Of all the Christmas gifts you can give a dog owner, a subscription box is the one that keeps being appreciated long after the decorations come down. January. February. March. Every month there's still a delivery — and every month the dog loses their mind when the box arrives.
Here's everything you need to know about giving a dog subscription box as a Christmas gift.
Why It Works So Well at Christmas
Most Christmas gifts have a shelf life of the day itself, or maybe the week after. A subscription gift has a shelf life of however many months you sign up for. You give it once on Christmas morning. The recipient thinks of you every single month when the next box arrives.
That's extraordinary value for the emotional investment, and it's why subscription gifting has grown so significantly in the UK over the last few years.
How to Give It
There are two clean ways to give a subscription box as a Christmas gift:
Option 1: Set it up directly. Sign up on behalf of the recipient, entering their address. The first box ships within your chosen timeframe. Present it on Christmas Day with a note explaining what's coming — or let the first box be the surprise in January.
Option 2: Give the first box. Order a single box to arrive before Christmas. Wrap it, present it, and include a note about what it is and where to continue. This works well if you're unsure about committing to a longer subscription on someone else's behalf.
Head to our pick your plan page to choose between our puppy plan, adult plan, and tough plan for serious chewers.
What to Know About the Dog First
A subscription box tailored to the right dog is significantly better than a generic one. Before you order, it helps to know the dog's size, age, and whether they have any known food sensitivities. Size matters particularly — toy portions in a large dog box, and large chews in a small dog box, are both wrong.
Ordering in Time for Christmas
Unlike physical gifts, the subscription itself can be set up right up until Christmas — but if you want the first box to arrive before Christmas Day, allow time for dispatch and delivery. We dispatch all orders placed before 2pm on the same working day.
👉 Choose a subscription plan and give the gift that keeps coming
👉 Browse all our Christmas gifts for dogs here
