Thoughtful Holiday Gift Ideas for Your Dog Daycare Staff

Gift Ideas for Dog Daycare Staff

Practical’s Perfect
Molzohn says that her most appreciated staff gifts are those that also allow employees to shop for others during the holidays when money is especially tight. Think gift cards to department stores or online retailers that staffers can use however they please.

Self-Care Treats
Dog handlers typically lead active lifestyles, so gifts that allow your pet pamperers to pamper themselves show that you care about their overall well-being.

• • Spa Kits: Stuff a basket with items like a luxe facecloth or towel, relaxing bath bombs or shower steamers, soothing skin balms, and hand and foot care items.
  • Weighted Blankets or Scarves: These insta-soothers use deep pressure stimulation to ease stress and anxiety after a long day.
  • Subscription to a Mindfulness App:  Even if they’re not yogis or meditators, your staff is sure to find something useful on apps such as Headspace and Happier. These anytime, anywhere apps features courses and meditations that promote better mental health, better sleep and reduced stress. There are also focused exercises on building better relationship, calming kiddos, improving focus and navigating current events.

On the Job Comfort 

• • Comfortable Shoes: Quality insoles or a gift card to up their work-shoe game can make their daily routine more comfortable.
  • Waterproof shoe covers: Caring for dogs is an all-weather job. Whether you’re hit with an unexpected shower or squall, or your rainy or snowy seasons are long, outdoor waterproof shoe protectors can keep tootsies dry during outside play and potty sessions with the pups.
  • High-Quality Gloves: Durable gloves for handling dogs during outdoor activities, training sessions, cleanups or casual grooming can be both thoughtful and practical.

Twelve Golden Gifts
Extend the gifting goodwill with a “12 Days of Christmas” theme that gives your staff a dozen days of sweet surprises.

• • Grab some gift cards for coffee or takeout.
    
  • Visit a local treat shop for some extra-special chocolates or snag a gift card for your team to choose their own sweets.
    
  • Heat their coffee or their candles with a dual-purpose warmer.
  • Scour the web for dog-themed goodies you can buy in bulk, such as keychains, magnets, water bottles or coffee mugs, fun socks or ball caps.
  • Hit up Etsy for everything from handler, trainer and breed-specific stickers and vinyl decals to personalized puppy cookie cutters and paw towels.

Add a Personal Touch
Give a handwritten thank-you note, on its own or with a gift, sharing how much you appreciate each team member’s good work. Mention a specific moment that meant a lot to you.

Showing appreciation to your dog daycare staff lets you know you see them as people in addition to your hardworking employees. Whether it’s a simple card or a carefully curated gift, the thought and effort you put into appreciating the people who make your good business look even better will leave a lasting impression. Happy gifting!

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