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- 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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- 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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- 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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- Nutrition
Is Your Dog a Picky Eater?
Let them play with their food...and other pro tips from veterinary nutritionist Dr. Lindsey Bullen.
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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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- Shopping
Behind the Brand: Merci Collective
Crystal healing helped Chani Ronez’s dog with their separation anxiety, so she launched a line of chic, customizable, crystal-infused products for dogs and cats.
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- Health
Everything You Need to Know About Dog Diabetes
For starters, how to prevent it. But also, which breeds are at risk, what symptoms you should look out for, and what treatment options are out there.
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- Nutrition
Can Dogs Eat Sweet Potatoes?
Add it to the list of healthy human superfoods pups can eat, too. Plus a bonus recipe for sweet potato chips.
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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
What’s the Deal with Pet Insurance?
It covers your pet so you don’t have to choose between a broken leg or going broke.
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- Health
Titer Testing: Choosing a Vaccination Schedule for Your Dog
The antibody test can tell if a previous vaccine is still protecting your dog. But is it right for your dog? Here’s what you need to know.
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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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- 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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- Behavior
Puppy Class Is in Session
A dog behaviorist schools us on why puppy classes are more about socializing than getting straight As.
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- Behavior
True Story — My Puppy Had Separation Anxiety
How we survived the yowling, chewing, scratching…
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- 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
The Perfect Dog Breed for Every Star Sign
Vogue astrologer Alice Bell forecasts each zodiac sign’s relationship compatibility — with your dog.
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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.
![Two golden retrievers, white and gold, traveling together at the back of the small compact silver and orange car. Sitting in the trunk, looking outside through the opened window.]()
- 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
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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- Shopping
Behind the Brand: Wild One
Co-founder Minali Chatani on well-designed dog gear, supporting local rescues, and the secret to snapping the perfect pic.
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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
Blaze a Trail with Your Dog
Everything you need to know about hiking with dogs, from an outdoorsy guy.
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- Grooming
Behind the Brand: Pride & Groom
A new line of essential oil-infused dog shampoos are tailored to your pup’s unique fur. Wet dog never smelled so good.
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- Health
How to Get A Head Start on Your Pet’s Health
7 preventive care tips from a vet so you can spot lumps, limps, and lethargy early on.
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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
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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- Nutrition
A Digestible Guide to Dog Food
How to pick the right one for your pup when there are So. Many. Choices.
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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
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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- 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
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
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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- Nutrition
Fish Oil for Dogs: Essential Omega-3 For Good Canine Health
How to make sure they’re getting enough of these fatty acids to stay healthy.
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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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- Health
Please Be Nice To Your Vet
Veterinarians love their jobs, but it’s not all puppy kisses and kitten purrs. We asked Wildest expert Dr. Zay how pet parents can forge a healthy, honest, and sustainable relationship with their vet.
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- Grooming
11 Essentials in a Dog Grooming Kit
Tools to keep your pet looking so fresh and so clean, from bamboo hair brushes to biodegradable wipes.
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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
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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- Shopping
Wait, Dogs Need Their Own Beds?
Our dogs sleep with us, too. But these trainer-recommended dog beds — from indestructible ones for puppies to orthopedic options for seniors — are the next best thing.
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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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- 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
Cats, Dogs, and Drag Queens — Through the Lens of Gerrard Gethings
The photographer talks about his Border Terrier assistant, the likeness of people and their pets, and going behind the scenes with drag queens.
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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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- Health
Does My Dog Need a Dentist?
NYC’s top veterinary dentist on bad breath, dental disease, and brushing your dog’s teeth...daily.
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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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- Health
Sick as a Dog (or Cat)
A vet breaks down when you should worry if your cat or dog is throwing up.
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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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- Health
10 Things to Ask at Your First Vet Visit
There are no stupid questions...well, when it comes to your dog’s health.
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- Behavior
Home Alone: Separation Anxiety in Dogs Is Spiraling
Are you psyched to re-enter society but your dog is stressed AF? A veterinary behaviorist offers advice.
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- Shopping
The Best Gifts for Dog Moms
It’s Mother’s Day. These products that are cool, calming, and for good causes.
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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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