The Ultimate Dog Dad Gift Guide
The coolest gear for Father’s Day, from high-tech gadgets to high-fashion accessories.
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Dog dads are dads too! Get them something special this Father’s Day— June 20th — that they’ll be proud to show off almost as much as their pup. We rounded up the best gifts, from high-tech gadgets to high-fashion accessories, that dog dads and their sidekicks will look cool sporting well beyond the holiday.
Btw, our editors (and their pets) picked out these products. They ’re always in stock at the time we publish, but there’s a chance they’ll sell out. If you do buy through our links, we may earn a commission. (We’ve got a lot of toys to buy over here, you know?)
Perfect for the outdoorsy dog (and dog dad), this bed is covered in a classic Pendleton print named after one of America’s great national parks and, unlike most dog beds, it actually looks good. Like, really good. Rustic-cabin-in-the-woods good. And if this particular print or park isn’t your jam, Pendleton has tons of other great options to fit whatever color scheme your dog dad is going for.
How much do you spend on your pet per year?
Think of this as a smartphone for your dog. With GPS tracking and health monitoring, you’ll always know where your dog is and what they’ve been up to. This includes excessive scratching, licking, drinking, sleep pacing, and any other changes in behavior that you might want to bring up with your vet. *
Even if he doesn’t look like his dog, it’s still a fun game for a dinner party or night in. Also, he totally looks like his dog.
Because your dog is fancy and cold and wants to match his daddy, who is also fancy and cold. I mean, not cold right now, because summer is just starting. But winter, as they say, is coming. And the family that Monclers together stays together.
So cute. So stupid. So perfect for some dude’s refrigerator.
Because he loves his dog, but he also loves his car. Scratchproof and non-slip, this backseat dog hammock is great for cars, trucks, and SUVs. Not to mention, resale values!
Any trainer will tell you that a tired dog is a happy dog. This ball launcher is a great way to get them the exercise they need, allowing a dog dad to throw the ball way farther than they ever could with their arm alone. The best part? They never even have to touch the slobbered, mud-caked thing.
The world is opening up again, and for many dogs that means more time home alone. This treat-tossing, full HD wifi pet camera will help keep track of a dog no matter where dad is. It also comes with two-way audio, so he can tell them what a good dog they are from afar.
Brooklyn-based portrait artist Hannah Stahl has an MFA from the New York Academy of Art and can turn a photo of a beloved dog (or cat or human) into a work of art worthy of hanging above the fireplace. Pricing depends on size, composition, and framing, so you’ll need to work that out with Hannah directly, but her work is impeccable and something to be cherished well beyond Father’s Day.
Artwork: Hannah Stahl / Huund Portraits
* Whistle is a Kinship brand. We think their products are pretty cool, but we don’t play favorites. So, when a product has family ties, we’ll be real with you.
Charles Manning
Charles Manning is an actor and writer based in New York City. In his free time he likes to cook, go swimming at the public pool, volunteer at the LGBTQ senior center, and foster senior and special-needs cats. His work has previously appeared in Cosmopolitan, Elle, Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar, Seventeen, and Nylon.
