dog lifestyle
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Happy Fourth of July. Here’s How to Stay Safe, Party Animals
Celebrate your freedom, prevent your pet’s.
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What’s Better Than a Tail Wag? A Circle Wag
Also called the “propeller wag” or “helicopter tail”, this behavior is a surefire way to tell that a dog is happy.
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Into the Wild with Nika Roza Danilova, Nadja & Kosha
How the musician’s pets — present during the making of her new album — counterbalance the weightiness of her work.
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The Best Dog Carriers For Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Whether you’re driving cross country or flying internationally, your pup can comfortably tag along.
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8 Dog-Friendly Vacation Spots in New England
From a sylvan vineyard in the Berkshires to tiny houses overlooking a waterfall in the Catskills, these weekend getaways have earned our stamp of approval.
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5 Dog-Friendly Oregon Beaches
All 363 miles of the state’s coastline are publicly accessible, and almost beaches all are pet-friendly.
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5 Best Dog Allergy Treatments
A top veterinary dermatologist breaks down what works (and what doesn’t) for pet parents flustered by their dogs’ allergies.
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The Best Car Travel Gear for Dogs
All the essentials you need to hit the road with your copilot, from dog seatbelts to crash-tested carriers.
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Go Figure, Pets Are the Best Defense Against Kids’ Allergies
This one’s for you, human parents-to-be.
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22 Pet Deals to Score on Amazon Prime Day ’22
Save the date! On July 12-13 you can finally buy the smart home devices, travel essentials, interactive toys, and more stuff majorly on sale.
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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.
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Finally, An Ice Cream Parlor for Your Pup
Ollie’s Ice Cream + Stuff serves up artisanal fro yo for pets and pet parents.
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The Dogist x The Wildest March for Pride
Behold, the best-dressed pets at the 2022 NYC Pride March!
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How to Train Your Dog for a Day At the Office
July 24 is National Take Your Dog to Work Day. Dog trainer Robert Haussman shares his tips for how to teach your pup to be your favorite co-worker.
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8 Dog-Friendly Travel Destinations in the Southeast
Find the perfect weekend getaway for you and your pup.
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Feeling All the Feels? It Must Be Cancer Season
Melancholic Cancerians like Lana Del Rey and Missy Elliott cope with “summertime sadness” by nurturing their pets.
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Off Broadway: Muddy Paws’ Founder Went From Musician to Matchmaker
Rachael Ziering walked away from a career on Broadway to make the pet adoption process more inclusive.
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8 Creative Ways to Donate to Shelters (Without Spending a Dime)
From upcycling linens to handing down used toys, you can help animals in need and prevent waste.
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Why Do We Want Our Dogs to Talk So Badly?
Tools like speech buttons and translation apps reflect more about our desires for our pets than their desires for themselves.
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How Modern Rebel Includes Pets In Millennial Weddings
Wedding planner Amy Shack Egan shares tips and tricks for getting your pup down the aisle.
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A Few of Katie Kimmel’s Dogs’ Favorite Things
What Pony, Muffin, and Boss can’t live without.
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On the Autism Spectrum? Get a Dog
Dr. Annie Bowes, a veterinarian on the spectrum, explains: “Dogs sense the world like we do, and don’t judge us.”
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The Best Pride Parade Garb for You and Your Dog
17 festive accessories — from bandanas to sneakers to shades — many of which are donating to LGBTQ+ charities.
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“Velvet Hippos” Need Their Beauty Sleep
Co-founder Shalina Chen on how her Pit Bull-inspired beds don’t sacrifice style for comfort.
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Pet Parents Are the Parents of the Future
A study found that millennials are choosing pets over kids. Here’s why.
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Pets So Good Hits All the Right Angles
The New York– and Seoul-based brand designs modern, bespoke furniture for discerning pets.
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The Top 20 Dog-Friendly Cities
Looking for a change of scenery? A recent study by Rover and Zillow can point you in the right direction.
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Does Your Dog Have Therapy Dog Potential?
Renowned animal behaviorist Patricia McConnell, PhD, on what it takes to be a great therapy dog.
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The Best Father’s Day Gifts for Dog Dads
From matching Barbour jackets to rugged hiking packs to denim bandanas that announce he’s ready to mingle, there’s something special for every dog dad this year.
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Where Interior Designers Shop for Dog Stuff
Vogue and Vanity Fair alum Matthew Morris on collaborating with local makers at his design-forward brand, Mr. Dog.
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Sometimes You Just Gotta Dance — With Your Dog
If your pet’s got moves, canine freestyle is the dog sport you didn’t know you needed.
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R&B Artist Tree Thomas’ Entourage Includes His Rescue Dog, Chef
“He’s my support system when I’m making a beat. He’s kind of like my A&R — he listens to all my music and tells me if it’s good or not.”
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78% of People Use Their Pet to Get Out of Plans...
That and other surprising (unsurprising?) results from The Wildest’s 2022 pet parenting trends survey.
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The Dirt on Dog-Proofing Your Yard
10 steps to a safe outdoor space. Landscaper not required.
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The Best Gear to Keep Your Dog Cool on Hot Summer Days
You dog will be straight chilling in cooling vests, freezable toys, and pet-safe ice cream.
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“How Can I Curb My Dog’s Squirrel Obsession?”
Dog trainer Robert Haussmann’s pro tips for walking a pup that wants to chase everything that moves.
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Safety Tips for the Dog Days of Summer
Some like it hot (but not most dogs). A vet breaks down the season’s health hazards, from fleas to foxtails.
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Sustainable Pet Parenting Can Be Stressful. Here’s How to Deal
A climate psychologist on how to deal with eco-anxiety: “We have to be good to ourselves the way we want to be good to the planet.”
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Pet Stroller Training 101
Older dogs can still enjoy the benefits of a long walk — even without using their legs.
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5 Myths About Ticks
Found a tick on your dog? A veterinarian breaks down everything you need to know.
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The Only Star More Fierce Than Shea Couleé? Her Pomeranian, Baby
The Drag Race All Star on astrology, mental health, and the importance of pets to people in the LGBTQ+ community:
“Baby has no idea about my public persona. She literally just loves me exactly for who I am.” - lifestyle
Victoria Lily Shaffer Wrote the Book on Dog Rescue
How the author and founder of Pup Culture Rescue is fusing her experience in the entertainment industry with her passion for animal advocacy.
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Does Your Dog Need a Massage?
Help your dog stay fit and flexible with these stretch techniques by a certified pet strength and conditioning specialist.
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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.
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The Spring Cashmere Sweater Your Dog Needs
The Barkers’ lightweight, sustainable knit is always in season.
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Would You Date Someone Who Didn’t Like Your Pet?
Someone disliking a dog? Red flag. Someone asking their partner to give up their dog? Heartless!
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Inside GhostHoney’s Animal Kingdom
Meeting all the fantastic beasts — real and imaginary — occupying TikTok star Tyler Gaca’s world.
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Get Ready for Cosmic Chaos — Gemini Season Is Here
How to harness that buzzing air-sign energy and connect with the creatures who share your space.
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How to Practice Mindfulness with Your Pet
Dog or cat interrupting your meditation routine? Let them — they might be helping.
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Shantell Martin Is Stepping Boldly Into the Future (with Blanche at Her Heels)
The artist on penning a manifesto that empowers artists, choreographing a ballet, and how her dog fits into her creative process.
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The Mood-Boosting Benefits of Pets
The science-backed ways our pets offer us emotional support, according to experts and real pet parents.
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Do Dogs Grieve When Other Dogs Die?
A new study confirms our pets can have heartbreaking reactions to the loss of a canine companion.
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Jess Tran and Her Rescue Dog Are Healing Together
The creative guru on taking her dog to therapy, finding community at the dog park, and the “spiritual journey” of pet parenthood.
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5 Ways Minna Lee and Her Corgi Prioritize Their Collective Mental Health
The wellness entrepreneur on living with and learning from her anxious dog, from taking breaks to setting boundaries.
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How Alison Wu’s Dog Is a Positive Force for Her Mental Health
The lifestyle blogger and creative director’s Spaniel helps her stay grounded:
“When life gets inevitably turbulent, Tilly offers me much-needed stability, support, and calm.” - lifestyle
Gemma Correll Talks Pug Life and Mental Health
How the illustrator’s rescue dogs improve her psychological well-being. (Spoiler: Pugs make pretty great weighted blankets.)
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Why Peter Som Alum Rita Li Started Designing Dog Clothes
The fashion designer on her high-fashion inspirations, pivoting from ready-to-wear to dogwear, and running a brick-and-mortar boutique in the Bay Area.
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How My Dog Helped Me Get Through the Pandemic Alone
“She was my lockdown companion, but I had to learn to slowly navigate my fears and anxiety without her as my constant companion.”
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9 Brands That Donate to Animal Rescues
Spend your hard-earned cash on fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands that support worthy causes.
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Andrew Knapp Is Still Cruising
The Insta-famous photographer and #vanlife pioneer on how a game of hide and seek with his dog gleaned him digital fame and a book deal.
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Noah Hais’ Road Trip Essentials For Dogs
Tiktok’s favorite dog dad shares his travel must-haves, from portable bento bowls to dog goggles to a hands-free leash.
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The Spring Farmers’ Market Haul for You and Your Dog
8 in-season and vet-recommended fruits and veggies that make for healthy, sustainable snacks for your pet.
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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.
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Chemistry Between People and Pets Is Real (It’s Science)
How the “love hormone” oxytocin connects us with our pups.
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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.
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How Pia Baroncini Prepared Her Dogs for Her New Baby
The creative multi-hyphenate and dog rescue advocate is mom to three big mushes and one tiny human.
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5 Science-Backed Ways to De-Stress Outdoors (Your Pet Is Invited)
The author of Return to Nature on the mental health benefits of getting out into various natural landscapes with your pup.
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Uber Pet Is a 5-Star Idea
The industry-shattering rideshare company has rolled out its latest transformative concept — an option for pet owners.
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Sophie Gamand’s Secrets to Snapping Incredible Dog Pics
My pro tips for taking grid-worthy (and life-saving) portraits of your pooch.
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Vogue’s Anna Wintour Is a Secret Softie (When It Comes to Her Dogs)
The morning after the Met Gala, Anna: The Biography author Amy Odell reveals that the fashion icon is devoted to Goldendoodles and has finally sworn off fur.
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Don’t Be Trashy: Follow Lauren Singer’s Low-Waste Pet Care Tips
The founder of Package Free says there’s a low-waste alternative to every pet product sitting in your trash right now.
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How to Take Your Dog On A Mindful Nature Walk
Wellness experts and animal trainers agree: a tuned-in Spring outing can be restorative for both people and pets.
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Boo Oh: An Industrial Designer’s Creative Take on Pet Products
Jay Sae Jung Oh’s bespoke furniture has been featured in Architectural Digest, but her Frenchie, Boo, inspired her elevated pet brand.
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Rafael Mantesso’s Muse, Jimmy, Helped Him Draw A New Path
The Insta-famous Brazilian illustrator on making art, living with autism, and loving a Bull Terrier.
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Allison Fogarty’s Freeze-Dried Dog Treats Are a Delight
Meet the chef with Down syndrome who overcame multiple surgeries to launch her own all-natural dog treat company.
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Illustrator Siobhan Gallagher Draws from Her Life with Porky
“He has a little brother energy that is almost subconscious to us. That’s the kind of character presence that he’s brought to my comics.”
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What to Do If Your Dog Gets Stung by a Bee
From how to get the stinger out at home to when it’s time to go to the ER.
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The Best Mother’s Day Gifts for Dog Moms
Custom pet portraits, matching designer cardigans, self care essentials for both mom and pup, and more.
- Lifestyle
So, You Want to Work with Animals
On the prowl for a new career path? A director at the Humane Society has some pro tips.
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The Foggy Dog Takes a Sunny Approach to Sustainability
Founder Rose Shattuck on her thoughtfully designed pet essentials and accessories — made locally and sustainably.
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Pit Stop: Comedy for a Good Cause in NYC This Sunday
Comedy and advocacy will come together on stage at Stand Up for Pits’ fundraiser at Gotham Comedy Club this weekend.
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Eco-Activist Lauren Singer on the Irony of Rescuing a Junkyard Dog
“I find it very fitting that the dog I would have was found in the trash. It’s the only trash that I like, I guess!”