Best Gifts for Dogs and Dog Lovers in New Zealand
Looking for a thoughtful gift for a dog lover in NZ? Whether it’s for Christmas, a birthday, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, a new puppy, a senior dog, or a “just because” surprise, this guide is full of local gift ideas for dogs and the people who adore them.
As an Auckland dog and family photographer, I’m always coming across lovely Kiwi businesses making dog treats, accessories, keepsakes, enrichment toys, custom gifts and thoughtful experiences for dog families.
Here are a few quick ideas if you’re not sure where to start:
Best meaningful gift: a Yellow Lab dog photoshoot voucher, especially for someone who keeps saying they want proper photos with their dog “one day.”
Best gift for a food-loving dog: NZ-made treats, lick mats, puzzle feeders or enrichment toys.
Best practical gift: a good lead, harness, dog towel, car seat cover or walking bag.
Best cute gift: a bandana, bow tie, matching dog-and-owner accessory or personalised dog ornament.
Best keepsake gift: custom dog artwork, paw print jewellery, a framed portrait or printed photos.
Scroll through the full guide for gift ideas for dogs, dog mums and dads, stylish dog lovers, practical pet households, and people who already have all the dog mugs, socks and toys they could possibly need.
(Updated June 2026)
The most meaningful gift for a dog lover: photos with their dog
If they already have the treats, the toys, the mugs and the matching accessories, give them something more personal: beautiful memories with their dog.
A Yellow Lab dog & family photoshoot voucher is a thoughtful gift for Auckland dog lovers who see their dog as family. Photoshoots take place at my studio in Hobsonville Point, Auckland, where dogs can settle in, sniff around, and have a relaxed, stress-free experience.
Vouchers can go toward a dog & family photoshoot, or you can gift the full experience with beautiful wall art included.
It’s not just nice photos on a screen, it’s memories they can actually hold, frame and keep.
Perfect for birthdays, Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, new puppies, senior dog keepsakes, anniversaries, or simply because you know they’d treasure proper photos with their dog.
Email [email protected] and a digital voucher will be sent to you that you can print.
These are the kind of dog & family portraits we can make together. Partners and children welcome too.
Gift a professional dog photoshoot to dog lover in Auckland. Gift voucher available. Purchase the booking fee or entire photoshoot package depending on your budget.
Dog food, treats and nutrition gifts
Thrive dog kitchen whole food supplements (pic). A thoughtful option for dog lovers who want to add more fresh, whole-food goodness to their dog’s bowl. They offer whole food supplements and nutrition support for Kiwi dog families.
Feed My Furbaby. A practical gift for busy dog households: personalised dog food delivered to your door, with the option to add treats, toys, gift boxes or home-compostable poo bags.
Cronch Co Natural, NZ Made Dog Treats. Follow on Insta - Facebook
Pupcakes for dogs (pic). Spoil your dog with his own cupcakes.
Scoop Dog NZ icecream, flavoured bubbles, dog beer, goat milk powder, hot choccolate and treats for dogs from Dunedin (pic).
Radical Dog Treats NZ made dog biscuits that are good for your dog. NZ Made in North Otago.
Alfa Pet Natural NZ dehydrated pet treats.
Top Flite Hound raw dog treats for minimal fuss. 100% New Zealand-raised meat. Also have advent calenders.
K9 Max dog treats, dog gift boxes, enrichment toys, supplements and more. They also offer enriching group walks & professional dog massage in Whitford, Beachlands, Maraetai, New Zealand.
Dog Treat’s hard wood chews will clean your dogs teeth while satisfying their chewing needs (pic). Made from 100% Sustainably Sourced Natural Coffee Wood, they're vegan & naturally odour-free. Coffee wood is a natural by-product from the harvesting of coffee beans. This means that no trees are cut down or uprooted for the sole purpose of making these coffee chews.
Nessie Jays dog treats, toys and enrichment in Bream Bay, Northland.
Daisy’s Delights natural, air dried, NZ made dog treats based out of the country side of Pukekawa.
Dakoda and Me NZ made fresh dog food & treats designed by animal nutritionist.
Fun gifts for dogs: toys, enrichment and feeding
Chained Dog Rehabilitation & Rehoming pet shop Many people don’t realise CDRRNZ has an online shop because of their rescue work they do for animals in need. They offer dog treats, enrichment, poop bags, grooming kits, skin products, dog beds, branded bandanas, Chained Dog face masks, clothing to share your passion for helping animals. Have a look, they even have a dog trainer’s pouches of different sizes available!
Kumapets pet supplies (pic) has cute soft enrichment toys for spoilt doggies. They also have a huge range specifically for cats.
Enriched Canines specialist dog enrichment store (pic). They have a unique offer where they give you a mystery gift based on your dog’s preferences.
Best Buddies K9 boxes (pic) A dog gift box full of treats and toys.
Thorncombe Pet Supplies Stockist of durable chew toys, treat dispensing puzzle toys, enrichment and more.
Daisys Discount Dog Supplies NZ’s cheapest for major pet brands like WestPaw, Kong, Nutrience, Royal Canin and more.
Tandem premium pet nutrition (pic). Gift their new Shake Make, where every meal is an adventure waiting to happen. Their innovative range of pet milkshakes is designed to enrich your pet's life through taste, nutrition, and fun.
bandanas, bows & clothes for your dog
Many of these also make lovely Christmas gifts, birthday gifts, puppy gifts, or “just because” presents.
Louis and Phoebe pet store in St Heliers, Auckland. Dog clothes, pet beds and much more.
Rocco and Co bandanas (pic) also customisable and I LOVE the over the collar design. They offer visual aids for reactive, deaf or working dogs. Best place for “In training please ignore”, “Ignore my dog” or custom signs for tees, leads or dog vest.
Jewel Designs bandanas and bows.
Clothes By Portia dog clothing and accessories (pic). Stylish dog clothes made in Lincoln.
Pup and Running Dog apparel and accessories (pic) for dogs and dog pawrents. Unique tv show & movie prints you don’t see else where.
Greytstuff specialises in dog gear for greyhounds in New Zealand. They are run by Greyhounds As Pets (GAP) which means 100% of the profits from Greyt Stuff sales go back to helping find more homes for retired Greyhounds.
Stylish dog collars, harnesses and leads
Wandering Wolf handmake dog bandanas, sherpa blankets, biothane leads, collars, longlines & more (pic). They also make paracord clip/ slip leads and make special swarovski & preciosa crystal collars from
Barkley Dog Accessories Cute accessories for dogs.
Wolves of Wellington is another fav. Have a browse. Doggos look so flash when they’re sporting the matching sets, collar, harness, leash and poopbag.
Wild Dog Hand made, adventure proof, easy to clean dog collars and leads. One of the few places you can get a 5m long line.
Smack Bang Store pet store and dog bakery in Wellington.
Read fenced and not fenced off leash dog walks in Auckland.
creative dog name Tags
The Barking Tagsmith makes the cutest name tags for dogs (pic). They’re like a little artwork with their phone number and name. They add personailty & fun to an absolute essential. She can even make a matching silver pendant & earrings to match your dog’s name tag.
HanStamped Dog Tags Hand Stamped Aluminium Dog Tags from Queenstown.
Arctic Sammy (pic) has silent silicone dog tags in unique designs. This is my personal favourite for Max. They’re also well known for dog accessories especially for hiking and camping.
dog beauty products & dog shampoo to PAMPER
Wolfies Walkies natural pet care range (pic) is also a professional dog pack walker.
Fur Love no Nasties, cruelty free beauty products made in NZ for dogs.
Natural Common Scents make chemical free products naturally. Their range for dogs include sunblock, paw balm and Dashing Hound shampoos with different scents of lavender, frankincense, rosemary and a neem flea & tick bath.
Natural Paws NZ (pic) Wrinkle balm, snout soother, paw & skin soother, shampoos for sensitive skin or itchy dogs. Natural Paws NZ brings you the Natural Dog Company’s natural, organic and vet approved dog skincare products covering from snout to tail. Trusted by over a million ‘pawrents’ from around the world.
Eezapet Petcare is your effective solution to the itch (pic). Soothing, moisturising and gentle your dog will love you for it. Breaking the itch/scratch cycle is important for the itchy dog and that is exactly what we do. Try Eezapet our fast acting balm for your dog today.
Mipuchi luxury pet grooming product (pic) have shampoo, conditioner and perfume for dogs (pic). I have my eye on the Lavender and Chamomile scent for Max.
personalised gifts for dog lovers
keepsake idea: photos with their dog
Personalised art and paw print jewellery make beautiful keepsakes, but if you want to give something more experience-based, a Yellow Lab photoshoot voucher is a lovely option too.
It gives them time with their dog, relaxed portraits, and the chance to choose printed photos or wall art they’ll treasure for years.
dog gifts for human dog moms
CBear Knit (pic) Personalised handmade crochet teddies (photo) made after the likeness of your dog DM to order Find on Instagram & Facebook
Sticky Snaps (pic) makes custom magnets from your photographs. Get to enjoy more of your photos on the fridge :-)
Pickle’s Pawtraits make cute digital portraits of your dog/ you and your dog (pic). You can also have your dog’s printed and framed for the wall.
Petomise custom pet art (pic) take photos of your pet and add it to cushions, silver engraved jewellery, pet paw prints keepsake photo frame and more!
Osakana Jewellery impression jewellery kit for dog noses or paw prints. Take a bit of your pup wherever you go with a puppy paw/noseprint pendant! Their soft wax captures the finest details so is perfect for the unique markings of your pup's paw or nose. The Echo Fingerprint Kit includes everything you need to take an impression of your pet. Return it & it'll transformed into a gorgeous pendant in sterling silver or upgrade to gold.
Saving Hope Foundation has an online store where they raise funds towards veterinary bills and feeding dogs in their care to help continue the work they do.
Clever, practical and slightly fancy gifts for dog lovers
Not every great gift for a dog lover needs to be another dog toy or treat.
Some of the best gifts are the things that make everyday life with a dog easier, cleaner, safer, more fun, or a little more luxurious. This section is for the practical dog people, the adventure dog people, the “my dog has nicer things than I do” people, and anyone whose home has a little bit of fur in every corner.
Scribbler rain coats and dog rain coats in colourful patterns (pic). It works perfectly for school runs and have multiple pockets for use during dog training. My one is a couple of years old and still going strong!
Oh My Fluffy Dog apparel for adventure seeking dog-mums & dads. It is one of the most recognizable dog brands in NZ with the wolf dog silhouette on their apparel. Perfect gear to go on adventures with your dog.
Marlo boots (pic) for dog training sessions or walking in the rain.
Pet.kiwi pet supplies has a fantastic selection of things you’ll need for your dog. Everything from collars, dog jerseys, food, supplements, dog toothbrushes etc. What caught my eye was a dog water fountain (pic).
Runwild has innovative pet products from all over the world. Matching rain jackets for dogs & humans, puffer jackets for dogs, dog life jackets, leads, collars etc. What I’m loving the look of is the K9 sport sack (pic).
Bags by Susan makes dog carry bags (pic) by hand and sells them at Catalina Bay Farmers market in Hobsonville Auckland. She also sells cute walk my dog bags that are just big enough for your phone and poop bags. Find her on Instagram
Pedal pals bicycle seat for dogs (pic) sell & distribute the Buddy rider from Tauranga. It’s a doggy seat on your bicycle between your arms, which is perfect for dogs up to 13 kg. Max loves to go in his seat when we go for bicycle rides!
A spot clean vacuum
Because dogs get sick and will sometimes mess in the house. I have the orange Bissell one, it has changed my life! If you’re thinking about it, this will make a big difference in a household with pets and or kids.
Vacuum robot
Imagine while you’re getting ready for work, the vacuum starts by itself, vacuums your main living areas of dust and fur, then gets itself back to its charging station. You just have to remember to empty it ; )
Digital photo frame
A lovely option for someone with hundreds of dog photos sitting on their phone. Load it with favourite photos of their dog and suddenly it becomes a very personal gift.
Car seat cover or boot liner.
A great gift for beach dogs, park dogs, adventure dogs, or anyone who drives their dog around Auckland and would like their car to survive the experience.
Air purifier
A clever gift for homes with dog hair, dust, allergies, or that general “a very loved dog lives here” feeling.
For eco warriors, did you know you can compost dog poop? Ensopet Waste Composting Kit
Apple Air tag for escape artists. However Apple doesn’t recommend using them for pets cause they don’t want to be held liable for losing someone’s furbaby.
Dog trackers for peace of mind. A few years ago an instagram buddy went missing and spent 12 nights in a massive park. If you’re scared of losing your dog, one of these could be a good fit for your pet. Petrek GPS 4 pet tracker and Tractive LTE GPS Tracker for dogs come highly recommended.
Perfect Pet Pictures with Your Mobile Phone
For the dog lover who already takes thousands of photos of their dog but wishes they looked a little better, my phone photography guide is a simple, practical gift. It’s full of easy tips for taking better photos of your dog at home, on walks, or wherever real life happens.
At the end of the day, the best gift for a dog lover is something that makes life with their dog sweeter, easier, or more memorable. Whether it’s a bag of treats, a clever gadget, a cosy throw, or photos they’ll keep forever, it’s really about celebrating the dog who has become part of the family.
Still not sure what to choose? If they’re a dog lover in Auckland who keeps saying they want proper photos one day, a Yellow Lab photoshoot gift voucher is a beautiful place to start.