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 Listen up, doting dog lovers: National Hug Your Hound Day is Sept. 11. Most proud pet parents don’t need a canine-themed holiday to dote on their fur babies, but this day provides a convenient excuse to splurge on the doggos in your life.

This fun holiday is all about spoiling your adorable pups that supply priceless, unconditional love. The sight of an adoring, fur-covered face and a wagging tail to greet you at the end of a long day can set our minds at ease and send our hearts soaring.

If you’re looking for more ways to shower your pooch with love this Hug Your Hound Day, check out these items that your doggie is sure to appreciate. 

Dogs of all ages love to play – but especially when they’re young. This medium puppy dog toy from KONG serves a dual purpose. Its unique rubber formula is the gentlest that KONG offers. It helps teach puppies appropriate chewing behavior and accounts for a puppy’s 28 baby teeth. The bouncy toy also encourages play.

When you need to keep your dog secure but also provide space to exercise, a dog playpen for indoor and outdoor use is a good solution. This model comes in many configurations (octagon, rectangle, or square) to meet a variety of needs. The panels assemble easily without tools and the structure also collapses easily. The versatile and durable pet playpen is made of rust-resistant metal for extra protection.

When dogs are puppies, they have a natural urge to chew. Instead of going for those sneakers, nurture your pup’s instincts and encourage positive chewing habits with this Nylabone X bone chew puppy toy, small. It features an easy-to-hold shape and textured chewing ends that help clean teeth, massage gums, and entertain your puppy. It’s the perfect toy to soothe a teething pup.

Dogs love to munch on snacks. You can entertain your puppy and give them treats with this puppy goodie bone from KONG. Fill the patented “Goodie Grippers” with treats, peanut butter, or paste to extend play and chew time. The toy promotes good chewing behavior and puppies will love “finding” their yummy surprise.

Potty training is one of the most challenging behaviors for pet parents to teach, especially first timers. Thankfully, a helpful tool to achieve success is the puppy potty trainer pad. The antimicrobial and odor-resistant artificial turf looks like grass. With minimal training, you can teach your pup that the mat is an okay place to utilize for relief. Liquid drains to a washable and removable collection tray.

A puppy needs some essential items to transition to their new home. The SmartPetLove snuggle puppy behavioral aid starter kit toy helps ease anxiety and comforts your puppy when they first arrive at a new place. The kit includes a snuggle puppy toy, a blanket, heat packs, a teething aid, and a puppy’s first toy. Help nurture the bond your puppy and family will share with these new-home must-haves.

This adorable movie features a tail-wagging story detailing a puppy’s frolicking holiday. Watch Puppy Playground: A Puppy Christmas with your family and your fur baby to put a cute canine spin on Christmas.

Show your love for your doggie and all things canine with this patriotic American puppy 500-piece jigsaw puzzle portrait, showing three puppies on an American Flag. The completed puzzle boasts a linen finish, and you can store the gap-free pieces in a reusable bag.

Welcome the new addition to your family with all the essentials in this Midwest puppy starter kit, large. The jam-packed set contains everything your canine cutie needs – and is suitable for a large dog. Items include a leash, collar, dog bed, two dog bowls, a seven-pack of training pads, and so much more.

When you’re done giving your dog as many hugs as possible on Hug Your Hound Day, you can pamper your pup a little more with any of these canine-loving essentials.

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