DOGZ 6-K
Dogness (International) Corp (DOGZ)
U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of September, 2026
Commission File Number: 001-38304
DOGNESS (INTERNATIONAL) CORPORATION
(Registrant’s name)
Tongsha Industrial Estate, East District
Dongguan, Guangdong
People’s Republic of China 523217
(Address of principal executive offices)
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Explanatory Note:
On August 31, 2026, the Board of Directors of Dogness (International) Corporation (the “Company”), upon the recommendation of the Compensation Committee, approved an amendment to the employment agreement of Mr. Silong Chen, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, to reflect a voluntary reduction in his monthly base compensation. Effective September 1, 2026, Mr. Chen’s monthly base compensation will be reduced from $10,000 to $5,000.
A copy of the amendment to the employment agreement is attached as Exhibit 4.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference. On September 4, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the amendment. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Exhibits
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| Dogness (International) Corporation | ||
| By: | /s/ Silong Chen | |
| Name: | Silong Chen | |
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer | |
(Principal Executive Officer) and | ||
| Duly Authorized Officer | ||
| Dated: September 4, 2026 | ||
Exhibit 4.1
AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This Amendment to Employment Agreement (this “Amendment”) is entered into as of August 31, 2026, by and between Dogness (International) Corporation, a British Virgin Islands corporation (“Dogness”), and Mr. Silong Chen (“Employee”).
WHEREAS, Dogness and Employee entered into that certain Employment Agreement, dated May 28, 2017 (the “Employment Agreement”);
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of Dogness, upon the recommendation of the Compensation Committee, has approved an amendment to the Employment Agreement; and
WHEREAS, Employee has voluntarily agreed to reduce his monthly base compensation as set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, Dogness and Employee agree as follows:
| 1. | Base Compensation. Effective September 1, 2026, Section 3 of the Employment Agreement is hereby amended to reduce Employee’s base gross salary from Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) per month to Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) per month, payable in accordance with Dogness’ standard payroll policies and practices. Except as expressly set forth herein, all other terms of Section 3 of the Employment Agreement shall remain unchanged. | |
| 2. | No Other Amendment. Except as expressly amended hereby, the Employment Agreement shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. | |
| 3. | Governing Law. This Amendment shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws governing the Employment Agreement. | |
| 4. | Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in counterparts and by electronic signature, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. |
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment to be effective as of the date indicated above:
| DOGNESS (International) Corporation | ||
| /s/ Corporate Chop | ||
| /s/ SILONG CHEN | /s/ Qingshen Liu | |
| SILONG CHEN | Qingshen Liu | |
| Chair of Compensation Committee | ||
| Date: August 31, 2026 |
Exhibit 99.1
Dogness (International) Corporation Announces Chairman and CEO Silong Chen Voluntarily Cuts Base Salary in Half
DONGGUAN, China and PLANO, Texas, Sep. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Dogness (International) Corporation (“Dogness” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DOGZ), a developer and manufacturer of a comprehensive line of Dogness-branded, OEM and private-label pet products, today announced that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Silong Chen, has voluntarily agreed to cut his monthly base salary in half, from $10,000 to $5,000, effective September 1, 2026.
The voluntary reduction reflects Dogness’s commitment to building a leaner, stronger organization and aligning leadership compensation directly with shareholder interests. By reducing his own base salary, Mr. Chen is demonstrating his confidence in the Company’s future and his belief that leadership should share directly in both the risks and rewards of the business.
About Dogness
Dogness (International) Corporation was founded in 2003 from the belief that dogs and cats are important, well-loved family members. Through its smart products, hygiene products, health and wellness products, and leash products, Dogness’ technology simplifies pet lifestyles and enhances the relationship between pets and pet caregivers. The Company ensures industry-leading quality through its fully integrated vertical supply chain and world-class research and development capabilities, which has resulted in over 200 patents and patents pending. Dogness products reach families worldwide through global chain stores and distributors. For more information, please visit: ir.dogness.com.
Forward Looking Statements
No statement made in this press release should be interpreted as an offer to purchase or sell any security. Such an offer can only be made in accordance with the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and applicable state securities laws. Certain statements in this press release concerning our future growth prospects are forward-looking statements regarding our future business expectations intended to qualify for the “safe harbor” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties relating to these statements include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties regarding the impact of U.S. tariffs policy on our exports to the United States and related effects on our price competitiveness and overall profitability, our ability to raise capital on any particular terms, fulfillment of customer orders, fluctuations in earnings, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, our ability to manage growth, our ability to realize revenue from expanded operation and acquired assets in China and the U.S., our ability to attract and retain highly skilled professionals, client concentration, industry segment concentration, reduced demand for technology in our key focus areas, our ability to successfully complete and integrate potential acquisitions, and unauthorized use of our intellectual property and general economic conditions affecting our industry. Additional risks that could affect our future operating results are more fully described in our United States Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These filings are available at www.sec.gov. Dogness may, from time to time, make additional written and oral forward-looking statements, including statements contained in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and our reports to shareholders. In addition, please note that any forward-looking statements contained herein are based on assumptions that we believe to be reasonable as of the date of this press release. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company unless it is required by law.
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