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health

Dog-Age Chart: Calculating Your Dog’s Age in Human Years

The math isn’t as cut and dry as you’d think.

A dog resting its face on a dinner table.
behavior

5 Tips for Keeping Your Dog Out of Trouble This Thanksgiving

Because your pup is not too proud to beg.

Dog exploring different foods in a muffin tin.
nutrition

Do You Know Your Dog’s Favorite Foods? Try This Viral DIY Test to Find Out

Even a pup who eats anything has their preferences—and knowing them can help.

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lifestyle

Constantly Comparing Your Dog to Your First Pup? You May Have “My Last Dog Syndrome”

It's definitely a thing.

Man reading a book at home with small dog laying on his stomach.
behavior

You and Your Dog's Heart Activity Match up When You Spend Time Together, New Study Finds

It’s like U2 said: Two hearts beat as one...

Lovely Dog Sit On Chair And Looking At Whole Roasted Turkey.
nutrition|Can My Dog Eat This?

Can Dogs Eat Turkey?

Before you invite them to the Thanksgiving table, here’s what you should know.

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Health & Nutrition

Puppy licking another dog's ears outside.
behavior
Man giving his dog a bath at home.
grooming

What Can I Wash My Dog With?

They would prefer no bath at all, but we’re not asking them.

woman snuggling puppy while holding them
nutrition

Can Puppies Have Bones?

And how to keep them safe while they chew.

Behavior & Training

Woman trains with a young husky on a dog training field
behavior

How to Find a Qualified Trainer for Your New Dog

The questions to ask and credentials to look out for to find the right trainer for your dog, according to a pro.

Woman's dog howling outside.
behavior
Disobedient dog pulling on the leash.
behavior

Are You to Blame for Your Dog’s Behavioral Issues?

You may have wondered if you're the one causing the problem.

Lifestyle

Woman snuggling a dog in her bed at home.
lifestyle

These Organizations Are Helping Domestic Abuse Survivors Stay With Their Pets

Fostering a pet can be one way to help a person in need escape a dangerous situation.

The Pet Groupies
lifestyle

Former Smashing Pumpkins Bassist Ditched the Touring Life to Start a Dog-Walking Company

Nicole Fiorentino’s The Pet Groupies also offers pet-sitting services in Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon.


Girl playing with her dog at home.
lifestyle

Growing up With a Dog Is Good for Your Gut, New Study Finds

People who are raised with pups are less likely to develop Crohn’s disease, according to new research.

Shopping

Woman holding her small Dachshund dog in a black and white striped sweater.
shopping

8 Sweaters Your Dog Might Need This Chilly Season—Really

As Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph say, it’s “sweata weatha” — for your pup, too.

A bearded man in a gray sweater and yellow pants sitting on the floor and holding a Groov Training Aid in "lilac" from Diggs Pet, which is like a grooved plastic popsicle with treats smeared in, while his Husky dog licks it
shopping

9 Stress Toys For Dogs That Are Cheaper Than Therapy

The toys that’ll help your pup chill out after a long day of being a dog.

dog wearing a banana that says "Rosie"
shopping

11 Stylish Bananas That Will Make Your Pup the Talk of the Neighborhood

The best looks for on-trend dogs, whether they’re into classic florals or embracing “Brat.”