Remember Those Who Serve via Therapy and Service Dogs

As we enjoy another Memorial Day Weekend, please take some time to remember the reasons why we have this Holiday.  To honor those who serve and maintain the peace and safety that allows us all to spend our time enjoying our furry friends.  Here at Hot Dog Collars we have partnered with Pets For Patriots through our  RUFF Program, here, to give back to those who gave us so much.  Through this program, every time you click the link on this page, and then place an order, we will donate 10% of that order total to Pets For Patriots.  PLUS, if[...]

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Helping your Child Deal With The Death of The Family Dog

Of all parenting tasks, one of the toughest is explaining the concept of death to a child. This is a traumatic event; one that we can't kiss and make better. It is a scary, confusing and painful time, especially if this is their first close encounter with death. They know their animal companion is not present in their daily life. But, how can we explain death on a child's level of understanding when the topic is so difficult to deal with ourselves? Children must be encouraged to express their feelings. The way we help them handle grief will influence the[...]

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March 2015 Hottest Dog Photo Contest

This month's winner is Charlie the rescue Bichon/Poodle mix.  Charlies favrotie pasttimes include exploring every square inch of every park in NYC, and of course making everyone fall in love with her!  Thanks to Paige C for the submission and congrats on winning the $50 Store Credit.  Enter your Hot Dog into the Contest here Is your dog a Hot Dog?  We bet they are, so be sure to share your pics with us and we'll pick some lucky Hot Dogs to be displayed on our package inserts, on our Facebook page with over 100,000 followers, on our hot new[...]

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New Puppy Tips

  New Puppy Tips Making the decision to purchase or adopt a new four-legged friend can be equal parts exciting and overwhelming. Bringing an animal companion into your life is extremely meaningful, but the process of training a puppy and acclimating it to your home can be a bit of a challenge. Prior to bringing your new companion home, research the supplies, equipment, tools, and treats you'll need to make sure your home is ready for the time and energy a puppy can demand. With the right preparation, a little patience, and a lot of love, it's possible to help any[...]

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