October 8, 2025
Enter the DogWatch 2025 Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest!
Calling all Halloween-loving pet parents: The 12th Annual DogWatch Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest is here! Share a photo of your dog in his or her costume and you could win a prize for you AND your favorite pet charity.
To enter, post your pet’s Halloween photo in the comments on the post on our Facebook page or via Instagram using the hashtag #DogWatchHalloween2025. You can also enter by emailing your pet’s photo to us.
For the first place winner, we’ll make a $500 donation in your name to the pet charity of your choice, plus you will receive either a gift basket filled with $75 worth of dog treats, toys and goodies OR your choice of a DogWatch Dog Training Collar. It’s a win-win!
Cats and other pet photos are welcome too. Please also include your pet’s name and breed. On Halloween day, we’ll announce the winners! Selected runners-ups will also receive prizes and have their photos shared on our blog and social media, so stay tuned.
The contest ends at 11:59PM EST on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Winners will be announced on Friday, October 31, 2025 on Facebook, Instagram, and right here on DogTails. Check out previous years’ submissions for inspiration. We look forward to seeing your dogs in their Halloween finery!
October 8, 2025
Halloween Costume Safety: How To Keep Your Pet Comfortable During Spooky Season
Jack-o-lanterns, trick-or-treating, decorations, haunted houses, and scary movie marathons. Yes, Halloween is without a doubt one of the most exciting and fun holidays of the year. And, as with everything else, pet owners love to get their four-legged family members in on the festivities. Typically, this means dressing your dog or cat up in a funny, spooky, or cute costume. Before you decide on which costume to dress your pet in, consider these important safety tips!
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August 21, 2025
Back To School: How To Help Your Pet Beat The Blues This Fall
Summer is winding down, the mornings are getting a little cooler, and September is right around the corner. The back-to-school season is an exciting time full of new teachers, new friends, and new possibilities. It also means changes for your four-legged family members.
Changes to your pet’s daily schedule can cause abnormal behavior, new habits, and even depression. Getting your kids ready for school may already be a handful, but don’t forget to prepare your canine and feline family members as well!
Here are FIVE ways to help your pets transition into the fall season.
July 25, 2025
DogTails’ 2025 Summer Reading List For Dog Lovers: The Best Dog Books of the Past 15 Years!
Summer is in full swing, and we’re back with our annual tradition – the DogWatch Summer Reading List for Dog Lovers. Since 2010, we’ve been sharing the latest and greatest novels, memoirs, adventure tales, kids’ books, poetry collections, and more titles all about our favorite subject – DOGS!
This year, to mark the 15th anniversary of our Summer Reading List for Dog Lovers, we’re rounding up our 15 favorite books from years’ past. Check out our list below!