Bark Bark Bark! Why Your Dog Barks and How To Fix It

Barking is a natural way for dogs to communicate their emotions. Whileit's something to be expected, excessive barking can be troublesome for petowners and annoying for neighbors. To manage your pet's barking issue, it helpsto understand why canines bark to get to the root of the behavioralproblem. Common Reasons Why Dogs Bark Dogs use various types of vocal communication, including howling,grunting, whining, and barking. Younger pups tend to make loud crying noises,especially when they feel upset. Some breeds are more inclined to bark easilydue to the way they have been bred and trained as watchdogs or herdingdogs. Dogs bark in[...]

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Vato is the October 2016 Hottest Dog Contest Winner!

The October 2016 Hottest Dog Contest winner is Vato! Mom Paola says "This dog changed my life. He makes everyone smile and he is so unique, best dog humor ever, best attitude, he does what he wants and he also speaks way too much! He is currently 4 years old and everyone that knows him, loves him, so I wanted more people to see this smiley, disobedient head that just drives me crazy. I love him!" Enter your Hot Dog into the Contest here Can your pup sit for quick pic and say #ImAHotDog?  Well, can they at least sit[...]

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January 2015 Hottest Dog Photo Contest

This month's winner is Charlotte, who 'loves looking at the camera' according to lucky owner Bill K. She is seen on our contest page sporting a Green Daisy Dog Collar, one of our all time best sellers!".  Enter your Hot Dog into the Contest here Your photos have a chance to be displayed on our package inserts, on our Facebook page with over 100,000 followers, on our hot new Instagram account, on a Twitter account being picked up by popular online newspapers, and of course you could win a $50 Gift Certificate to HotDogCollars.com.  Check out all the details at[...]

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