Adopting a Dog from a Shelter
On average, it takes three to six months for a shelter dog to fully settle into their new home and to see their true personality. Some dogs may blossom quickly. Others may take longer to adjust. This is normal, and it can take longer if a dog has experienced a lot of turmoil and change throughout their life before adoption.
What is Skijoring?
If you’ve ever dreamed of your dog pulling you while you run, ski, or bike, there are dog sports for all of those activities. For winter sport lovers, skijoring is an excellent way to get out and enjoy the snow with dogs.
Designer Dogs: Mixed Breeds with High Price Tags
A designer dog is the purposeful breeding of two dogs of different breeds to create a new mix that brings out the most desired features. The most popular designer dog breeds today include Poodles, which tend to be smart, athletic, and friendly. They’re also widely considered low-shedding dogs. Poodle-mix dogs are often called “Doodles,” or "Doodle Dogs."
What Traits Make the Best Family Dogs?
Committing to a dog should never be taken lightly; before you do, ask yourself some critical questions about your lifestyle. Though there are no guarantees, dogs with certain traits may show promise to be good family dogs with the proper training and care.
Extraordinary Canines: The Dogs of Search and Rescue
She was the last living search and rescue dog who worked to find survivors at the Twin Towers after the September 11 attacks. At 16 years...
What is Dog Dancing? An Intro To Freestyle Heelwork To Music
There are two different types of dog dancing in the United States The first is musical freestyle. The other type of dog dancing is heelwork to music, which has stricter rules
5 Best Snuffle Mats for Dogs
Dogs are natural foragers, the best snuffle mats can give your dog a good outlet to practice this instinctual behavior.
What Size Dog Crate Do I Need for My Dog?
Your dog should be able to stand up, turn around, and lie down comfortably in a crate. A crate that is too small can cause stress and discomfort, while one that is too large may not feel secure and may make training more difficult.
Whole Dog Journal’s Gear of the Year 2025
Here at WDJ, we’re always on the lookout for products that improve life with our dogs in any way. Every year, we talk with our experts and determine the toys, training and care tools, and treats that provide the biggest lift to them and their canine companions. These are their top picks for 2024!
Flirt Pole Fun for Dogs
Flirt poles allow for erratic, prey-like movement of the lure or toy at the end that’s fantastically fun for pets to chase. Though they’re often used for cats, there are flirt poles big and sturdy enough for dogs of all sizes, too.
How To Pick the Best Animal Charities to Donate To
Thousands of animal-related nonprofit organizations are vying for donations, and experts say animal lovers are ready to assist. How do you know a group is a legitimate nonprofit? How do you know your money is going to give an animal the care and support she needs?
What is Flyball?
Flyball takes the game of fetch to the next level by adding hurdles, a box to turn on, and other dogs racing at the same time. It's a relay race for dogs, where teams compete against each other for title points and bragging rights.
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In the Aftermath of a Dog Attack
Whenever there is a high-profile dog attack, it seems everyone with a dog weighs in with their opinions about the dog, the dog’s origin, the owners, the specific situation, and the resolution of the event. We were just presented with an opportunity to use an upsetting high-profile incident as an educational tool. Someone sent us a link to a March 17 Instagram post by Sean Lowe, an American TV reality show personality. In the post, Lowe sat with his wife by his side and described two incidents involving their dog Moose, a 7-year-old Boxer the family adopted three months prior.