Nutrition What the President of WSAVA Says You Should Look for in a Dog FoodDr. Jim Berry told us the questions every company should answer before you let them feed your best friend.
Lifestyle What Kind of Birthday Party Does Your Dog Want?Planning your dog’s birthday starts with the reason for the season: them.
Lifestyle A Dog Person’s Guide to Boston Dog-friendly stores, tours, restaurants, and a living museum of trees await.
Health & Wellness How to Teach Your Dog to Use a RampA ramp can help safeguard your dog’s joints, back, and ligaments—if you can get them to use it.
Health & Wellness The Farmer’s Dog Named USA Today’s Best Pet Subscription Box of 2025The publication’s experts and readers chose The Farmer’s Dog—give us a try and find out why.
Dog People How a Miniature Dachshund Named Valerie Survived 529 Days on Kangaroo Island (and How She Got Back Home)The tiny dog even managed to gain weight during her adventure.
Nutrition Can My Dog Eat Shrimp? Shrimp is a low-calorie, nutritious, and delicious food that humans love. Can dogs partake in the fun? Generally, yes, but with some important caveats.
Training & Behavior What Is Social Learning in Dogs?While positive reinforcement via treats is usually the most practical way to teach your dog a new skill, dogs can also learn by watching humans or other pups. This is called “social learning.”
Dog People How to Care for a Tripod DogHere’s how to take care of a three-legged dog, with expert tips from a veterinarian and the inspiring story of Rascal, a tripod who competes at agility.
Training & Behavior Ask Digest: Does My Dog Know How Long I’m Away From Home?Dogs know when time is passing, but they probably experience it differently than people do. Here’s what experts say about how dogs keep track of time, and how you can keep your dog happy when you have to be away for a while.
Dog People All About the Farmer’s Dog Commercialsif you’ve seen a commercial from The Farmer’s Dog on TV and want to see it again, or learn more about it, we’ve got you covered.
Training & Behavior Five Big Ideas From an Expert on Dog BehaviorDr. Marc Bekoff’s new book, “Dogs Demystified,” includes interesting ideas about dogs’ creativity, tendency to play fair, ability to keep track of time, and joy in “playing tricks” on people.
Lifestyle A Dog Who Plays Baseball: “Big Pupi” Swings for the FencesPepper is a dog who knows how to hit a baseball. Here’s the story of how she learned this skill, a vet’s advice about safety, and a baseball coach’s take on her form.
Training & Behavior So You Want to Start Your Dog at AgilityHere’s why and how to introduce a dog to this demanding, fun sport, which gives them physical and mental exercise and strengthens the bond between human and canine.
Health & Wellness Why You Should Play Mind Games With Your DogDogs are intelligent animals who need mental exercise. Many of them crave a challenge, and have been bred for generations to perform jobs like retrieving, herding, and hunting that require them to work their minds and bodies together. Here are some brain games you can try with your own dog.
