He’s wet, he’s muddy, and he’s heading straight for a couch or bed near you.
Wet and muddy dogs seem magnetically drawn to clean, dry surfaces—while freshly washed and fluffed dogs discover every puddle and dripping hose in sight. What’s up with that?
We’re pleased to welcome the return of Follow My Lead, purveyors of custom Biothane leads and collars—quite possibly the best collars and leashes you’ll ever own.
The challenge: It seems to be a law of nature—dry dogs seek out anything soggy, while wet or muddy ones make a beeline for soft furnishings. Your mission is to capture this “opposites attract” chaos in a single, creative photo—and don’t forget to include the sign.
The prize: A 20 foot longline, leash, and custom collar, both 100% customizable!
The Dreaded Small Print You Must Read To Enter
•••• This contest happens on May 1 on our Facebook page. It is open to US residents only;
•••• One entry per person; You may enter four different photo challenges,
•••• When submitting your photo entry on Facebook, you must indicate the name of this contest, Follow My Lead’s “Wet Dog Doing Dry Things/Dry Dog Doing Wet Things” Photo Challenge 2026;
•••• Your entry must be for the 2026 contest. Photos submitted from previous years’ contests will be disqualified, and yes, we remember photos from one year to the next;
•••• Within the photo, your image must include a purebred dog and one of the following either downloaded from the link or handmade:
The “Happy National Purebred D♥g Day” sign
The “I L♥ve My Purebred Dog” sign
Or any official National Purebred Dog Day item available here.
•••• No photoshopping, and no photoshopping the required sign over your photo entry. Be creative with how you use it, but our judges, David Frei, co-host of NBC’s National Dog Show, and veteran Westminster Kennel Club photographer, Jack Grassa, must see what you actually shot with your camera;
•••• Many people may help you take your photo, but the prize goes to the person submitting the winning photograph;
•••• Entering this contest implies consent that your photo may be shared on NPDD’s social media platforms and by Follow My Lead;
•••• A full explanation of how, when, and where to submit your entry can be read here;
•••• Important! You and your dog should have safe fun when composing your entry!
•••• Judges’ decisions are final
PhotoContest2026
Muddy dog photo by ArmanWerthPhotography/iStock