Can You Register Your Dog as a Service Dog?
Calm, cool and collected; attentive and disciplined — surely those admirably trained service dogs who assist disabled people must complete a stringent certification and...
An overabundance of needy dogs
My friend Leonora, owner of tiny Samson (my dog Woody’s BFF), is starting to search for a second dog. It’s been over a year...
Whole Dog Journal’s 2022 Dog Gear of The Year
Check out the most exciting and useful dog products you can use in the new year.
High Visibility Clothing and Gear For You and Your Dog
As winter deepens its grip, many of us find ourselves navigating dark pre-dawn and/or post-dusk dog walks. While the increased darkness makes it tempting...
DIY Gifts for Dogs: Healthy Homemade Dog Treat Recipes
Looking for a special gift for a friend – or, better yet, a friend’s dog? We've put together this helpful gift guide for dogs,...
Dog Poop Bags Review
As the saying goes, “Sh*t happens,” and as every responsible dog owner knows, cleaning up after their dogs is an absolute must. For those...
Dog Life Jacket Review
As we ride out the dog days of summer, many of us are enjoying water-based activities with our dogs. Whether at the shore, in...
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...
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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?”