Fall

Pet parents who love Halloween, listen up: The 10th Annual DogWatch Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest is here! Starting today (Friday the 13th!), share a photo of your dog in his or her costume in the comments on the post on our Facebook page or via Instagram using the hashtag #DogWatchHalloween2023. 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!

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 Training Product. It’s a win-win!

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 Sunday, October 29, 2023. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 on our Facebook page and right here on DogTails. Check out previous years’ submissions for inspiration. We look forward to seeing your dogs in their Halloween finery! Read post »

Want to pamper your pup with homemade recipes that will make him or her smile? The DogWatch team browsed some of our favorite blogs and found some yummy dog treat recipes for you to try at home. Check out these delicious, dog-friendly recipes featuring fresh fall ingredients: pumpkin, butternut and acorn squash, sweet potatoes and apples! Read post »

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It’s almost Thanksgiving, and folks around the country are preparing for their annual feast to be shared with family and loved ones. Of course, your dog is included among your loved ones. Should he be included in the meal as well?

In fact, there are a number of Thanksgiving foods that you can safely share with your furry family member. We’ve compiled a list of classic Thanksgiving foods that are safe for dogs, and foods that they shouldn’t eat. So go ahead and put together that special holiday bowl for your pup – in moderation, of course!
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