Life with a dog

There's a lot to learn about living with a pet. We try to cover the most important skills, hacks, and perspectives.

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Pet eating food

betterpet reports Grain-free dog food: a lasting trend or a danger to your dog?

13 min read

me and covi at Port Jackson Bay

pets as teachers What I learned from fostering a puppy during COVID-19

6 min read

rescue and adoption Here's how to give special dogs a special home

5 min read

luna the dog

pets as teachers Meet Luna, my furry therapist

5 min read

ancient dogs

behavior and training Understanding the canine-human bond

7 min read

spotify playlists

fun for dog parents So what’s the hype about Spotify’s pet playlists?

2 min read

dog sitting

behavior and training 8 experts share their best dog training tips

17 min read

clingy dog

dog parent basics Why does my dog follow me everywhere?

7 min read

puppies

behavior and training Littermate Syndrome, explained

7 min read

behavior and training The fully accessible guide to training an emotional support dog

9 min read

Puppy laying on a dog bed in a wire crate

behavior and training Crate training a puppy

11 min read

Pet Safety 12 dog breeds that are good with cats

6 min read

behavior and training Dog socialization for pandemic pups

8 min read

Anxious pomeranian with big eyes

essential tips 11 ways to calm your anxious dog

7 min read

behavior and training How to teach your dog to take treats gently

5 min read

Mother and puppy laying on grass

dog parent basics When do dogs stop growing?

7 min read

dog at the vet

dog parent basics How much does a vet visit cost?

9 min read

dogs with owner

rescue and adoption A guide to dog adoption

6 min read

dog flying first class

travel and adventure How to fly with your dog

7 min read

the search for a dog The 5 best large breeds for apartment living

4 min read

dog on sofa

the search for a dog The 7 best medium-sized breeds for apartment living

4 min read

dog hiding

essential tips How to keep your dog calm during Fourth of July fireworks

4 min read

dogs in backpack

savvy shopping The best dog backpack carriers, according to outdoor people

4 min read

dog foster parent hugging her dog

pets as teachers How to foster a dog

7 min read

Small dog that left a pee stain on a blue comforter

essential tips How to clean pet urine out of a mattress

5 min read

Dalmatian dog walking on wooden floor

essential tips 9 simple ways to keep your dog from slipping and sliding around the house

6 min read

Dog sleeping on clean dog bed

essential tips How to wash smelly dog bedding

6 min read

Couple sitting on couch with their dog after moving

essential tips A guide to moving with pets

6 min read

Chihuahua puppy looking up from the floor

essential tips How to clean up dog poop in your home

4 min read

Pet Safety A guide to summer safety for dogs

8 min read

the search for a dog Choosing a dog breed based on their personality

9 min read

Pet Safety Guide to pet safety during natural disasters

9 min read

animal welfare A guide to the laws on pet ownership

21 min read

Dog wearing a Yoda halloween costumer

essential tips How to celebrate Halloween with your pets

10 min read

Pug wearing a pink sweater

fun for dog parents 8 fun things to do with your dog this fall and winter

9 min read

Cargo trailer at the airport with pets to be checked

travel and adventure A guide to traveling with pets: Checking your pet on a plane

7 min read

Dog wearing a christmas hat

savvy shopping The best Christmas gifts for dogs

9 min read

Polly on a couch

navigating puppyhood My puppy had a bowel obstruction.

5 min read

dog parent basics Can dogs see in color?

3 min read

house-cleaning-with-dogs-and-cats

essential tips 11 ways to keep your house clean with pets

9 min read

Bull terrier

the search for a dog Bull terrier: Dog breed characteristics & care

6 min read

Havanese puppy

the search for a dog Havanese: Dog breed characteristics & care

5 min read

German-shepherd

the search for a dog German shepherd: Dog breed characteristics & care

7 min read

Cockapoo

the search for a dog Cockapoo: Dog breed characteristics & care

6 min read

shar-pei

the search for a dog Shar-Pei: Dog breed characteristics & care

7 min read

basenji

the search for a dog Basenji: Dog breed characteristics & care

6 min read

Dapple dachshund

the search for a dog Dapple dachshund: Dog breed characteristics & care

7 min read

American Eskimo dog exercising in a yard

the search for a dog American Eskimo: Dog breed characteristics & care

5 min read

Rottweiler relaxes in a pond.

the search for a dog Rottweiler: Dog breed characteristics & care

7 min read

Bichon frisé laying on the floor.

the search for a dog Bichon frisé: Dog breed characteristics & care

7 min read

Pug laying on the floor.

the search for a dog Pug: Dog breed characteristics & care

6 min read

Black Labrador retriever sitting.

the search for a dog Labrador retriever: Dog breed characteristics & care

7 min read

Two medium energy dog breeds playing in the yard.

the search for a dog 12 medium-energy dog breeds that might be right for you

9 min read