About Us

Boost the fun-factor of having a dog

Let your inner doggie DIY shine!

Each week we show you how to make easy, budget-friendly crafts, interactive toys, and tasty recipes that honor your love of pups. The site is packed with inspiration, reviews, tips, and step-by-step guides to kick-start your creativity and help you create unique goods.

And as a way of giving back to the dog-loving community, we regularly shine a light on entrepreneurs and small dog companies who do big things for pups and their people.

Why we do it

Dogs are family - and live in our hearts as much as our homes. They offer unconditional love and do sweet and silly things that make us laugh every day. From puppyhood to the golden years, dogs deserve to be rewarded with the best life ever…whether that’s handcrafted toys, healthy homemade treats, or thoughtfully designed products from people that care.

Our Dedication

We believe being a pet parent can be fun! And we’re dedicated to helping you celebrate the life you share with dogs through quick and easy-to-make canine crafts. In a matter of minutes, you can shower your pup with one-of-a-kind items you make yourself. It’s a wonderful way of returning the same boundless, tail-waggin’, always-by-your-side kinda love your furry friend gives you every day.

The co-founders

Hiya! We’re Patti Quinn and Hilary Buchholz, two devoted dog moms and long-time friends who founded Hound Hugger DIY. When you are kindred spirits with someone, life can be magical. Ordinary days seem more fun… there’s a spring in your step, joy in your heart, and you laugh a bit more. Just like life with pups, right?!

Hound Hugger DIY was inspired by our deep fondness for all-things-dog AND for gettin’ crafty. We love sharing our ideas for dog-themed crafts, wreaths, toys, treats, DIY and more! Each mutt-lovers masterpiece we create celebrates the life and bond we share with our furry BFFs.

After all, we believe a dog makes a home – they truly are one of the family. That’s why we strive to bring you helpful, happy things for you and your cuddly companions to enjoy.

xoxo