Seasonal

Calling all Halloween-loving pets and pet parents – the DogWatch 2018 Halloween Photo Contest is here! Starting today, share a photo of your dog in his or her costume on our Facebook wall or via Instagram using the hashtag #DogWatchHalloween. Cats and other pet photos are welcome too. Please also include your pet’s name and breed. The DogWatch team will share the photos on Facebook all month long, and after Halloween, we’ll announce the winners.

The first place winner will receive either a gift basket filled with $75 worth of dog treats, toys and goodies OR your choice of a DogWatch Training Product. And new this year, a $100 donation will be made in the winner’s name to a pet-related charity of their choice.

Selected runners-up photos will also be shared on our blog and social media, so stay tuned.

The contest ends at 12:00PM Thursday, November 1, 2018. Winners will be announced on Friday, November 2, 2018 on our Facebook page and right here on DogTails. We look forward to seeing your dogs in their Halloween finery! Read post »

September is National Preparedness Month, which encourages people to take steps to prepare for emergencies. Pet safety is an important part of DogWatch’s mission, so we’re spreading the word!

One important thing you can do today is to create a pet emergency kit that you can quickly grab in the event of an evacuation or other emergency. Here’s a list of items to include in your kit, per this guide from the ASPCA:  Read post »

Picture this: it’s a lovely summer day, and you’re sitting in your backyard in a comfy chair with your pet relaxing by your side. Sounds delightful, right? Well, we want to help you achieve this summertime bliss with our annual Summer Reading List for Dog Lovers. Check out this year’s picks below and share your favorite dog-themed books in the comments and on Facebook! Read post »

It’s that time of year…peak moving season, that is! Planning for a move is a big task, and DogTails is here to help! Whether you’re moving to an apartment down the street or relocating across the country, read our tips to help prepare your pets for the big day. Follow this advice to help make this transition as smooth as possible for your precious pup, and for your faithful feline, too! Read post »