Gifts for Dog Lovers: 7 Handmade Ideas from Etsy Shops

If you're shopping for someone whose day runs on the dog's schedule, start with the parts they share: the walk, mealtime, the treat jar and the couch. These seven gifts are for that everyday life, plus a portrait of the dog itself.

Hands-Free Leather Dog Leash, Personalized, Convertible

1 A Hands-Free Leather Leash for Long Walks

This full-grain vegetable-tanned leather leash converts into six or more setups, including a waist leash, a crossbody leash and a lead for two dogs, and stretches to about 76 inches. Choose a 3/4- or 1-inch width, the leather color and the hardware finish.

Best for:

Someone who walks their dog every day, often with a coffee or a phone in the other hand.

Why choose this:

Walks get easier with both hands free, and the leather softens and darkens with use.

Good to know:

A stamped name on the handle is optional; personalized leashes can't be returned. The seller doesn't recommend it for heavy water use.

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Personalized Farmhouse Dog Bowl Feeder, Raised Pet Stand

2 A Raised Feeder with the Dog's Name on It

This rustic wooden stand raises two stainless steel bowls and has a nameplate across the front. It comes in four heights, from small breeds with 32 oz bowls to extra-large breeds with 64 oz bowls, in several stains and paint colors.

Best for:

A dog lover who wants the food corner to look as good as the rest of the kitchen.

Why choose this:

Meals happen every day, and this gives them a proper spot with the dog's name on it.

Good to know:

Pick the size by the dog's height and breed. Each stand has its own knots and grain. Returns are not accepted.

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Custom Hand Painted Pet Portrait Treat Jar

3 A Treat Jar Painted with Their Dog

Their dog is painted by hand onto this ceramic treat jar, about 8.25 inches tall and 6.3 inches wide, from the photos you send. It arrives in a gift box.

Best for:

A dog lover whose dog knows exactly where the treats live.

Why choose this:

The treat jar on the counter becomes a portrait of the dog it's for.

Good to know:

Send a few clear photos after ordering. Each jar is painted to order, so allow plenty of time. Returns are not accepted.

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Custom Watercolor Dog Portrait, Original Dog Art

4 An Ink and Watercolor Portrait of Their Dog

Their dog is drawn in ink and painted in watercolor from your photo, in 5 x 7 or 8 x 10 inches. You can ask for warm or cool colors, and the artist sends a photo of the finished painting for your approval before shipping.

Best for:

Someone who has a camera roll full of their dog.

Why choose this:

It's an original painting of their dog, not a print.

Good to know:

Choose a sharp photo that shows the dog's face clearly. The listing's main image shows a framed sample; a frame isn't mentioned. Returns are not accepted.

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Dog Treat Bag, Magnet Closing, Waterproof Lining

5 A Canvas Treat Bag for the Leash

This heavyweight cotton canvas treat bag has a magnetic treat pocket, a zippered pocket for poop bags or keys, and a waterproof lining you can turn out and wipe clean. It's about 16 x 13 x 4 cm and clips to a leash or belt loop.

Best for:

A dog owner in the middle of training, or anyone who always seems to have treats in their pockets.

Why choose this:

Treats are one hand away, and the pockets stay clean.

Good to know:

An embroidered name is optional. It ships from the UK, so shipping to the US costs extra. Returns are accepted within 14 days.

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Brass Dog Tag, Custom Hand Stamped Pet ID Tag

6 A Hand-Stamped Brass ID Tag

The dog's name is stamped by hand on this 1-inch brass tag, about the size of a quarter, with a phone number along the edge on the back. Choose smooth or hammered brass; a split ring is included.

Best for:

A dog lover who wants the tag on the collar to look as good as the collar itself.

Why choose this:

The dog wears it every day, and the brass gains a patina over time.

Good to know:

The name is limited to 10 letters. Hand stamping means spacing can vary slightly, and the darkened letters fade over time. Returns are not accepted.

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Personalized Dog Blanket, Water Resistant Fleece, Embroidered

7 A Fleece Blanket with the Dog's Name

The dog's name and a paw print are embroidered on this sherpa fleece blanket with a water-resistant backing, in 40 x 30 or 55 x 35 inches. It's machine washable and weighs under two pounds.

Best for:

A dog owner whose dog has claimed a spot on the couch, in the car or in the crate.

Why choose this:

It protects the couch and the car seat, and the dog gets a blanket of their own.

Good to know:

The name is limited to 9 characters. Returns are not accepted.

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