The Top Gifts for New Puppy Families This Christmas

As the holiday season fast approaches, many families are preparing to welcome a new furry friend into their homes. While the gift of a puppy is exciting and joyous, it's just as important to ensure your adorable new puppy will have everything they need to thrive in their new home.

With a playful new arrival on the loose, Christmas is a time to concentrate on the contents of your Christmas puppy gifts rather than your wrapping skills!

Read on to learn all about the best Christmas presents for new dog owners so you'll have the right mix of essentials and luxury pet products on the big day.

Making Your Puppy Feel at Home

Christmas holidays are an ideal time to bond with your new puppy and show them that you're in it for the long haul. However, there are all the practicalities to sort out first. From purchasing them the basic necessities to preparing your home for your new fur baby. The basic necessities include:

• A bed for your puppy
• Food and water bowls
• Stocking up with high-quality dog food
• Collars and leads
• Puppy crates
• A dog blanket

Preparing your home for your new puppy is essential for their safety and this is even more crucial during Christmas time. Christmas takes a lot of prep time and there are likely to be lots of thoughtful gifts and foodie treats scattered around the home. Puppies are similar to teething toddlers, they'll bite and chew on almost anything.

For example, a Christmas tree is there for playing with and chewing in their minds. This means there are a few things to do to puppy-proof your home. Make sure the tree is well-anchored with a heavy weight at its base. An artificial tree is a better choice, as ingesting real needles can be problematic for new puppies and dogs.

Our TOP TIP is to make a gate or barrier around your tree and decorations, or to raise them off the ground on a bench or coffee table. If that isn't possible then here are a few more tips:

• Ensure your decorations are secure and will not easily fall from the tree
• Don't use edible, glass or crystal decorations
• Place decorations, tinsel and lights further up the tree so they're firmly out of reach
• Ensure all electrical cables are completely out of reach
• Put presents up higher out of reach

Your Guide to Grooming and Pet Care Products

Grooming is essential to the health and well-being of your puppy. It helps reduce the uncomfortable tangling and matting of the coat. It also gives you the opportunity to spot underlying health issues that may need your vets attention.

Grooming is also a chance for you to bond with your new puppy. Dogs like routine and predictability so the earlier you get your puppy used to grooming the better.

Luxury Pet Products Featuring High Quality Ingredients

Choosing the right pet products for your new puppy can be confusing as there are a lot of products on the market. Using a trusted company such as Plush Puppy which develops high-quality pet care products you can trust is a great start. They have a range of luxury pet products including a wide range of Shampoos, as well as dog conditioners and coat hydrating products such as Natural Silk Protein Conditioner, Seabreeze Oil, and Reviva Coat.

Check Plush Puppy's Grooming Guide by Breed

Different breeds have different coats with different needs. The team of experts at Plush Puppy has compiled a list of helpful grooming articles related to all the most popular breeds. Remove the confusion and get grooming off to the best possible start by inserting the breed of your puppy into the box on this page for the most appropriate grooming advice for your pooch. If you still have questions, fill out the contact form and one of Plush Puppy's experts will contact you with the best advice on hand.