dog lifestyle
- Grooming
How Often Should You Wash Your Dog?
“If your dog is stinky or looks dirty, wash ‘em!” Plus more pro tips from LA dog groomer Jess Rona.
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- Lifestyle
5 Ways to Have a Dog-Friendly Halloween
Two veterinary behaviorists on how to ensure your pet has a safe and stress-free holiday.
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- Lifestyle
Pet Parents Get Separation Anxiety, Too
We asked both animal behaviorists and human psychologists how you can deal with leaving your dog home alone.
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- Behavior
Humping. Why, though?!
No less than 7 animal behaviorists weigh in on what’s behind all of this bumping and grinding.
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- Shopping
10 Dog Pools and Floats for an End of Summer Splash
Everything your four-legged swim fan needs before it’s officially fall.
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- Shopping
Behind the Brand: Dog + Bone
A company set out to prove that not all collars are created equal.
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- Lifestyle
Why You Should Adopt a “Less Adoptable” Dog
It’s Adopt a Less-Adoptable Pet Week! Here’s why you shouldn’t rule out senior dogs, special-needs pups, bully breeds, or tripods.
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- Lifestyle
Wild Ones: Alison Wu & Tilly
The wellness influencer talks pet-friendly décor and road tripping with her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
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- Shopping
On the Fence About Crates? Opt for a Puppy Pen
6 puppy pens recommended by positive-reinforcement dog trainer Aislynn Ross. Because we all need boundaries!
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- Health
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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- Grooming
Celebrity Groomer Jess Rona on Dressing or Dyeing Your Dog for Halloween
When to DIY and when to leave it to the pros...
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- Grooming
Does a Change of Season Mean a Change of Hairstyle — for Your Dog?
Celebrity dog groomer Jess Rona sets the record straight about “summer cuts” and “winter coats.”
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- Lifestyle
Wild Ones: Henry Friedman & Finn
@KeepingFinn calls from the road to talk van life, saving dogs, and supporting animal rescues.
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- Health
9 Home Remedies for Getting Rid of Fleas on Dogs — Naturally
How to stop your home from becoming a flea circus.
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- Lifestyle
5 Dog-Friendly Nature Spots around LA for Hiking, Camping & Zenning Out
LA wellness guru Dave Coast shares his favorite places to escape the city with his Poodle.
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- Lifestyle
What’s More New York Than Hot Dogs?
Photographer Gray Malin captures summer in the city — how NYC dogs see it.
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- Lifestyle
Spike Einbinder & the Rainbow Pack Walk the Walk
How the Los Espookys actor and comedian found their calling as a dog walker.
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- Lifestyle
Where My DOG PPL At?
A new member’s only dog park and social club in LA is all about good dogs and good vibes.
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- Grooming
Chasing Rainbows with Josh & Snow
Meet LA’s most in-demand hair colorist. Sorry, he only sees canine clients — like Cardi B’s dog.
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- Health
How to Prepare Your Pet For a Natural Disaster
A vet breaks down what to include in an emergency go-bag for your pet.
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- Behavior
Guess Which Shelter Dogs Make Great Service Dogs
Loyal, devoted, and dutiful, Pit Bulls are proving to be pretty well suited to helping humans in need.
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- Lifestyle
Looking to Adopt a Purebred Dog?
Start your search with breed-specific rescue organizations. We’re willing to bet you’ll find what you’re looking for.
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- Behavior
The B.A.T. Dog Training Method is What’s Up
Behavior Adjustment Training (B.A.T.) will keep your dog calm in any situation. For real.
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- Health
Yikes, There’s Another Leptospirosis Outbreak
NY and LA have one more thing in common: a deadly disease spread by rats is putting pets and people at risk.
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- Health
Everything You Need to Know About Heartworm
Heartworm disease is as gnarly as it sounds. Here’s how to prevent a horror story from coming true for your pet.
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- Behavior
How to Train and Communicate with a Deaf Dog
But first, how to spot the early signs of hearing loss.
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- Health
My Dog Sleeps All Day – Is that Normal?
Dogs need more sleep than humans. Here’s how much is healthy.
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- Shopping
Behind the Brand: Sir Dogwood
Chicago pet accessories boutique owner Chaz Olajide on curating indie dogwear collections and supporting diversity in the animal welfare world.
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- Lifestyle
10 Misconceptions About Service Dogs
September is National Service Dog Month, so let’s debunk the most common myths about them, like, no, you can’t pet them when their human isn’t looking.
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- Behavior
Why Clickers Are The “It” Accessory for Trainers
Pro tips on training your dog with the click of a button — literally.
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- Lifestyle
Roll Call: Political Party Animals
“You want a friend in Washington? Get a dog.”
For National Dogs in Politics Day, Sept. 23rd, we rounded up Capitol Hill’s canine aides.![Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hugging her dog, Deco]()
- Behavior
The Rule of 3s — Your Rescue Dog’s Major Milestones
What to expect in the first three days, three weeks, and three months.
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- Lifestyle
You’ve Got Company: A Guide to Cohabitating with a New Dog
Boundaries, right? But if they end up sleeping in bed, that’s cool too.
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- Lifestyle
Happy Fourth of July. Here’s How to Stay Safe, Party Animals
Celebrate your freedom, prevent your pet’s.
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- Lifestyle
8 Reasons to Take Your Dog to Work
June 25th is Take Your Dog to Work Day. From reducing stress to improving morale, here’s why pet-friendly offices are where it’s at.
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- Lifestyle
Road Trip Tips for Wanderlusting Pet Parents
Bring your pet along for the ride with these pro tips from a dog trainer.
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- Lifestyle
How Often Should I Walk My Dog?
Your dog may need more exercise than you think, according to two vets and a behaviorist. Walk this way...
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- Lifestyle
I’m with the Band: Heike Schneider-Matzigkeit Photographs Rock Stars & Dogs
The Berlin-based artist has shot Amy Winehouse and Iggy Pop. Her new gig is taking portraits of creatives and their pets.
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- Lifestyle
The Race to Find a Post-Pandemic Dog Walker
Who will love your dog like their own (for 30 minutes per day).
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- Behavior
There’s No Crying in Crate Training
Actually, sometimes there is. But if you follow these tips, crate training your pup can go smoothly.
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- Lifestyle
Must Love Mutts
July 31 is National Mutt Day. Here are 9 reasons why mixed-breed dogs make great pets.
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- Lifestyle
How the Moon Phases Affect Your Pet
Vogue astrologer Alice Bell explains moon mapping for dog and cat parents.
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- Lifestyle
The Dos and Don’ts of Dog Park Etiquette
New kid on the block? Follow this trainer’s tips before letting your pet run wild.
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- Lifestyle
How to Photograph Your Pet Like a Pro
The world needs cute pet pics. Here are 5 tips to go from amateur to Annie Leibovitz.
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- Lifestyle
How to Pet a Dog (It’s Not That Simple)
There’s a difference between being affectionate and being annoying, according to a Hollywood dog trainer.
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- Lifestyle
6 Ways to Help Your Local Animal Shelter
Adopting is awesome. But there are myriad other ways you can make a difference, from fostering kitties to photographing pups.
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- Lifestyle
For the Record, How to File Your Dog’s Papers
Don’t trust your dog’s important info to your foggy memory.
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- Behavior
Puppy Training 101: Ace Your First Lesson
The only thing you know, is that they know nothing. And we’ve got your back.
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- Lifestyle
Animal House: How to Intro a New Dog to Your Other Pets
Without turning your home into a circus.
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- Lifestyle
Dog Meets Kid: The Start of Something Beautiful
They’ll always remember their first childhood pet — this intro is just the beginning.
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- Health
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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- Lifestyle
Wild Ones: Olivia Sui & Grizzy
The actress, comedian, podcaster, and professional foodie on how a rescue puppy taught her how to be a doting dog mom.
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- Lifestyle
Virgo Season is For Animal Lovers
Astrologer David Odyssey looks to Fiona Apple and Freddie Mercury to divine what Virgo season reveals about your dearest pet relationships.
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- Lifestyle
The Wildest Awards: International Dog Day 2021
August 26th is International Dog Day. To celebrate, we’re honoring 10 Instagram VIPs (Very Important Puppies) from around the world — from best dressed to best #mood.
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- Lifestyle
Pet Sounds: Musicians & Their Muses
From Swifty to Billie to Lil Nas X, these artists are loud and proud about their pet groupies.
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- Lifestyle
Très Chic Tika the Iggy Reports on NYFW for The Wildest!
The svelte fashion icon reveals her favorite Spring 2022 looks.
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- Lifestyle
Pet Tattoos Are the New Couples Ink
Tattoo artist Evan Kim on why pet ink is the ultimate (and unregrettable) homage. Plus, 15 of the raddest dog and “cattoos” on the Gram.
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- Lifestyle
Summer Camps for You and Your Dog
Shack up with your pup in a cabin and live the summer camp dream together.
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- Lifestyle
Swimming Dogs: Water Hazard and Safety Tips
Keep your pup safe in the pool, a pond or the ocean.
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- Lifestyle
51 Dog-Friendly Ideas for Summer Fun & Travel
Where to go and what to do, from Alabama to Wyoming.
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- Health
Dog Safety: The Dangers of Blue-Green Algae Poisoning
Heading to a lake or pond this summer? Beware of this type of algae that can be toxic to dogs.
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- Lifestyle
Understanding Your Dog Better
A new book illustrates how dogs communicate—beyond ear perks and tail wags.
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- Behavior
Does Your Dog Act Diabolical on a Leash?
Same! Here’s how I got my pup to stop barking and lunging at everything that moves on walks.
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- Lifestyle
How to Help Animals Impacted by Hurricane Ida
Hundreds of dogs, cats, and rabbits have been evacuated. These front-line organizations need donations, fosters, and adopters.
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- Nutrition
A Food Truck For Dogs Hits NYC Streets
Black- and veteran-owned dog food truck Woofbowl serves up human-grade fast food and bone-broth “beer” for pets.
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- Lifestyle
Wild Ones: Steven Rojas & Zelda
The New York City digital director and man about town’s best girl is an adventurous English Bulldog-Boston Terrier who has ran, hiked, and kayaked her way across the country.
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- Lifestyle
The Dog Likes Me Better (and Other Petty Heart-Warmers)
The shallow, perfect bliss of being more loved by my partner’s dog.
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- Lifestyle
Wild Ones: Kathryn Budig, Ashi & Keonah
The yogi wants you to give senior dogs a chance. Doga, on the other hand…
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- Lifestyle
So You Want to Try Doga?
Nope, that’s not a typo — dog yoga can improve the mental well-being of people and their pets. They don’t call it downward dog for nothing!
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- Lifestyle
Who Gets the Dog in a Breakup?
It’s complicated... We talk custody battles and co-pet parenting with a lawyer and three people who’ve been there.
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- Grooming
The “Dogfather of Harlem” Groomed 1,461 Dogs in Need
Harlem’s go-to dog groomer, Brian Taylor, mobilized a group of Black grooming professionals from Philly to Vegas to offer free cuts and color to pets with quarantine hair.
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- Lifestyle
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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- Lifestyle
Wild Ones: Derek Lam, Jan-Hendrik Schlottmann & Roscoe
The fashion designer and entrepreneur’s favorite collaboration has been raising their beloved, bewhiskered Irish Terrier.
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- Lifestyle
Group Therapy for Pets? Only on Fox’s HouseBroken
A therapy dog leads a support group for neurotic pets — starring comedy heavyweights Lisa Kudrow, Tony Hale, Jason Mantzoukas, and more.
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- Shopping
Behind the Brand: Roverlund
Vogue alum Jamies Knowles has elevated the pet carrier to a fashion-forward accessory.
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- Lifestyle
Wild Ones: Jess King, Sophia Urista & Chicken
The kinetic Peloton-instructor-and-musician power couple are as passionate about their pets as they are their bustling careers.
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- Shopping
Gimme Shelter: The Best Dog Crates
Spend less time searching for your dog’s house than you do on Zillow.
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- Lifestyle
Photographer Jason Nocito’s Pet Portrait Tips
The photographer who’s shot everyone from Billie Eilish to Lil Wayne shares his Pet Portrait-mode tips via an Apple Virtual Studio sesh.
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- Lifestyle
Wild Ones: Juanita More & Jackson
The legendary drag queen and LGBTQ+ activist talks about her Pride plans and her Pride mascot — her Frenchie.
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- Behavior
Photographer Angela Pham on Training Her Japanese Spitz
How she taught Turtle to ring a bell, open a door, count to four, and walk with a limp!
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- Lifestyle
Wild Ones: Alana Jones-Mann & Ziggy
The LA artist and baker’s designer confections are all about peace, love, and pugs. Don’t let them eat cake.
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- Lifestyle
Haute Dogs: Badgley Mischka’s Canine Couture
The fashion icons on designing dog ready-to-wear and dressing the shortest supermodels on the planet — their rescue Dachshunds.
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- Lifestyle
Wild Ones: Kyle DeFord & Alan
The star of HBO’s Stylish and Jenna Lyons’ right-hand man talks LoveSeen and Labradoodles.
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- Lifestyle
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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- Lifestyle
Money Talks: The Real Cost of Owning a Dog
We crunched some numbers and yup, they’re worth every penny.
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- Shopping
Strap in: Dog Collars vs. Harnesses
Style and safety don’t have to be mutually exclusive (phew).
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- Shopping
10 Cult Dog Products All New Pet Parents Need
Technically, you can live without this stuff, but we don’t recommend it.
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- Lifestyle
Garden Variety: Plants Safe for Our Pups
Boutique NYC nursery The Sill gives us the dirt on dog-friendly plants.
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- Behavior
For the Win: How to Make a Comeback After a Dog Training Fail
Almost all new puppy parents fall at the first hurdle. Here, pro tips on picking yourself up.
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- Shopping
The Best-Dressed Pet for Pride
10 parade-ready rainbow accessories for you and your dog.
P.S. Many of the brands are donating to LGBTQIA+ charities.![dog holding Pride flag]()
- Health
Everything You Need to Know About Spaying and Neutering
A vet’s take on why it’s a smart choice. Snip, snip!
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- Lifestyle
Working Pet Parent? Doggie Daycare to the Rescue!
Find one they love, but not so much they won’t wanna come home.
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- Lifestyle
The Dirt on Dog-Proofing Your Yard
10 steps to a safe outdoor space. Landscaper not required (yet).
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- Shopping
The Ultimate Dog Dad Gift Guide
The coolest gear for Father’s Day, from high-tech gadgets to high-fashion accessories.
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