West Marine announces its “Dog Days of Summer” social media contest. Starting July 29 and ending September 2, West Marine is honoring the water-loving dogs in our lives. They are looking for pictures of pooches enjoying the breeze on the bow, taking a nap on the dock, playing in the waves or riding along on stand-up paddleboards.

To enter, post your photos through Instagram or Facebook facebook.com/westmarine. Each week during the contest period West Marine will select a winning photo and the entrant will receive a $100 gift card.

Contest Dates Photo entries can be submitted between Tuesday, July 29 and Tuesday, September 2. Winners will be selected Tuesday, August 5, 12, 19, 26, and September 2.

Entry Process Photos can be submitted through Instagram or Facebook. To enter on Facebook, post pictures to www.facebook.com/WestMarinewith hashtags #dogdaysofsummer and #westmarine. To enter on Instagram, tag uploaded photos to WestMarineInc, with hashtags #dogdaysofsummer #westmarine.

Judging Criteria Judges are looking for cute, fun photos of dogs enjoying life on or near the water. (Note: The dog in the photo doesn't need to be owned by the entrant, but the entrant should have the rights to entered photos.)

Winner Notification Winners will be contacted via the social media channel which the photo was submitted to. Electronic gift card will be sent by email.