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Christmas Stocking Fillers for Dogs Your Pup Will Love

There’s almost too much to look forward to on Christmas Day: the food, the gifts, the people and, of course, getting to open your stocking. No matter how old we get, stockings will always add to the festive excitement, being the place for all the thoughtful little bits that somehow end up being just as memorable as the main presents.


For some of us, stockings are opened first Christmas morning while for others, they’re opened on Christmas Eve. But chances are, if stockings are part of your festive ritual, your dog has one too. They may not understand the concept of Christmas quite as well as we do, but they absolutely understand being included. You’ll no doubt find them sniffing at all the wrapping, wondering if there’s anything in all the mess for them. It’s why it’s only fair that our pups get to enjoy their own collection of stocking fillers for dogs too.

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Even if they already have bigger gifts waiting under the tree, they deserve some extra little treats, like some new Christmas-themed dog treats, fun enrichment toys and maybe even a brand new lead or harness ready for all your New Year adventures.


If you ask us, shopping for stocking fillers for dogs is far more fun than buying for the humans in your life. There’s no pressure and no second-guessing because whatever they pull out of their stocking, your dog is simply thrilled to be part of the day with you. So, to help you get ready for the big day, here’s our guide to the best stocking fillers for dogs this Christmas.

Key Takeaways

A stocking stuffed entirely with treats gets eaten in minutes so mixing in something to chew and something to play with makes it last the whole morning instead.

The most festive-looking toy on the shelf isn’t always the right fit for your dog’s age or chew strength.

Small parts and choking risks are easy to miss in the rush of Christmas morning so have a quick check before anything goes in the stocking to avoid any problems later.

Stocking fillers don’t need a big price tag to make an impact. Instead, choose a mix of smaller treats and chews alongside one bigger pick, like a gift bundle.

What to Look For in Dog Stocking Fillers

With so many treats, toys and chews to choose from, it helps to know what makes a good stocking filler for your dog. Keep these in mind before you start filling the stocking:

  • Size: Pick treats, toys and chews that fit in their stocking, since as tempting as it might be to purchase several oversized stuffed toys for the day, stocking fillers work best as smaller add-ons to go alongside their main Christmas present.
  • Match it to your dog: Choose based on their size, age and chew strength, not just what looks the most festive. A chew that’s perfect for a boisterous young dog might be too much for an older chewer or a puppy with more fragile teeth, so pick with their personality in mind as well as their size.
  • Safety: Avoid small parts that could be a choking risk, and pick chews built to handle how hard your dog actually chews. If you’re ever unsure, it’s safer to size up than size down.
  • Balance: Mix something to eat, something to chew and something to play with, so they get more than just treats on Christmas morning. A varied stocking keeps them busy for longer and gives you a few different ways to spoil them on the day.
  • Ingredients: For anything edible, check the label and go for natural, clearly sourced treats, especially if your dog has a sensitive stomach. Treating them to something new doesn’t need to lead to an upset tummy before the day is even over.

12 Best Christmas Stocking Fillers for Dogs this Christmas

From tasty treats and cute soft toys to enrichment favourites and a fresh collar or harness for the year ahead, there’s so much that makes Christmas morning extra special for our pups. It’s not only toys and treats that make good stocking fillers, either. Handy little extras like travel water bottles and poo bags earn their place too, since they’re things you’ll keep using well beyond Christmas Day. So, to help you choose the perfect mix of fun, useful goodies, here are the stocking fillers for dogs we’re most excited to wrap up this Christmas.

Hugsmart Christmas Tree Ornament Ball Dog Toy

This clever two-in-one toy brings festive fun straight to your dog’s stocking. On the outside, it’s a soft, plush Christmas ornament perfect for tossing and fetching but inside, it hides a spiky ball that keeps the game going long after the plush layer has been explored.


This Christmas dog toy is perfect if your pup enjoys destroying their toys… because at least this time, there’s something for them on the other side! It’ll keep them busy and happy throughout the holidays, being one of our personal favourite stocking fillers for dogs.

SodaPup Christmas Pine Tree Design Slow Feeder

This pine tree-themed slow feeder bowl is a festive upgrade to your dog’s everyday bowl, with a raised pine tree pattern and winding channels that slow down their eating and add a bit of fun to every meal.


It works just as well with dry, raw or wet food, turning breakfast or dinner into a puzzle your dog will enjoy solving. It’s durable and easy to clean, with a festive design that makes it a dog stocking filler worth keeping out well beyond Christmas Day.

Woof Pupsicle Treat Dispenser Toy

For dogs who love a challenge, and for the humans who love a bit of peace while they get on with it, the Woof Pupsicle is a rubber toy you fill with treats and freeze, then hand over whenever you need them settled and busy for a while, like when everyone’s unwrapping presents or you’re trying to get Christmas dinner on the table.


The Treat Tray and Pop Refill add-ons just make it easier: freeze your dog’s favourite mix in the tray before popping it into the toy, or skip the prep entirely with a ready-made Pop Refill, and you’ve got 30 minutes or more of calm, mess-free licking either way. It’s made from durable, non-toxic rubber, and the whole thing goes straight onto the top shelf of the dishwasher once your dog’s finished with it. It comes in three sizes and several fun colours too.


ZippyPaws Christmas Dog Toy - Tucker the Turkey

We can’t always share the greasy turkey off our own plates with our pups, however much they beg from under the table, but we can give them their own version to get stuck into instead. Tucker is a soft plush turkey with a Blaster squeaker inside and crinkly tail feathers that rustle every time he’s picked up, so he gets his own bit of Christmas dinner excitement without any of the stomach upset the next day.


He’s stitched and embroidered, not printed on, so he holds up to a fair bit of tugging, and he comes in sizes for small, medium and large dogs. Whatever size dog you’ve got at home, there’s a Tucker-sized stocking filler to match.

SodaPup Honey Pot 2.0 Slow Feeder Treat Dispenser

The SodaPup Honey Pot 2.0 looks like a little jar of honey, but fill it with your dog’s favourite treats and it turns into a slow feeder that keeps fast eaters working for their food instead of hoovering it up in ten seconds flat. It’s made from a tough TPE material designed to resist super chewers and even floats.


It comes in four colours (classic yellow, pink and blue or the limited edition purple), and you can freeze it for a longer session or fill it straight from the cupboard when you’re short on time. On Christmas Day, you could stuff it with some plain boiled carrots and peas, mash without butter, or a bit of boiled chicken or turkey inside so your dog gets their own version of Christmas dinner while you enjoy yours!

Zee.Dog Phantom Dog Collar

The Phantom is one of Zee.Dog’s go-to collars, built from soft but strong polyester in a tartan check that mixes teal, red, mustard yellow and navy. It’s got just enough festive feel for Christmas without tipping into a collar you’ll only get one season out of, so it’ll still look right come spring.


It has a 4-point locking buckle that keeps it secure without you having to wrestle with it every walk, and the stainless steel D-ring means it won’t rust or weaken over time. And depending on the breed of your fur baby, there are four sizes to fit everything from a new puppy to a full-grown dog. This is the perfect stocking filler for dogs for those wanting to give their pup’s wardrobe a little refresh in time for the New Year.

ZippyPaws Burrow Christmas Dog Toy

A snuffle-style toy like this taps into your dog’s natural urge to sniff things out, which makes it more mentally tiring than a toy they can just chew through in two minutes. The ZippyPaws Burrow is built around a plush mug of hot cocoa, with three squeaky marshmallows tucked inside for your dog to work out and pull free one at a time, each with its own squeaker.


It’s designed for small and medium-sized dogs, so it suits most stocking-sized pups without feeling oversized. If you tuck it under a blanket or behind a cushion first, there’s an extra layer of searching before they even get to the marshmallows!

Woof HonestChew Ultra-Durable Antler Dog Chew Toy

As tempting as it is to treat your dog to one of Rudolph’s own antlers this Christmas, real chews like that, and rawhide especially, come with their own complications. They can split into sharp pieces or upset a sensitive stomach, whereas the Woof HonestChew has been built to get around both of those problems.


It’s made from food-grade cellulose, vegetable oil and vegetable broth instead of the real thing, so your dog still gets a long, satisfying chew without the petroleum, nylon or rawhide that goes into a lot of alternatives. And as your dog works through it, the chew flakes gradually instead of splintering, and the texture helps clean their teeth at the same time.

SodaPup Christmas Gnome Durable Dog Treat Dispenser

A plain treat makes for a quick snack, but stuff it inside something like this gnome and it turns into a few minutes of some enriching problem-solving instead. The SodaPup Gnome is made from durable rubber with a hollow centre you can fill with dry food, treats or softer foods, so your dog has to work a bit for their reward instead of wolfing it down in one go.


It’s freezer-friendly if you want to stretch the challenge out further, and it floats, which means it doubles up as a fetch toy in the garden or at the park once the decorations come down. At this size, it’s the perfect dog stocking filler.

WOOOF Pigs in Blankets Chicken & Pork Chew Christmas Dog Treats

Pigs in blankets are one of the best parts of Christmas dinner, and WOOOF’s version gives your dog their own. They’re chicken sausages wrapped in pork rind, slow roasted in their own juices, made from 60% chicken and 30% pork, so there’s real meat in every bite instead of filler.


They’re high in protein and suited to dogs of any size, and come in two pack sizes, so you can pick based on how many stockings you’re filling or how many treats you want on hand for the rest of the holidays. They’re a low-cost way to pad out a stocking without reaching for treats you don’t quite trust the ingredients on.

Pet Bakery Cheeky Cheese Paws Dog Treats

We don’t know about you, but in our household, cheese is practically a Christmas essential… and now your dog can join in the fun too. Pet Bakery Cheeky Cheese Paws are handmade, luxury shortbread-style biscuits crafted with real chunks of cheese and no added salt or artificial preservatives.


Crunchy, indulgent and made with simple, high-quality ingredients, they’re perfect for dogs who deserve something special in their stocking. For anyone looking for stocking fillers for dogs that feel a little more gourmet, these are a brilliant choice.

WOOOF Own Christmas Dinner Dog Gift Bundle

If you can’t settle on just one stocking filler, this bundle does the deciding for you. It brings together a SodaPup slow feeder, Coya freeze-dried pork treats, WOOOF’s own natural sausage rolls and a Pork Furr Boost gravy made from human-grade ingredients, so your dog gets their own version of Christmas dinner instead of just another chew.


You get to choose between a pine tree or Santa-themed slow feeder, and the bundle itself is sized for medium and large dogs. The idea is to tip the treats and gravy into the feeder and let your dog work through the whole thing slowly, the same way you’d make the main event of Christmas dinner last a bit longer for everyone else at the table.

Conclusion

There’s no denying that stocking fillers for dogs bring a little extra joy to Christmas morning for everyone, giving both you and your pup another excuse to be excited during the festive season. Filling the stockings up with tasty treats, playful toys and handy accessories means your pup will feel included in the rush and excitement of the day.


Seeing them sniff out a new toy, puzzle over a treat, or enjoy a little festive snack is a reminder that the holidays are for the whole family, including the four-legged members. At WOOOF, we’ve gathered a selection of stocking fillers for dogs that are thoughtful, fun and perfectly suited to your dog’s personality, helping make this Christmas yet another one to remember.

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charlotte harris content writer

The Author: Charlotte Harris

Charlotte has been a writer and dog owner her whole life, so combining these two things together is a dream come true. Her greatest love is her oversized Golden Retriever, Milo, who has a love of tough chews and anything filled with peanut butter!

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What are the best stocking fillers for dogs?

The best stocking fillers mix treats and toys, so your dog gets a bit of everything instead of one type they’ll be bored of by lunchtime. A soft toy or two, a long-lasting chew, a small treat and something like a slow feeder or snuffle mat usually covers it. Matching the mix to your dog’s size, age and chewing style makes it even better suited to them.

Should I get my dog a stocking for Christmas?

Yes, and most dogs love being part of the festive fun. A stocking filled with small treats and toys lets them join in without needing a big, expensive gift, and it gives them something to explore while everyone else opens theirs.

How do I keep my dog safe on Christmas morning?

Christmas morning can get hectic for dogs as much as it is for everyone else, so it helps to have a few things in mind. Human food like chocolate, nuts and raisins should stay well out of reach, and new toys are best kept supervised in case small parts come loose. A long-lasting treat or enrichment toy is a good way to keep them settled while the family’s busy with presents and dinner.

How many stocking fillers should I get my dog?

There’s no fixed number, but three to five small items usually makes for a good stocking without overdoing it, for example a treat, a chew and a toy or two. Quality and variety matter more than quantity, so a well-matched mix beats a stocking stuffed with things your dog won’t be bothered about.

Can puppies have Christmas stocking fillers?

Yes, as long as the items are sized and designed for puppies. Softer chews, smaller toys and treats suited to their age are safer bets than anything meant for an adult dog’s stronger jaws, and frozen or extra-firm chews are best avoided while they’re still teething. The packaging usually gives an age or size recommendation, which is a quick way to check something’s right for them before it goes in the stocking.

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