Valentine’s Day, whether you hate it or love it, it’s important to show our nearest and dearest we care – and yes, this includes our special four-legged friends so that's why we've rounded up the best Valentine's Day gifts for dogs. If you're on board to give your pet presents on any occasion, you're in the right place. We see nothing wrong with that, after all, they are man's best friend. Any excuse to spoil them absolutely rotten, we'll take it.
You're not alone in wanting to spoil your dog for Valentine's Day. According to a recent survey by premium dog treats brand, Denzel’s, 61 per cent of UK pet parents will make or buy dog-friendly themed treats this Valentine’s. They also found that 52 per cent of dog owners feel it’s important to make their dog feel loved on Valentine’s Day, with 45 per cent wanting to spend the day with both their dog and their partner. To make the search a bit easier, we've found the best Valentine's Day dog gifts, including food, themed toys and even personalised pooch presents for your best pal so you can spread the love to your furry friend this February 14th.
Best Valentine's Day gifts for dogs at a glance:
• Best Valentine dog toy: Pets at Home Love Pig Dog Toy – view on Pets at Home
• Best heart-shaped dog treats: Pooch & Mutt Love-ly Lamb Meaty Treats – view on Pooch & Mutt
• Best Valentine's dog bowl: Emma Bridgewater Personalised Small Pet Bowl – view on Emma Bridgewater
• Best Valentine's placemat for dogs: Pawsome Paws Boutique Hearts Pet Bowls Placemat – view on John Lewis
If you’re stuck on what new treats to spoil your dog with, look no further than our guide to the best Valentine's Day gifts for dogs. Filled to the brim with adorable gift ideas, including heart print pet clothingand dog-friendly white wine, there’s everything your pup could ever dream of. From heart-shaped treats and a-paw-able dog toys, what better way is there to say "I woof you" to your canine companion?
Treating your pup to the best Valentine’s Day gifts for dogs is the least we can do for them, besides all the walkies and cuddles of course. Spread the love all the way to your pet pal this Valentine’s Day.
The best Valentine's Day gifts for dogs
Best Valentine dog toy
www.petsathome.com
Your hound is going to love carrying this Pets at Home Love Pig Dog Toy around with them wherever they go. It's soft and snuggly for cuddles but there's a hidden squeaker inside for when it's time to play.
Best heart-shaped dog treats
www.poochandmutt.co.uk
It'll be love at first bite when your pooch sinks their teeth into the Pooch & Mutt Love-ly Lamb Meaty Treats. Bursting with heart-health benefits, these lamby treats are naturally hypoallergenic so there are no artificial flavours, colours, preservatives, grain, cereal, gluten, beef, soy, dairy or GM produce. Probiotics for healthy digestion and Collagen for skin and coat are added to give your pooch a Valentine's glow-up from the inside out.
Customer review: "These treats are the cutest little heart shapes making them perfect for valentines or juts to show your pooch how much you love them! Bleu and Storm LOVE the lamb flavour and gobble these treats up instantly! Defo a firm fav in our house!"
Best Valentine's dog bowl
www.emmabridgewater.co.uk
Spread the love to mealtimes with the Emma Bridgewater Personalised Small Pet Bowl. This cute earthenware pottery bowl is hand-decorated with an adorable pink and red heart pattern and it can even be personalised with your pup's name for that extra special touch.
Best Valentine's placemat for dogs
www.johnlewis.com
Cute meets practical with this Pawsome Paws Boutique Hearts Pet Bowls Placemat. Featuring two cute hearts to place your pup's bowls, this silicone mat is wipe clean and waterproof to make tidying up after your mucky pup a breeze. The material is also slip-resistant and includes a lipped edge to help prevent bowls from moving around and contain spills or messes.
Best steak flavoured dog treats
www.ocado.com
Who said steak and chips had to be reserved just for the humans on Valentine's Day? Okay, we're not talking about the real thing but these Denzel's Valentine's Rewards Steak & Chips Love Hearts are the next best thing. They're made from 100 per cent natural ingredients and they're low in calories too.
Best Valentine's treat jar
www.johnlewis.com
Did somebody say treat? This gorgeous pastel heart pattern treat jar from Pawsome Paws Boutique is the perfect place to stash those goodies away. Made from durable stoneware, the body is dishwasher safe and the lid includes airtight silicone to keep contents fresh.
Best Valentine's doughnut dog toy
www.petsathome.com
If you 'doughnut' know what you'd do without your fluff, treat them to this Pets at Home Heart Doughnut Dog Toy. Great for games of throw and fetch, the internal squeaker is sure to keep your dog engaged.
Customer review: "My doggos love the round doughnuts and they have lasted over a year. Got these as a cute gift for valentines for them."
Best Valentine's dog cookies
www.petsathome.com
A doggy take on Love Heart sweets for humans, this pack of five Pets at Home Valentine I Woof You Love Heart Cookies for Dogs are the ideal treat to show your dog they're 'pawfect' for you. They feature hand-decorated slogans like 'I dig u', 'fur eva' and 'hot dog'.
Customer review: "My doggy Bertie absolutely loves his biscuits from Pets at Home and these were no different. These are his evening snack biscuits and he loves them. Definitely recommend."
Best Valentine plush dog toy
www.petsathome.com
If you want your pup to 'bee' your Valentine, this cute Pets at Home Valentines Plush Bee Dog Toy is sure to win their heart. It's the perfect snuggle and cuddle companion as it's made from a soft, plush fabric but there are crinkle and crackle textures and a squeaker to play with, too.
Best Valentine dog lead
Your pooch will look the part of their Valentine’s Day walk with this Rosewood Wag-n-Heart Walk Lead. Available with a matching collar, we love that it’s covered in pretty pink love hearts so your pup can spread the love around with everyone they meet on their walkies.
Customer review: "Lovely lead, great quality and well made. Padded hand loop is very comfortable.
Really pleased with purchase 🙂"
Best paw parent Valentines gift
www.etsy.com
Twinning! Go all out this Valentine's Day and rock matching outfits with your furry friend. Stay cosy with this amazing love print cardigan-sweater matching set with your pet. Great for taking your pup out for a walk or to the park and both looking your best. Available as a set or individually too.
Customer review: "Absolutely love our sweaters. The cardigan is soft, comfortable, fits perfect. The sweater for my pup fits great, I definitely could size up for her next time because she’s a long dog, but the sweater fits her comfortably and is so cute. I will definitely be shopping here again."
Best Valentine's Day jumper for dogs
www.notonthehighstreet.com
Upgrade your four-legged friends' wardrobe just in time for Valentine's Day, with a gorgeous knitted jumper. Simply too adorable to resist with its pink soft heart and embroidered detailing.
- Available in XS-L
- Machine washable
Best doggy wine
Hate to drink alone? Raise a toast to the best dog in town with a special glass (or bowl) of Pawsecco. Designed with help from vets, it's a herbal infusion that pets go nuts for. It's grape-free, non-alcoholic and can be served as a drink or poured over food. Prepare for some serious tail wags.
Customer review: "I still can't believe that Pawsecco is a thing! Our girls absolutely loved it over their food - they don't like it by itself. Really fun product."
Best personalised dog collar
www.notonthehighstreet.com
These fabulous collars will make your dog stand out from the pack as well as ensuring no one at the park gets its name wrong again. Made in leather and available in a range of colours including sparkly pink and red (perfect for Valentine's Day) these collars come in four size ranges and have five holes so you can adjust as necessary.
Customer review: "I loved the collar, was beautiful. Gorgeous design and my dog loves it too."
Best Valentine's Day 'woofins' for dogs
The perfect sweet snack to dive into on Valentine's Day, this trio of mini cupcakes will go down a treat. Plus, these small morsels of joy are designed for sensitive stomachs.
Customer review: "Looked amazing. Dogs loved cake and bone but not cheese topping. Smaller than I expected but I was happy and dogs were happy so I'd buy again."
Best Valentine's poo bag holder
A fashionable pick for both owner and pup, this bone shaped poop bag dispenser will make all the neighbourhood dogs jealous on your walkies. We didn't know a poop bag could look this cute.
Customer review: "Thick plastic. Lovely baby pink colour. Solid metal carabiner clip. Would recommend."
FAQs
Where can I buy the best Valentine’s gifts for dogs?
If none of our top picks have taken your fancy, here are some of our favourite places to buy pet products from that would make great gifts for your furry friend.
Amazon UK
Pets at Home
John Lewis
Etsy UK
Not on the High Street
Rosie Floyd is a Pets, Homes and Garden Product Writer for Take A Break Pets, specialising in all things dogs. She grew up always having at least one dog as part of the family and has experience in owning a variety of breeds, including Labradors, Cockapoos and Yorkshire Terriers.