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...
Are Two Pups Better Than One?
I hear it all the time: “Honey, maybe we should get two! Look how much they love each other! How can we possibly split them...
Five Ways to Make Your Dog’s Yard Safe and Fun
Given the sensible advice to socially distance, what better time to create a safe, at-home haven for your dog? Here are five ways you...
Adopt or Shop
Wanna see a fight? Start a debate on social media about what’s best: adopting a dog or puppy from a shelter or rescue group...
Puppy Mills and the Inadequacy of the Animal Welfare Act
Here’s something that all of us can agree on: No one should ever buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills are horrific...
Statements Made By Dog-Training Groups in Support of Diversity
Several of the major dog training associations have addressed the issue of racism with recently crafted position statements and messages sent to members. This...
How to Increase Diversity in the Dog World
As an African American, I’ve found these past few months difficult. I’ve been examining different aspects of my personal and professional life and reflecting...
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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.