Whole Dog Journal’s Gear of the Year 2025
Here at WDJ, we’re always on the lookout for products that improve life with our dogs in any way. Every year, we talk with our experts and determine the toys, training and care tools, and treats that provide the biggest lift to them and their canine companions. These are their top picks for 2024!
Understanding Prey Drive in Dogs
If you have ever lived with a Greyhound, Jack Russell Terrier, Weimaraner, or another working breed, you’ve probably lived with a dog that has a strong instinct to chase anything that moves. In short, you’ve had a dog with a strong prey drive.
What to Feed a Dog for Urinary Health
Diet directly influences your dog’s urinary tract by affecting the pH of their urine, the concentration of minerals, and the overall volume of urine produced. A variety of commercial urinary care dog foods are designed to support urinary tract health. The best choice for your dog will depend upon his specific needs and any diagnosed urinary conditions.
Recognizing and Treating Unhealthy Dog Nails
The most common problem for dog claws is lack of proper trimming, but it is possible to have truly unhealthy dog nails. Including brittle nails that break frequently, discharge at the base of the nail, and claws growing into the paw pads.
How to Treat Dog Hives at Home
Hives are a common skin reaction in dogs that causes raised, itchy bumps on their skin. Hives can appear suddenly and may range in size from small spots to larger areas covering significant parts...
Why Is My Dog’s Vulva Swollen?
Almost always, vulvar swelling is related to a heat cycle and not cause for concern. Abnormal licking or discharge could indicate a problem in the dog’s reproductive or urinary system.
What Traits Make the Best Family Dogs?
Committing to a dog should never be taken lightly; before you do, ask yourself some critical questions about your lifestyle. Though there are no guarantees, dogs with certain traits may show promise to be good family dogs with the proper training and care.
Extraordinary Canines: The Dogs of Search and Rescue
She was the last living search and rescue dog who worked to find survivors at the Twin Towers after the September 11 attacks. At 16 years old and suffering from kidney failure, Bretagne entered a Texas...
How to Calm a Dog Down
Many dog owners know the frustration of dealing with a hyperactive or anxious dog. Whether your dog is constantly bouncing off the walls, excessively barking, or displaying signs of anxiety, understanding the underlying causes...
Pet-Friendly Ice Melt
While you can’t control what your town or neighbors use to treat icy roads and walkways, you can control what you put down on your driveway, steps, and walks to look after your dogs and your neighborhood pets.
What is Dog Dancing? An Intro To Freestyle Heelwork To Music
There are two different types of dog dancing in the United States The first is musical freestyle. The other type of dog dancing is heelwork to music, which has stricter rules
Is Rawhide Bad for Your Dog?
Rawhide chews are potentially dangerous because they can be a choking hazard or cause gastrointestinal obstructions. However, most dogs love to chew on these hide chews to relax and clean their teeth.
5 Best Snuffle Mats for Dogs
Dogs are natural foragers, the best snuffle mats can give your dog a good outlet to practice this instinctual behavior.
What Size Dog Crate Do I Need for My Dog?
Your dog should be able to stand up, turn around, and lie down comfortably in a crate. A crate that is too small can cause stress and discomfort, while one that is too large may not feel secure and may make training more difficult.
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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.