• Dogs are the ultimate companion. Always there to greet you with affection and a smile, dogs offer unconditional love. It's no wonder we treat them as treasured family members. Buying a gift to pamper your dog is one way to give back some of the love they continuously offer you.
  
  

Booties

• Booties are footwear for dogs. This pampered dog fashion accessory protects the paws of your four-legged friend when sidewalk temperatures are freezing cold or fiery hot. Additionally, they keep paws dry and clean so mud marks don't ruin your carpets and furniture. Booties are especially useful for dogs with delicate, uncalloused pads that spend the majority of their time indoors. Expect to pay $50 or less for a set of four. Booties come in a variety of sizes, colors and styles. Some are disposable.
  
  

Massage

• A relaxing massage is the ultimate luxury gift for a pampered dog. A canine massage therapist receives special training in the anatomy and kinesiology of dogs. Take your beloved pet for an in-office visit or invite the therapist to your home for a house call. Just like massage treatments for humans, canine massage therapists employ modalities such as acupressure, aromatherapy and Reiki. Sessions are usually one hour in duration and cost $40 or more. Discounts are often available for service animals.
  
  

Heated Dog Bed

• Perfect for the pampered pooch, a heated dog bed is the ultimate in comfort. Canine breeds with short hair are sensitive to the cold; a heated dog bed provides a warm sanctuary for them to rest. Older dogs with arthritic joints will find gratifying pain relief from the heat, just like humans. Buy a new dog bed with a heating pad built in, or purchase a single heating pad to use with the dog bed you already own. Expect to pay around $50 for this opulent pampered dog gift.
  
  

Raw, Organic Dog Food

• Pre-packaged raw, organic dog food is the ultimate culinary delight for the pampered dog. Organic food is free from the chemical additives, artificial colors and toxic pesticides found in commercial dog food. These artificial and toxic ingredients can cause allergies in some dogs that result in skin conditions that the owner may have thought untreatable.
  
  This wonderful gift for a pampered dog maintains optimal health for your special companion. Overweight dogs quickly lose those unwanted pounds that cause health problems and aggravate arthritic conditions. Raw, organic dog food can be found in the freezer section of your local pet supply store or delivered to your home.