One of the entries for the All Pets Considered Gingerbread Doghouse Competition.

Bark On Mulford in Rockford, IL, hosted the Grinch for holiday photos this year. Shoppers made a donation to a local rescue for the photo op.

Santa was on the scene, too, at Bark On Mulford in Rockford, IL. Proceeds benefitted a local rescue.

Bark On Mulford in Rockford, IL, also decorated its popular pickup truck selfie set for the holidays.

The Giving Tree at Bark On Mulford in Rockford, IL, collected donations for a local rescue.

Wet Nose in Geneva, IL, has become known for its fancy holiday meals for pets. This year, they were available by pre-order and as a gift with purchase over $100.

Notorious D.O.G. in  Williamsville, NY, added a little Clark Griswold to its holiday displays this year.

Dogs By Design in Irwin, PA, held a Candy Cane Discount Day. Shoppers picked a candy cane and got the discount taped to it.

Dogs By Design in Irwin, PA, drew in shoppers with its window display.

Dogs By Design in Irwin, PA, hosted photos with Rudolph.

Lucky Dogs in Skaneateles, NY, always attracts shoppers with its holiday window. This year was no different.

Groomers at Lucky Dogs in Skaneateles, NY, used the PhotoRoom app to easily create festive holiday photos of clients.

Another creation by the Lucky Dogs groomers and app.

Each purchase of a holiday product at Pawsitively Scrumptious in Crestview, FL, came with an entry to win this giant Hugglehounds toy.

Treat Play Love in Grand Forks, ND, held a Letters to Santa promotion.

Treat Play Love shoppers who “sent” a letter had a chance to win a Christmas prize package based on that letter.

Queenie’s Pets in Philadelphia, PA, has a center for all things holiday.

Holiday gift baskets at Queenie’s Pets in Philadelphia, PA, come with a raffle entry for holiday prizes.

Roxie’s Barkery in North Adams, MA, hosted Santa for photo sessions. Each dog got a mini frosted cookie box. The pre-booked event sells out each year.

Roxie’s Barkery in North Adams, MA, also held flash sales during the holiday season.

Sweet Paws Bakery in Gainsville, FL, put up an Angel Tree for a local rescue.

Noe Valley Pet Company in San Francisco, CA, helped its Jewish shoppers celebrate Hanukkah.

Mutts and Co. stores in Ohio put a holiday spin on its walk-in nail services. Time to get the nails done for holiday parties!

Lucky Dog Pet Grocery & Bakery in Lawrence, KS, put up a Giving Tree for a local rescue, matching each donation.

Hipster Hound in Savannah, GA, held a Secret Santa promotion. Fun!

What a lovely holiday tree at Pawz on Main in Cottonwood, AZ.

Happy Dog Barkery in Downers Grove, IL, held a staff door decorating contest for the holidays. The winning door!

For Healthy Pets in Wetumpka, AL, put a Grinch theme on its holiday selfie station.

As did Barkers Anonymous in Hendersonville, NC.

Mares Z Doats in Marquette, MI, hosted a holiday photo set for customers.