Winter walking Tips, Tricks & Must-Haves that will make your tail wag!

1.) PAW PROTECTION: Paw protection is essential for winter walking. During the winter our pet’s paws come into contact with the cold, snow, road salt and more. It’s no wonder their paws can become raw and chapped this time of year! This doesn’t mean you have to forgo your walks, however. Your options include booties and paw balm for your pup to keep their paws supple and pain free!

(Pictured: Wagwellies by Wagwear)

2.) WARMTH: We bundle up before stepping...

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With Howl-O-Ween just around the corner, Hot Diggity is gearing up for the annual Howl-O-Ween Parade and Costume Contest! Don’t worry, we still have some items available for last minute shopping. Whether you decide to go festive, funny or a little bit spooky, we are here to help. Here are a few of our quick and easy costume ideas that are sure to put a smile on your Jack-O-Lantern. 

1. Rock Star

Rock on, little doggy! Halloween is just one day, but Rock n’ Roll is forever. This collar, harness and leash set make a statement year round....

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Hey Summer…we’ve missed you!

Memorial Day Weekend….the unofficial start of summer and all things fun!  We trudge through winter just waiting for this weekend to fire up the grills, open the pools and dust off the beach chairs. Your dog has also been trudging through winter waiting to stretch his legs and romp in the sunshine, right? Make this weekend as fun for him as it is for you. We’ve rounded up 5 great ways to help him celebrate the big weekend!

Indulge in Yummy Treats

How adorable are these watermelon bakery goodies? ...

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Say hello to the newest members of the Hot Diggity family - Corissa and Clancy! We're thrilled to welcome Corissa Bubenick as the new boutique manager and her pint-sized sidekick, Clancy, who joins her daily in the shop. We caught up with Corissa to find out more about her, what she's looking forward to in her new position and her four legged fam. Here's what she had to say.

What were you doing before joining Hot Diggity?

Before Hot Diggity I had been out of college for a year where I got a degree in...

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Marathon Monday…one of our favorite days of the year! How can you not be inspired watching thousands of determined runners pounding the pavement towards Boylston?  Every year It inspires us to lace up our sneaks and hit the road. And this year it got us thinking, hey, why not bring the pup?

We did some research about what to know before taking your dog from couch to 5K.  Here are some tips we’d like to pass along.

Consider these issues BEFORE you hit the road!

Not every dog is cut out for running. Consider...

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Hit the Beach NOW with your Pup

Knock on wood, but we escaped the New England winter relatively unscathed here on Cape Cod. Apart from a couple of quick storms that blew through, we’ve enjoyed some unusually spring-like temps. That’s been pretty awesome because one of our favorite things about a Cape Cod winter is the opportunity to roam the beaches with our pups.  Sadly, most beaches are “dogs NOT allowed” during the summer months, so it’s wonderful to see them romp in the sand...

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If you think brushing a dog’s teeth is for foo-foo dogs, think again! Vets now know that a dog’s oral health is linked to all sorts of internal body parts. Think of the reasons you brush your teeth twice a day --  to ward off plaque, tarter, tooth aches, unnecessary trips to the dentist and bad breath. Turns out your dog’s choppers need the same attention for the very same reasons. In light of Pet Dental Health Month, we remind you of five good reasons to start brushing and 5 ways to...

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Dogs will take to the world’s biggest stage this week at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. They’ll be perfectly coiffed, perfectly stacked and perfectly styled. But hey, we don’t think you need Westminster creds to be fabulous! We checked in with two of our awesome groomers, Samantha and Amanda, for some show quality grooming tips you can do at home (or at the Dig’s Dog Wash)! Here’s what our seasoned pros had to say:

Their hands down favorite product: The Stuff

No kidding,...

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Hey winter, we have a love/hate relationship with you. While we love a romp in the snow and snuggling by the fire with our humans, we resent what you do to beautiful coats. You strip us of our natural oils and dehydrate our once shiny fur. And we’ve come to know that our parents would much rather snuggle with us when we’re shiny and clean!

That’s right, your dog feels the effects of old man winter as much as you do. Have you noticed his skin getting flaky? His coat looking dull? Just like...

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