Collaboration

Happy Dog Tips is built around one simple goal: helping dog owners raise happier, healthier, better-behaved companions through practical, well-researched content. We work with a small number of brands, agencies, and creators each year whose products or expertise genuinely serve that goal. If you think your work belongs alongside ours, this page explains what we look for, how we handle sponsored or gifted content, and how to reach us.

Who We Like to Work With

We welcome outreach from teams and individuals connected to the dog and pet-care world. This typically includes:

• Pet food, treat, and nutrition brands with transparent sourcing and ingredient information
• Makers of dog gear, training tools, grooming products, and home-safety items
• Veterinarians, certified trainers, and canine behaviorists offering expert commentary or guest insight
• Animal shelters, rescues, and welfare organizations with awareness campaigns
• Photographers and illustrators who can contribute original, dog-related imagery
• Agencies representing any of the above categories

We are generally not a fit for products unrelated to dogs or pet care, generic link-building requests with no relevant content angle, or campaigns that ask us to publish claims we cannot independently verify. If you are unsure whether your brand fits, read through our About Us page to get a feel for our mission and audience before you pitch.

Types of Collaboration We Consider

We keep things flexible because good ideas come in different shapes. Depending on the fit, we may consider:

• Sponsored articles or product features written in our own editorial voice
• Expert-contributed guest posts, quotes, or interviews from veterinary or training professionals
• Product reviews based on items sent for genuine, hands-on testing
• Affiliate partnerships for products we already trust and would recommend regardless of compensation
• Co-branded guides, checklists, or seasonal content around dog health, training, or safety
• Social and Pinterest collaborations that align with our existing content style

We do not accept pay-for-placement deals that require us to publish false or misleading claims, nor do we guarantee positive coverage in exchange for free products. Every piece we publish, sponsored or not, has to meet the same bar of usefulness and accuracy we hold ourselves to under our Editorial Policy.

Content Standards We Hold For Every Collaboration

Because our readers rely on us for advice that affects real animals, we are careful about accuracy, tone, and safety in anything we publish, including partner content. Specifically, we ask that any collaboration:

• Avoids exaggerated health claims or promises about training outcomes that cannot be reasonably guaranteed
• Includes clear sourcing for any nutritional, medical, or behavioral statements
• Recommends consulting a licensed veterinarian for anything related to a dog's health, diet changes, medication, or symptoms
• Respects our house style: clear, warm, and genuinely useful rather than salesy
• Fits naturally within the topics we already cover, rather than being forced into unrelated posts

These standards exist for the same reason our Disclaimer does: dog care advice can have real consequences, and we take that responsibility seriously, whether the content is fully independent or part of a paid partnership.

Transparency and Disclosure

Honesty with our readers is non-negotiable. Any sponsored post, gifted product review, or affiliate relationship is clearly labeled as such within the article itself, and the broader terms of these relationships are explained on our Disclosure page. If a piece contains affiliate links, we also follow the practices described in our Affiliate Disclaimer, so readers always know when a link may earn us a commission. We expect partners to be comfortable with this level of transparency; we will not publish undisclosed advertising, and we will not remove disclosure language as part of a deal.

What We Need From You

To help us evaluate a proposal quickly and fairly, please include the following in your first message:

• A short introduction to your brand, organization, or personal work
• The specific type of collaboration you have in mind
• Relevant links: your website, product pages, social profiles, or past collaborations
• Any timeline or campaign details we should be aware of
• Whether the collaboration involves a free product, paid placement, or both

Proposals that are personalized to our site and show that you have actually read some of our content tend to get a faster, warmer response than generic mass-sent pitches.

How to Reach Us

The most reliable way to start a conversation is by emailing us directly at [email protected] with the details above. You can also find general contact information on our Contact page if you have questions before sending a full proposal. We read every message personally, though our small team means it can take a little time to reply, especially during busy content seasons.

Before reaching out, it is worth briefly reviewing our Terms of Use and Community Guidelines, since any collaborative content published on the site is expected to align with the same standards we hold for our own writing and for the community around it. We look forward to hearing about ideas that can genuinely help dogs and the people who love them.