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...
Don’t Wait! Prevent Collar Accidents
I’m not one of those dog owners who has her dogs wrapped in cotton wool, constantly looking to protect them from any and all...
Savor The Flavor: Slow Feeder Device Test
Can your dog make an entire bowl of food disappear faster than you can say, “Bon appétit?” Has he ever inhaled a bowl of...
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How “Bird Flu” Could Threaten Your Dog
The “bird flu”, or avian influenza, has been around for a long time; it’s circulated in wild birds since the late 1990s. But like all viruses, it mutates over time—and influenza viruses are known to mutate very quickly. What’s more, some emerging strains are deadlier than others.