Your dog walker sees the dog more than some of your family do. The groomer knows things about its ears that you do not. The vet nurse was the one who stayed. A thank-you gift for these people has one advantage: you already know what they love, and it is on the end of your lead. Everything below carries your dog, not theirs.
The tote for the walker's van
A pet portrait tote bag with a line-art drawing of your dog and its name underneath, for the poo bags, the treats and the spare lead. A walker with six regulars ends up with six of these and uses all of them. The photo guide covers which photo converts to line art.
The bandana for the collection photo
A personalised pet bandana printed with the groomer's or walker's logo and your dog's name: they put it on for the pickup photo, the photo goes on their page, and the dog wears it home. It is the gift that is also their marketing, which is why groomers ask for them.
The mug for the practice
A photo mug with the dog on the front and "Thank you, from Biscuit" on the back, dishwasher-safe, for the vet nurses' kitchen. A practice kitchen is a row of patients' mugs; yours is the one with the good photo.
The tumbler for the person in the van all day
A 40oz tumbler with a handle with the walker's name, fits the van's cup holder, holds a day's water. Or the 20oz for the groomer's table.
The apron for the grooming room
A branded logo apron with the groomer's logo and their name: water and stain resistant, washes at a low temperature, two pockets for the comb and the treats. From a client it is unusual and remembered; from the salon owner it is the uniform.
What to write, from the dog
- Thank you, from Biscuit
- Biscuit's favourite human (after us)
- Walks with Sarah · est. 2023
- Groomed by Jo
- The one who stayed (for the vet nurse)
- Ears by Jo
- Sarah's pack
- Best walker in Cheshire, says Biscuit
- Treats accepted
- Thank you for looking after him
The dog's name is the personalisation; the person's name is the address. Hand for a line from the dog, Block for the walker's business. The font guide shows the six.
Timing
Christmas, the end of a course of treatment, the day the dog graduates from puppy class, or the walker's birthday if you know it. Everything is printed to order in Cheshire, usually dispatched within one to three working days, with free UK delivery. Because each piece carries the name you type, it cannot be returned for a spelling change; spell the dog's name the way it is on the vet's record. More in personalised gifts for pet lovers and pet lover gifts.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good thank-you gift for a dog walker?
A tote bag with a line-art portrait of your dog and its name, or a 40oz tumbler with the walker's name for the van. Both get used on the next walk.
What is a good gift for a dog groomer?
A pet bandana printed with their logo and your dog's name for the pickup photo, or a branded apron with their logo and name for the grooming room.
What should I write on a gift for a vet nurse?
'Thank you, from Biscuit' with the dog's photo on a dishwasher-safe mug for the practice kitchen; the dog's name is the personalisation.
