Articles by Rebecca Caplan

Rebecca Caplan
Rebecca Caplan is a writer based in Brooklyn whose work has been featured in The New Yorker, Reductress, and Vulture. She lives in Brooklyn with her perfect, toothless dog Moose.
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DedCool’s Gender-Neutral Fragrances Are Now Dog-Inclusive
Because your pup deserves to disrupt the binary too — or at least smell really, really good.
Because your pup deserves to disrupt the binary too — or at least smell really, really good.
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The Modern Dog Company’s Travel Backpack Is the Hack For Busy Pet Parents
Let’s just say it: This is the doggie diaper bag we’ve been waiting for.
Let’s just say it: This is the doggie diaper bag we’ve been waiting for.
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The Best Gear to Keep Your Dog Cool on Hot Summer Days
This has been the hottest summer on record, and it ain’t over yet.
This has been the hottest summer on record, and it ain’t over yet.
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11 Best Dog Floaties For Those Last Pool Days of Summer
The best way to spend the end of summer? Just floatin’.
The best way to spend the end of summer? Just floatin’.
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Christian Siriano and Greenies Are Fighting Dental Disease With Fashion
The designer created new “houndstoothless” trenchcoats for a good cause.
The designer created new “houndstoothless” trenchcoats for a good cause.
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12 Splashy Dog Pool Toys For the End of Your Pup’s Summer
Because all dog pool parties need accessories.
Because all dog pool parties need accessories.
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33 Items You and Your Pet Need To Finish Out Your Dream Barbie Summer
Here, pet parents — and their stylish cats and dogs — are “kenough.”
Here, pet parents — and their stylish cats and dogs — are “kenough.”
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The Foggy Dog x Olivia Herrick Collab Is Perfect For This Barbie Summer
Say goodbye to accessories that look like they belong in Ken’s Mojo Dojo Casa House.
Say goodbye to accessories that look like they belong in Ken’s Mojo Dojo Casa House.
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That Ripe Dog Smell Isn’t a Great Addition to a Small Apartment — Colorfil Is the Solution
Using air purifying technology without any of the added chemicals, this brand aims to get your pup’s odor under control.
Using air purifying technology without any of the added chemicals, this brand aims to get your pup’s odor under control.
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5 Best Noise-Canceling Dog Earmuffs For Blocking Out Fireworks
Dogs’ hearing is way more sensitive than ours. These top-rated earmuffs can help drown out scary sounds like fireworks.
Dogs’ hearing is way more sensitive than ours. These top-rated earmuffs can help drown out scary sounds like fireworks.
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10 Queer-Owned Pet Brands We’re Celebrating This (And Every Other) Month
Support these LGBTQ+ animal lovers by shopping their design-forward pet beds, carriers, supplements, and more.
Support these LGBTQ+ animal lovers by shopping their design-forward pet beds, carriers, supplements, and more.
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8 Calming Products That Help My Dog’s Anxiety
Compression vests, interactive toys, and pheromone sprays will be game-changers this Fourth of July.
Compression vests, interactive toys, and pheromone sprays will be game-changers this Fourth of July.
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Your Dog Will Be Rolling Over For These Soft-Baked Lobster Treats
Ready to celebrate summer and all it offers? We suggest these crustacean snacks for your lobster picnic-loving pup.
Ready to celebrate summer and all it offers? We suggest these crustacean snacks for your lobster picnic-loving pup.
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Erica Rose and Her Dog Patty Mayonnaise Have the “Chutzpah” to Save Lesbian Bars
The co-creator of the Lesbian Bar Project shares her hopes for the future of queer filmmaking and her dog’s star status.
The co-creator of the Lesbian Bar Project shares her hopes for the future of queer filmmaking and her dog’s star status.
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26 of the Best Pride Month Accessories For You and Your Dog
This Pride month, you can look especially good as you march, party, and stand up for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community.
This Pride month, you can look especially good as you march, party, and stand up for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community.
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The New Status Grooming Product is Toothpaste — For Your Dog
The toothpaste that’ll have their teeth sparkling like a Kardashian’s.
The toothpaste that’ll have their teeth sparkling like a Kardashian’s.
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Clean Coats Shampoo For Sensitive Skin Is a Gift to Dog Parents’ Noses
Plus! The brand donates 10 percent of its profits to animal rescues.
Plus! The brand donates 10 percent of its profits to animal rescues.
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Chris Evans Has Teamed Up With Jinx to Create the “Dog Dream Box”
And good news: The packaging features Captain America and his pup.
And good news: The packaging features Captain America and his pup.
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22 Mother’s Day Gifts That Dog Moms More Than Deserve
Custom pet portraits, matching designer cardigans, self care essentials for both mom and pup, and more.
Custom pet portraits, matching designer cardigans, self care essentials for both mom and pup, and more.
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10 Eco-Friendly Pet Grooming Products
Package-free brushes, plant-based wipes, certified-organic shampoos, and more.
Package-free brushes, plant-based wipes, certified-organic shampoos, and more.
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How This CBD Brand Is Changing the Trauma Treatment Game For Pets
The founder of Heel on why full-spectrum CBD products can change your bestie’s entire life.
The founder of Heel on why full-spectrum CBD products can change your bestie’s entire life.
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Your Dog Can Wear the Big Cartoonish MSCHF Boots, Too
For a much smaller price tag, courtesy of Wagwear.
For a much smaller price tag, courtesy of Wagwear.
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Matching Outfits for Dogs Who Dress Like Their Humans (or Vice Versa)
Hey, good fashion runs in the family.
Hey, good fashion runs in the family.
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Matching Bedding For Pets Who Don’t Sleep With Their Humans
Colorful bed covers, quilted duvets, linen shams, and more make up these chic selections.
Colorful bed covers, quilted duvets, linen shams, and more make up these chic selections.
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Sqirl Chef Jessica Koslow’s “Handsome” Rescue Dog Taught Her What Family Means
OK, this is too pure: His favorite words are “love” and “friend.”
OK, this is too pure: His favorite words are “love” and “friend.”
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9 Stress Toys For Dogs That Are Cheaper Than Therapy
The toys that’ll help your pup chill out after a long day of being a dog.
The toys that’ll help your pup chill out after a long day of being a dog.
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Say Goodbye to Your Worries: Rooted’s Plants Are Safe For Pets
Still looking for the perfect gift for that special someone (your friend who is obsessed with their pet)? This is the one.
Still looking for the perfect gift for that special someone (your friend who is obsessed with their pet)? This is the one.
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Dirt + Dog Hair Has the Solution to Your Plastic-Dog-Toy Guilt
This brand makes sustainable pet parent life a little more achievable (and reduces that pile of plastic in your dog’s toy bin).
This brand makes sustainable pet parent life a little more achievable (and reduces that pile of plastic in your dog’s toy bin).
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Emma Allen’s Cat Is Laughing at You
The New Yorker cartoon editor’s assistant is a massive, blood-thirsty, perfect furball.
The New Yorker cartoon editor’s assistant is a massive, blood-thirsty, perfect furball.
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Enter Your Meredith Era With These Taylor Swift-Inspired Pet Products
Use the occasion of T.S.’s 33rd birthday to treat your pet like royalty (a.k.a. Meredith, Olivia, and Benjamin Swift).
Use the occasion of T.S.’s 33rd birthday to treat your pet like royalty (a.k.a. Meredith, Olivia, and Benjamin Swift).
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10 Sweaters Your Dog Might Need This Winter — Really
As Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph say, it’s “sweata weatha” — for your pup, too.
As Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph say, it’s “sweata weatha” — for your pup, too.
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Pupwell’s Luxury Dog Grooming Kit Helps Pups Shed Fur, Not Tears
More grooming, less fight (as long as you use the provided lick mat).
More grooming, less fight (as long as you use the provided lick mat).
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Paravel’s Luxe Cabana Pet Carrier Literally Saves Rescue Pups
Paravel’s collab with Rescue City means your dog can get a chic carrier — and you can help pups in need. A true win-win.
Paravel’s collab with Rescue City means your dog can get a chic carrier — and you can help pups in need. A true win-win.
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As Much as We Reject Them, Routines Are Good for Us — and Our Dogs
Supplement brand Reggie’s founder on why routines set the stage for your dog’s glow-up.
Supplement brand Reggie’s founder on why routines set the stage for your dog’s glow-up.
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20 Festive Toys and Treats to Help Your Pet Haunt Your House This Spooky Season
October is so cute it’s scary.
October is so cute it’s scary.
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The Pet Dream House Wants Your Dog to Play With Their Food
No more wiping up saliva-covered kibble.
No more wiping up saliva-covered kibble.
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Antoni and JVN Launched a Pet Food Brand With a Very Cute (Very Them) Prank
You can’t even be mad.
You can’t even be mad.
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Mosquitos Aren’t Going Away — Neither Are Bug Sprays That Are Toxic to Dogs
Enter: Wondercide, a plant-based, sustainable, pesticide-free mosquito-repellent set safe to use around your pet.
Enter: Wondercide, a plant-based, sustainable, pesticide-free mosquito-repellent set safe to use around your pet.
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Native Pet Provides a Welcome “Off” Switch to Your Pets Anxious Barks
The brand’s transparently priced products soothed my dogs’ anxious habits.
The brand’s transparently priced products soothed my dogs’ anxious habits.
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Your Dog Will Lap Up These Literally Meat-Flavored Bubbles
The liquid bubbles pups are obsessed with.
The liquid bubbles pups are obsessed with.
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Terrified of Your Dog’s Impossible-to-Assemble Crate?
Diggs has the answer.
Diggs has the answer.
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At Badass Rescue, You Can Get a Private Concert From Joni Mitchell
In barks. She’s a dog. Was that not clear?
In barks. She’s a dog. Was that not clear?
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Kin+Kind’s Pet Care Philosophy is Squeaky Clean
Co-founder Thomas Ling on his passion project-turned-side hustle-turned career.
Co-founder Thomas Ling on his passion project-turned-side hustle-turned career.
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The Best Flea and Tick Preventatives and Treatments For Dogs
Treatments to ward off transmission this flea and tick season.
Treatments to ward off transmission this flea and tick season.
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Where to Groom Your Dog Outside of Your Tiny NYC Bathroom
A new East Village self-serve grooming salon features high-tech automated wash pods that are designed to get your dog in and out of the bath without drama.
A new East Village self-serve grooming salon features high-tech automated wash pods that are designed to get your dog in and out of the bath without drama.
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Automic Gold’s Muse and Model Is a Design-Savvy Dachschund
Founder Al Sandimirova on launching a body-positive brand, designing sustainable jewelry, and laboring under Luna’s watchful eye.
Founder Al Sandimirova on launching a body-positive brand, designing sustainable jewelry, and laboring under Luna’s watchful eye.
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Did Your Dog Steal Your Favorite Hoodie?
Streetwear brand SparkPaws designs matching hoodies for dogs and dog parents.
Streetwear brand SparkPaws designs matching hoodies for dogs and dog parents.
We’ll drink to that.
This teeny tweezer is more powerful than you think.
So you definitely need these Funboy x Bark pet floats.
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Barkuterie Boards Are the Perfect Gotcha Day Treat
Spoil your pup with an artfully arranged charcuterie board of jerky strips, baked biscuits, and pet-safe crudités. What more could a four-legged foodie want?
Spoil your pup with an artfully arranged charcuterie board of jerky strips, baked biscuits, and pet-safe crudités. What more could a four-legged foodie want?
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Modernbeast is a New Brand of Nonprofit
Co-founder Hope Reiners on designing sustainable pet products and donating 100% of the profits to animal rescues.
Co-founder Hope Reiners on designing sustainable pet products and donating 100% of the profits to animal rescues.
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Wild One’s Tennis Tumble Toy is Aces
The cult favorite brand’s first-ever enrichment toy is the ticket to a productive day for remote working pup parents.
The cult favorite brand’s first-ever enrichment toy is the ticket to a productive day for remote working pup parents.
Meet the Fab Five’s pampered pets.
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Bag Check: This Versatile Carrier is Elevating Car Travel for Dogs
OWOW California’s new quilted carrier transforms into a car seat so your dog can ride shotgun.
OWOW California’s new quilted carrier transforms into a car seat so your dog can ride shotgun.
Just in case.
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Saint Rue is Bringing Preppy Back
The British brand’s scholarly chic collar, leash, and matching crossbody get an A+ in twinning with your dog (and extra credit for being vegan and supporting mental health).
The British brand’s scholarly chic collar, leash, and matching crossbody get an A+ in twinning with your dog (and extra credit for being vegan and supporting mental health).
So fresh and so clean, clean.
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Sausage Dog Unimpressed by Hot Dog Toy
P.L.A.Y.’s collection of recycled, fast food-inspired toys wasn’t a total bust — he did want some fries with that shake.
P.L.A.Y.’s collection of recycled, fast food-inspired toys wasn’t a total bust — he did want some fries with that shake.
Which breed is the right fit for city living?
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5 Ways To Curb Your Dog’s Picky Eating
Just because “here comes the airplane” won’t work on dogs doesn’t mean you’re out of options.
Just because “here comes the airplane” won’t work on dogs doesn’t mean you’re out of options.
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Super Snouts’ Supplements Are Organic, Vet-Formulated, and Wildly Effective
The founders’ own dog’s cancer diagnosis inspired their immunity-boosting, pathogen-resistant mushroom supplements.
The founders’ own dog’s cancer diagnosis inspired their immunity-boosting, pathogen-resistant mushroom supplements.
Will you accept this litter box?
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