Dog Recovery Suits Review
I hate putting an Elizabethan collar on my dog – the dreaded cone that renders many dogs confused, depressed, or panicked. Yet, when a dog...
Small Dog Car Safety
As we described in our review of car-safety harnesses in the May 2021 issue, even the best products on the market for medium and...
Dog Car Harnesses Review
Cars were invented for humans to travel in, comfortably and safely. It’s only recently that we humans started bringing our dogs with us everywhere...
Water Safety Tips for Kayaking with Your Dog and More
Paddlesports have been a popular trend for the past several years, in large part due to the convenience and lowered costs of inflatables, but...
Dry-Land Training: An Important Step for Safe Paddling with Your Dog
Preparation makes all the difference in the world when it comes to water-based activities with your dog. Practicing the skills that your dog will...
The Best Age for Kids to Get a Dog
"As soon as Sam is the right age, we’re going to get a dog,” my friend said. According to her research, 5 years old...
Fi Smart Dog Collar Review
As our review of the Whistle Go Explore and Fitbark GPS activity/tracking collars (“Helping You Keep Track,” WDJ December 2020) went to press, we...
Would Your Dog Enjoy Dog TV?
The last time a barking dog came onscreen during family movie night, did your dog perk up? Most of us have seen our dogs...
To Buy or Adopt a Dog? What You Should Know
I got my first dog, a stray that I begged my mother to allow me to keep, when I was 9 years old. It was...
Whole Dog Journal Product Review: 2020 Dog Gear of The Year
Have you ever bought a cute but pricey item in a pet supply store, only to have it fail within days – or hours?...
Does My Dog Need a Coat?
To help our beloved friends we can add an extra layer of warmth for insulation, but when does a dog need a coat?
Helping You Keep Track: Activity Trackers for Dogs
I’ve been a FitBit user since 2013. When my dog is off-leash, I’ve often wondered about the overall distance of his adventures, since when...
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Dog Park Rules
I am a fan of dog-park rules, and I, too, have taken pictures of the posted rules at every dog park I have ever visited, in an effort to see how different communities have responded to the people and dogs there.