Our puzzle toys were big sellers as the temps dropped outside and mental exercise toys became a main source of exercise. We love Trixie puzzles; prices range from $15 to $30. —Johnna Devereaux, Fetch, RI, Richmond, RI
- Nulo treats. We offered them at “Buy 1 Get 1” — $1.99 to $12.99. —Debbie Fazica, Pet X Supply & Tack, Howell, MI
- Charming Pet Products’ Holiday Bottle Bros Dog Toys. The irresistible squeaker and bottle crackle satisfy all dogs and drive humans crazy! It’s high quality, and people just love the fun characters. —Kara Holland, Pittsboro Pet Supply, Pittsboro, NC
- Freeze-dried has picked up a lot in the past few months. Specifically, Primal, Northwest Naturals and Smallbatch. Freeze-dried is great for using as toppers or for raw feeders on the go. —Sherry Redwine, Odyssey Pets, Dallas, TX
- Colorado Hemp Honey. We can’t keep the sticks in stock! —Nancy Guinn, Dog Krazy, Fredericksburg, VA
- Answers goat’s milk and Super Snouts CBD products. No promotions needed, really. —Diana Farrar, Fifi & Fido’s Pet Boutique, San Antonio, TX
- We did a buy-more-save-more sale on all bulk chews, cat food pouches and Thanksgiving grab-and-go bundles. —Michelle Pelletier, Bentley’s Pet Stuff, Grafton, WI
- Gooby fleece sweaters are our No. 1 now. Ordered $1,500 (wholesale) in three weeks to restock. Everyone loves them, from small teacup dogs to 130-pound Great Danes. We did one promotion for two days on it, but otherwise, we sell them all day long at $14.95-$24.95. —Eric Mack, Purrfect Bark, Columbus, NC
- Vital Essentials. We sold items from the raw bar as BOGO. —Sandy House, The Store at Paws, Hamden, CT
- My best-selling products were Pet Releaf’s CBD oil and Edibites. It absolutely helps customers’ pets with health issues and also helps them have an overall sense of well-being. I have many repeat customers who are extremely happy with the results. —Jan A. Hopper, Living Pawsitively, Lafayette, NJ
- Fromm’s new treats, Crunchy O’s, surprised us. Had to place a reorder order in just a couple of weeks. Three flavors that look like Cheerios and 2 calories each at less than $6. —Nancy Okun, Cats n Dogs, Port Charlotte, FL
- Chews — bullies and tendons — from The Natural Dog Company have been doing really well all year. The bullies are thick and odor-free, and the tendons are also good sized, and both offer a lot of bang for the buck! —Shane Somerville, Paddywack, Mill Creek, WA
- Our No. 1 product is Benebones — all of them! A big selling point for us is that the owner of Benebones comes from an area that is not too far from our stores. Customers love that — also, the fact that they are made in the USA. My customers call it their doggie crack! —Sue Hepner, Cool Dog Gear, Roslyn, PA
- Our biggest selling item was the Jones Beef Woofers. We sell them for 99 cents each, and people buy them by the case (at a 10 percent discount). We used to give these out to sample a couple years ago, and the owners loved it. They usually ended up buying half a dozen right on the spot! —Diane Marcin, Benny’s Pet Depot, Mechanicsburg, PA
- A new brand of bully sticks, Bark n Big. Giant, clean sticks locally sourced from Colorado, with a great price point. —Greg Gorski, Cody Pet Depot, Cody, WY
- Our best-selling product was the Kurgo Reversible Loft Jacket for Dogs. We have had some very rainy and cold (for our region) weather. These lightweight jackets are water resistant and easy to put on. They come in several vibrant colors and are easy to display. I did a Facebook Live and used my pug as a model wearing one of the jackets. The next day, we sold more than we had all last season. —Wendy Megyese, Muttigans, Emerald Isle, NC
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