Bringing a new dog home involves a lot of different expenses for the owner. The good news is: this makes gift-giving a cinch if someone you know has recently gotten a new dog or is planning to! You can shop with the owner in mind to make their life easier with less obvious items that they’re sure to be thankful for later (especially if this is their first dog). You can also give them the gift of peace of mind by helping to properly identify and keep track of the dog in order to reduce the risk of it becoming lost. Or you can shop for the dog instead to help ensure that it loves its new home! Keeping the Dog Happy Go with dog toys. Dogs love to play with stuffed toys. Keep them engaged by choosing one with a squeaky center that squeals whenever they chomp down on it. Or, give the owner a break from all the noise and pick a simple plush, silent toy. Or, make them both happy and get both types: one for daytime, one for nighttime.[1] Dog toys are made from a variety of materials, ...