Famous Online, Delicious IRL: Woof Gang Launches Iconic Dog Treat Collab

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 23, 2025--

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, the leading destination for personalized grooming and all-natural treats, just dropped a limited-edition collection that has tails wagging from TikTok to treat aisle. Introducing the first-of-its-kind influencer treat collab, designed in partnership with three of social media’s most cherished dogs: @tikatheiggy, @akirablackpit, @dexterthebalancingdog.

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Each superstar pup worked with Woof Gang to craft a signature treat that reflects their unique personality, favorite flavors, and online persona. All treats are made in the USA with premium, all-natural ingredients and come in three standout varieties:

“These are more than just treats, they’re stories told through flavor,” said Ricardo Azevedo, CEO of Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming. “Our customers have always looked to us for fun, flavor-forward and wholesome snacks. We’ve also seen how much they connect with the dogs they follow online. So, we listened and built a collection that brings their favorite internet icons into their homes in a truly personal and delicious way. As the leader in pet wellness and the best place for dog treats, we’re proud to bring fandom and flavor together in a way the pet world hasn’t seen before.”

The treats are now available for a limited time at participating Woof Gang stores across the U.S. Each treat pouch is wheat, corn, and soy-free, with no artificial ingredients or preservatives because your pup deserves the best, period.

To celebrate the launch, Woof Gang is throwing the ultimate treat party and every pup is invited. We’re kicking things off with a nationwide sweepstakes, where fans can enter online for a chance to win the complete Influencer Treat Collection, plus a curated assortment of Woof Gang’s most drool-worthy snacks, all made with the same premium, all-natural ingredients we’re known for. No purchase necessary. Enter at www.stores.woofgangbakery.com/thetreats

And the celebration doesn’t stop there. On October 4–5, Woof Gang is heading to PetCon Los Angeles, the biggest event of the year for pet lovers and the perfect stage for our first-of-its-kind collab. Swing by our booth to explore the treats, meet the team, and snag limited-edition merch. You might even catch a surprise appearance from one of the pup stars themselves, so bring your camera, your dog, and your best red-carpet energy.

To learn more about Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, visit www.woofgangbakery.com.

About Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming

Founded in 2007, Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming is the leading specialty retailer of exclusive gourmet treats, pet food, pet supplies, and professional pet grooming in North America, with more than 450 locations open or under development in the United States. Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming has been recognized as a top 10 retailer by Pet Business Media and one of the nation’s fastest-growing pet chains by Pet Insight magazine. The franchise also received the Retailer of the Year Franchise Award from Pet Product News and Best Overall Multi-Unit Retailer and Multiservice Excellence Award from Pet Business Media. In 2024, Woof Gang earned a placement in Entrepreneur’s 45th annual Franchise 500® Ranking for the second consecutive year. Additionally, in 2024, it secured a spot in the Franchise Times Top 400 for the third year in a row. Woof Gang is renowned for its exclusive line of gourmet treats and its mission to provide professional pet grooming and high-quality products that enhance the well-being, health, and happiness of beloved animal companions—and how they look!

Introducing Woof Gang’s first-ever influencer dog treat collection: three flavor-packed snacks inspired by @akirablackpit, @dexterthebalancingdog, and @tikatheiggy, crafted with real ingredients and serious personality.

HONOLULU (AP) — Chris Gotterup opened the new PGA Tour season with three big birdies on the back nine that carried him to a 6-under 64 and a two-shot victory in the Sony Open, his third straight season with a victory as he moves closer to golf's A-list.

Gotterup was two shots behind when he took advantage of a collapse by 54-hole leader Davis Riley and then poured it on with a mixture of power and putting along the back nine of breezy Waialae Country Club to keep everyone else from catching him.

Gotterup, who finished at 16-under 264, moves to No. 17 in the world. He was at No. 195 in the world when he left the Sony Open a year ago.

“I just felt like this week I was in a good frame of mind, just happy to be here,” Gotterup said. “I felt like I was in control of my brain, which is the most important thing. I drove it great and made some putts when it mattered.”

Ryan Gerard birdied his last two holes for a 65 to finish alone in second. He flew to Mauritius at the end of last year and was runner-up to move into the top 50 and secure a spot in his first Masters. Now he's just outside the top 30.

Patrick Rodgers had another chance at his first PGA Tour victory, but he went without a birdie on the back nine until the final hole. He closed with a 65 to finish third.

Gotterup won the Scottish Open last year by outplaying Rory McIlroy, and he won the opposite-field Myrtle Beach Classic in his rookie season.

Riley started with a two-shot lead and stayed two ahead with a pair of birdies through the opening five holes. And then it all fell part quickly — three-putt bogeys from long range on the sixth and seventh, and a wild tee shot into the trees that led to double bogey on the eighth.

That stretch took from two shots ahead to three shots behind, and Riley never caught up.

Gotterup had a host of players chasing him, but not for long. Even on an old-school Waialae course with doglegs framed by royal palms, he pounded away with tee shots of 330-plus yards early on the back nine. But it was his putter that ultimately made a difference.

Gotterup holed a 20-footer on No. 12, and then poured in a 25-foot putt on the 13th, the toughest hole on the course. He all but clinched it with a tee shot that landed perfectly between the pin and the bunker on the par-3 17th for a final birdie.

The Sony Open was the latest start to the PGA Tour season because The Sentry at Kapalua on Maui was canceled due to a water dispute that had the course brown in September.

The final round at Waialae was played under a vibe that this might be the last of Hawaii on the tour. The Sony Open title sponsorship expires this year, and there is a movement to start the tour season later than ever in 2027 and going forward, either right before or after the Super Bowl.

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Patrick Rodgers reacts on the 13th green during the fourth round of the Sony Open golf event at the Waialae Country Club in Honolulu, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Ryan Gerard hits on the 18th hole during the fourth round of the Sony Open golf event at the Waialae Country Club in Honolulu, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Chris Gotterup reacts after winning the Sony Open golf event at the Waialae Country Club in Honolulu, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Chris Gotterup hits from the 14th tee during the fourth round of the Sony Open golf event at the Waialae Country Club in Honolulu, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Chris Gotterup reacts after winning the Sony Open golf event at the Waialae Country Club in Honolulu, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt York)