Do They Make Hearing Aids for Dogs?
Hearing aids for dogs are very expensive. custom fit, and require frequent visits to check both fit and settings. Dog vibration collars provide a more affordable and effective way for owners to communicate with their dogs.
Whole Dog Journal’s Gear of the Year for 2024
The Whole Dog Journal staff and contributors provide their top picks for the best dog gear to take care of your canine companion this year.
Wheelchairs for Disabled Dogs
Most of us have seen a dog using a wheelchair to carry his paralyzed or weak back legs. But did you know there are...
Are Antlers Safe for Dogs?
The biggest risk for dogs from chewing on antlers is broken teeth. Antlers can also splinter and damage a dogs digestive track, or block it.
Herding Balls for Dogs
These balls are for dogs that prefer to push and chase balls than to play fetch and for dogs with herding instincts but no livestock in sight.
Types of Dog Gates
The selection of dog gates for use indoors – and even outside your house – has exploded in recent years. Here are the most helpful dog-gate types.
Are Rope Toys Dangerous For Your Dog?
Yes. Dogs can tear them apart and swallow the threads, which can result in an obstruction and costly surgery.
The Best Dog Shoes
All-weather shoes protect dog paws year-round, but are most appropriate for protecting paws from hot pavement. We tested six designs from five companies – Ruffwear’s Grip Trex were the best.
The Best Dog-Walking Gear
Here are our top picks for basic dog-training and dog-walking equipment that every dog owner should have, including collars, harnesses, leashes, long lines, clickers, and treat bags.
Dog Cone Alternatives For Post Op
Options for replacing Elizabethan collars include simple DIY versions and a few comfortable commercial devices.
Dog Collars vs Harnesses
Is a collar or a harness better for your dog? It mostly depends on the dog! But the quality of the gear, its design and fit, and how you introduce and use it, will influence how well it suits your dog.
What Is a Safe Dog Crate?
The best safe and durable dog crate is the one that fits your dog and is able to withstand any escape attempts.
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Informing? Or Selling?
A couple of days ago, I received a text from a dog-training client, wondering about a video she had just watched—and which she linked in the text. “Is meat meal bad for dogs?” she asked. She followed that message with, “I get that she’s selling her own pet food, but is it (meat meal) that bad?”