Contest Rules
Everything you need to know before entering the Woof World Make Me Laugh Contest. Review eligibility requirements, contest rules, voting guidelines, prizes, content policies, and participant responsibilities before submitting your dog’s funniest video.
Fair Competition
Transparent Voting
Official Rules
Entry Fee
$15
Entry is limited to one dog
Grand Prize
$5,000
Guaranteed Cash
Voting
ONE (1)
Free Vote Every Day
Contest Length
45 Days
Official schedule announced online.
Official Contest Rules
Contest Overview
The Woof World Make Me Laugh Contest is a nationwide, fan-voted dog video competition created to discover America's Funniest Dog. Participants submit original dog videos, and winners are determined through public voting.
Eligibility
- US residents only Age 18+
- Limited to one dog entry
- Must own dog entered
Entry Fee
- $15 entry fee
- All entry fees are non-refundable except where required by law
Contest Period
Official contest dates will be published on the website.
The recommended contest duration is 45 days.
Video Requirements
- Feature a real dog
- Be your original video
- Feature one dog
- Maximum 60 seconds
- No copyrighted content
- No offensive or illegal content
- Not contain AI-generated or manipulated footage
- Must comply with all laws and platform policies
Contest Overview
- Winners determined by fan voting
- 1 free vote per day
Contest Overview
- Create a Woof World account
- Verify email address
- Agree to Terms of Service
- Agree to Privacy Policy
Contest Overview
We actively monitor and investigate abuse including:
- Automated voting
- Fake accounts
- Vote farms
- Artificial manipulation
- Technical abuse
Contest Overview
The dog with the highest number of eligible votes wins the Grand Prize.
Additional awards are offered for:
- 2nd Place
- 3rd Place
- Others
Contest Overview
Grand Prize
$5,000 Cash
Additional cash prizes may be announced.How Voting Works
- 1 free vote every day
- Highest eligible vote count wins
- Fraud protection ensures fair competition
Register
Vote Daily
Leaderboard Updates
Winner Announced
Every Entry Helps
Rescue Dogs
33% of every entree fee supports approved animal rescue organizations.
Together we’re creating smiles while helping dogs find loving homes.
Fair Play. Real Fun.
- No Bots
- No Fake Accounts
- No Vote Farms
- No Automated Voting
- No Artificial Manipulation
We take fairness seriously.
Violations may result in removal or disqualification.
Your Content
You retain ownership of your videos. By entering, you grant Woof World a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to use your content for marketing, advertising, publicity, promotional, and business purposes.
Sponsors
The contest features mainstage sponsor, spotlight sponsors and brand sponsors. Sponsor participation does not influence voting outcomes.
Rescue Contribution
33% of every entry fee is allocated to approved animal rescue organizations. Specific details will be disclosed prior to launch.
Ready to Make America Laugh?
Join thousands of dog lovers competing for $5,000 Cash while helping rescue dogs across America.