Hot Dog Blog

Dog ownership is about more than having the prerequisite food and water bowls, leash and collar. Dog ownership requires that you take care of and love your dog through thick and thin. This is old news for the experienced dog owner, but for the new or soon-to-be puppy parents reading, the better prepared you are for #doglife, the happier you and your pup will be. Here are five pet products that’ll make dog ownership every bit as fun and wonde...

The world can sometimes be a complicated and frustrating place; but thankfully all that melts away when you look at your four-legged friend. Dogs are a boundless source of unconditional love and affection. It’s truly amazing how a few minutes of puppy time can turn your whole day around. So, it’s no surprise that some people choose to photograph and scrapbook their pets. This can either be a physical arts-and-crafts project or a digital hobb...

There’s nothing cuter than a pleasantly plump puppy with squishy cheeks and a round belly. But what happens if that baby fat never goes away? What if your canine companion actually starts to pack on the pounds over time? Don’t worry, you wouldn’t be alone. The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention found that over half (54 percent) of dogs were overweight or obese in 2015. Besides extra poundage being bad for your dog’s health, it may make t...

If you had to choose, what do you think is your pupper’s favorite time of day? Are they most feisty early in the morning, or does your doggo get their tail wag on in the evening? More than likely their favorite time of day is whenever you’re home—they’re just always so happy to see you! But, to really answer the question posed above: you’ve probably noticed your pup get the most noticeably animated when you whip the leash out for a walk! A...

Shelter dogs still waiting to be placed in their forever homes have a “ruff” time getting adopted for one of three reasons: -The dog is not a puppy -The dog’s breed is misunderstood by the general public -The dog has special needs 2.7 million companion animals (dogs and cats) are euthanized every year due to shelter overpopulation. The animals that are selected for euthanasia are the sick, feeble and disabled. The dogs that have the sl...