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Do Anti-Anxiety Dog Beds Work?

A dog bed for anxiety must suit your individual canine’s needs.
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Are Dogs Allowed On Trains?

Your dog can travel with you on most trains, but expect limits on size and the number of dogs, and he will need to remain quietly in his carrier.
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Hypoallergenic Dogs

There is no such thing as a dog that is truly hypoallergenic, but some dogs are less likely to trigger a hypersensitivity reaction in people with allergies. Certain grooming and house-cleaning practices can also help a dog-allergic person live with a dog.
Should your dog sleep in your bed? There are several pros and cons.

Should My Dog Sleep in My Bed?

While the studies were small, the conclusions are big: Dogs do not negatively affect human sleep.
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Should You Take a Dog on an Escalator?

No! Escalators can injure and even kill your dog. Thanks to the Americans With Disabilities act, an elevator alternative is usually available, and stairs are in every building with multiple floors.

Don’t Bring Your Dog To Every Gathering!

If your dog is not rock-solid with strangers or crowds, leave him home – or provide him with a separate, safe space. A little bit of management goes a long way in avoiding bites, fights, and a turkey stolen from the buffet table.
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The Right Way to Wash Your Dog’s Bed

When your dog’s bed needs a bath, here’s how to remove dirt, stains, and doggy odors.
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Dog Cold Weather Gear: Dressing Your Dog for Winter

Healthy, adult, heavy-coated dogs may not need them, but sweaters and other cold-weather gear can help puppies, short-haired dogs, and older dogs keep warm to thrive in winter weather.
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Disregard the 3-3-3 Rule

Why the so-called “3-3-3 decompression rule” isn’t all it’s cracked up to be – and how to best help your shelter or rescue dog adjust to her new home.
Our editors have selected the best dog gear of 2025.

Whole Dog Journal’s 2023 Dog Gear of the Year

Gear of the Year features the most exciting, useful products we’ve used and enjoyed over the past year.
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Dog Ramps: Does Your Dog Need One?

Age, arthritis, and injuries can interfere with your dog’s enjoyment of beds, sofas, and rides in the car. Dog ramps can help inactive dogs enjoy their favorite places again.
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What Hotels Are Dog-Friendly?

The number of dog friendly hotel chains is growing, making it easier to decide what to do with your dog when traveling.

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Spay Surgery Is Not Required to Stop Canine Reproduction

While estimated numbers for 2023 and 2024 won’t be available for another year or two, there is plenty of anecdotal evidence that the number of euthanized pets will be far higher than the lowest historic counts.