Hot Dog Blog

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...

You’re going to be the proud new pet parent of a pup, CONGRATS! After getting their bedding, food stuffs, toys and vet appointments all in order, you’re now left with one of the more exciting (and challenging) tasks: naming your furry family member. You want to make sure you get it right, but after a couple of days with your pooch, you still haven’t settled on any one name. No sweat! From answering these 10 questions, you’ll find...

Think of all the people you know. Unless they legally sought a name change, no one has had the opportunity to name themselves. The name-giving task is left to our guardians, and not everyone is lucky in the selection. When it comes right down to it, it’s really no different for our dogs. They don’t get a say in what they’re named, and it’s unfortunate, especially when a name can mean so much. Think of it this way: does it reall...

If you’ve been out on the lake or hitting the nature trails with your canine companion recently, you’ve probably noticed other owners and their pups in matching gear. It’s not just during the summer either; dogs seem to be rocking their new outfits year round: Puffy jackets in the winter, long socks in the spring and life jackets in the summer—dog clothing has come to stay. Want to dress your dog to the nines and stay in your budg...

As I’m sure you’re already well aware, the dog collar is the must-have accessory of any dog. Be it the teeny tiny Chihuahua or the muscular Rottweiler, every dog requires a good collar. You’ve probably already learned from trial and error that designer dog collars are the only way to go. A well-made and versatile dog collar shows how much you care for your pooch and the lengths you’re willing to go to spoil them rotten! Find...