Write for Us Dogs: Dogs Blog Guest Post Guidelines

Unlike most niches, dogs already have plenty of places to pitch. The search brings up pet blogs, puppy and whelping sites and a publication about older pets, all with contributor pages. So why write here? Because most of those sites talk to owners about their own dog. My readers include people who've built a working life around dogs: the walker building a round, the groomer setting up a van, the trainer filling weekend classes. A post that helps them, or helps an owner choose them, has a home here it won't easily find elsewhere.

Not every reader owns a dog, but most of them run something, and a good number run it around animals. They already find their way to my guides on becoming a dog groomer, dog training apps and whether puzzle toys work for bored dogs. They're after advice they can use on the next walk or the next booking.

60-second dogs guest post check

A strong submission can answer yes to all five points:

• Do you train, groom, walk or care for dogs, or write about them from long experience
• Have you kept out medical advice, diagnoses and cures
• Is the breed, age or size of dog clear wherever it matters
• Does your opening line give a dog owner something to do
• Have you left out breeder links and puppy listings

Read the guidelines and submit your guest post.

What we publish

• Puppy training through the first months at home
• Enrichment toys and games for bored or busy dogs
• Choosing a breed that suits your family and your space
• Grooming at home and knowing when to book a groomer
• Walking routines and gear for different sizes of dog
• Days out, holidays and car journeys with a dog
• Starting a dog walking, grooming or training business
• Booking, scheduling and client habits for dog professionals

If your post could be published on any dogs site with the logo swapped, it is not for us.

What we look for in dogs posts

For dogs, the dividing line is usually who the post helps, and these rows show where it falls.

Topic	What gets accepted	What gets declined
Training	Methods you use with real dogs and real owners	Quick fix promises
Enrichment	Toys and games you've tested on bored dogs	A list of toys copied from a shop
Grooming	Home grooming steps and when to call a groomer	Treatment advice for skin or coat problems
Walking	Routines and gear for different dogs	A product promo for one lead
Dog businesses	Starting or running a walking, grooming or training service	Breeder adverts or puppy listings

What we don't accept

• Veterinary or medical advice and cures
• Brand written promotion for dog products
• Pet roundups with no dog focus
• Posts promoting breeders or puppy sales
• Copies of posts that already live on your own site

What you get

• Your article in front of an engaged audience of business owners, marketers and founders
• One relevant, contextual link back to your own site
• A byline and the credibility of an established, high-traffic blog
• Editorial help to make the piece as strong as it can be before it goes live

How to submit

Send your pitch or draft through the contact form. Include the topic, the one specific problem the post solves, and a line on your first-hand experience with it. One idea per pitch works best. You will hear back on whether it is a fit before you write the full draft.

What a strong dogs pitch looks like

A weak pitch says "I'd love to write about the cutest dog breeds for families." A strong one says "I run group walks for six to eight dogs, and I want to explain how I match dogs for a group, the gear I carry on every walk, and what I changed after my first difficult season." One is a brochure. The other is worth reading.

The angles that get accepted fastest

• Matching dogs for a group walk
• Enrichment ideas for a rainy week indoors
• Brushing, bathing and what a groomer checks first
• Settling a new puppy into a busy household
• Harnesses, leads and collars compared for walkers
• Car journeys with a dog who'd rather stay home
• Turning a love of dogs into a walking round
• Questions owners should ask before booking a trainer

Looking for more places to pitch? The sites that accept guest posts page helps you build a shortlist of blogs in your niche.

The traffic behind a placement here

Straight from Google Search Console, 3 to 30 October 2026: this site was shown 3.6 million times in Google results and received 23,300 clicks. That is the readership a dogs post joins. Want a firmer route than a pitch? Sponsored posts and link placements in articles that already rank are available too, and here is how to partner with me.

Frequently asked questions

Does Lilach Bullock accept dog guest posts?

Yes. Dog guest posts are welcome from trainers, groomers, walkers and experienced owners. We publish practical advice on training, enrichment, grooming, walking and dog businesses, and decline veterinary advice, cures and breeder promotion.

What dog topics do you accept?

Puppy training, enrichment, choosing a breed, grooming, walking routines and gear, travelling with a dog and running a dog business. If it helps an owner or a dog professional tomorrow, it fits.

Do you accept pet guest posts about other animals?

Yes, but cats, small pets and general animal care suit the pets page better. This page is for dogs and the people who work with them. The same editor reads every pitch.

How long should a guest post be?

Most accepted posts run between 1,200 and 2,000 words. Length matters less than usefulness: a tight 1,200 word post with one clear lesson beats a 3,000 word overview every time. Use short paragraphs, clear subheadings and at least one real example.

Can I include a link back to my own site?

One contextual link back to your own site is fine when it is relevant and helps the reader. Posts written purely to build a backlink with no real value for the reader are not published.

Do you accept previously published content?

No. Every submission must be original and not published anywhere else first, including your own blog, Medium, LinkedIn or a guest slot on another site. Republished or lightly reworded content gets declined, and we check before anything goes live.

Can I use AI tools to help write my guest post?

You can use AI to help with research or tidying your draft, but the experience, examples and opinions must be yours. Posts that read like generic AI output, with no first-hand detail, are declined.

Do you accept sponsored or commercial partnerships?

Commercial and partnership enquiries are handled separately from editorial guest posts. If you are a brand or agency wanting to work together rather than pitch an article, say so in the contact form and you will get the right details back.

How long does a decision take?

We aim to come back to you within a few working days. If the pitch is specific and clearly written, with the result in the first line, the decision is much faster.

Do you edit guest posts before they go live?

Yes. Every accepted post gets an editorial pass for clarity, structure and accuracy, and you may be asked for an extra example or a missing number. The aim is to make your piece as useful as it can be, not to change your voice.

Can I pitch more than one idea?

Yes, but send them one at a time or as a short numbered list with one line each. The strongest pitch goes first, and a single clear idea with a real result almost always beats several vague ones.

How do I submit a dogs guest post?

Send your pitch through the contact form with the topic, the specific result or lesson you will cover, and a line on your own experience training, grooming, walking or living with dogs. One idea per pitch works best, and you will hear back before you write the full draft.

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