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.
How to Register a Dog as Emotional Support Animal
Emotional support dogs are not registered in any database. What you do need is a letter from your licensed mental health professional that you need an emotional support animal.
Can Dogs Eat Turkey?
You can share your Thanksgiving turkey with your dog. However, be aware of any additional ingredients you've use in cooking the turkey to avoid causing stomach upset or worse in your dog.
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.
The Best Family Dogs
If you are looking for a dog who will make a fantastic addition to your family, what you should be looking for is an individual dog with specific canine personality traits that are conducive to family life.
How Old Is My Dog in Human Years?
How old your dog is in human years depends on its age, puppies mature faster, and the size of the dog with toy breeds living longer than large working breeds.
Biggest Dog Breeds
What are some of the biggest dogs in the world, and why you may or may not want to share your home with one?
Dog Memorial Gifts
When our best friends pass away, there are many ways to keep their memories close and comforting. Personalized dog memorial gifts provide dozens of options.
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.
Beer for Dogs?
Don’t give a regular beer to your canine companion (the alcohol is toxic to dogs), but you can share beer’s festive spirit with dog-friendly alternatives.
Dog-Friendly Stores
Wondering what stores are dog friendly? Here’s a list of retail stores in the U.S. that allow you to shop with your well-behaved dog.
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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?”