courtesy of Funky Mutt, Etsy\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe love \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/LittleBarkster?ref=l2-shopheader-name\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELittle Barkster\u003C\/a\u003E on Etsy, maker of your favorite New York City food toys for dogs, like \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/175033394\/nyc-pretzel-dog-toy-w-squeaker?ref=shop_home_active_3\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epretzels\u003C\/a\u003E, black and white cookies, pizza, and hot dogs! \u0026nbsp;We also love their pup, Gordon, who is a Schnoodle. \u0026nbsp;Our rescue group told us that Spot is also a Schnoodle, but he never seemed to look much like a Schnoodle to me. \u0026nbsp;However, he kind of looks like Little Barkster's Gordon, so maybe Spot has Schnoodle genes after all (or Gordon is his long lost cousin!). \u0026nbsp;We love that their toys are all handmade in Brooklyn. \u0026nbsp;This cool pretzel is $14.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-SSsiR5upq3g\/VGZHTBUn84I\/AAAAAAAAD1k\/3Il78xpAhug\/s1600\/il_570xN.556367188_ii89.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-SSsiR5upq3g\/VGZHTBUn84I\/AAAAAAAAD1k\/3Il78xpAhug\/s640\/il_570xN.556367188_ii89.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Ephoto courtesy of Little Barkster, Etsy\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\nBark Box\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd finally, the ultimate doggie gift is a subscription to \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.barkbox.com\/how-it-works\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBark Box\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;Bark Box is a subscription service that delivers dog toys and treats to your home monthly. \u0026nbsp;They customize the box to the type of dog you have, and you can choose what kind of subscription you want (starting at $19.00). \u0026nbsp;Another cool thing about them is that 10% of their profits go to rescue group charities. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd you know, this goes without saying: the best gift you can give your pup this year is time and love. \u0026nbsp;Take a walk, take a hike, play, play, play!! \u0026nbsp;Your dog loves you no matter what, so the gift giving is just a fun extra. \u0026nbsp;Right, Spot?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-tuJaATVxDAg\/VGZIrRgLbZI\/AAAAAAAAD1w\/WXifEBDy78w\/s1600\/photo-8.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-tuJaATVxDAg\/VGZIrRgLbZI\/AAAAAAAAD1w\/WXifEBDy78w\/s640\/photo-8.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ENo, MaMa, I like the gifts!\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.thejerseydoggy.com\/feeds\/3352918605299583536\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.thejerseydoggy.com\/2014\/11\/spots-picks-holiday-gift-giving-guide.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8830174543241873776\/posts\/default\/3352918605299583536"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8830174543241873776\/posts\/default\/3352918605299583536"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.thejerseydoggy.com\/2014\/11\/spots-picks-holiday-gift-giving-guide.html","title":"Spot's Picks: Holiday Gift Giving Guide for Dogs"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"TheJerseyMomma"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15250348786720873911"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjp-m9MrPko8xNSuoaA9RUUiv_qVPF4AHrpTq4uaahUghUocvGIZUaJj-UtcKq0QMW-8foHWJqqduTFsoBmiqJRzfXar4Pg7cUzZirTF21G9xx20JcP6wqczmHXYG8tbw\/s220\/1545603_1075208992531938_4548202592371730516_n.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-r948d_ieyrk\/VGY-91NFSCI\/AAAAAAAAD0g\/5SfF-JzWreQ\/s72-c\/%24_1.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}}]}});