puppy
- behavior
How to Properly Introduce Two Pups
There’s a lot more to it than sniffing each other’s butts.
- nutrition
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.
- lifestyle
Chemistry Between People and Pets Is Real (It’s Science)
How the “love hormone” oxytocin connects us with our pups.
- nutrition
Petaluma Is Getting Dogs to Eat Their Veggies
The brand’s plant-based, protein-packed dog food and treats are sure to satisfy your pup’s appetite and your sustainability concerns.
- 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.
- lifestyle
Sophie Gamand’s Secrets to Snapping Incredible Dog Pics
My pro tips for taking grid-worthy (and life-saving) portraits of your pooch.
- lifestyle
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.
- Shopping
The Foggy Dog Takes a Sunny Approach to Sustainability
Founder Rose Shattuck on her thoughtfully designed pet essentials and accessories — made locally and sustainably.
- Shopping
Turns Out the Grass is Greener on the Inside
Bark Potty’s all-natural pee pad alternative is both long-lasting and eco-friendly.
- lifestyle
7 Myths About Rescue Animals, Debunked
For starters: no, they’re not all traumatized and yes, you can find purebred puppy.
- lifestyle
Should I Adopt a Bonded Pair?
Some besties are inseparable, and that’s not always a bad thing.
- lifestyle
10 Questions to Ask a Shelter About an Adoptable Dog
From exercise needs to medical history to compatibility with kids, here is everything you need to know.
- lifestyle
7 Things to Consider Before Adopting a Pet
It’s a big decision so check these boxes before you sign on the dotted line.
- Health
Whistle’s New Smart Collar Is Giving Pets a Voice
Your dog can’t tell you if they don’t feel well, but the cutting-edge AI behind this health tracker can.
- Health
Want Your Dog to Live Longer?
Seriously, though. The Dog Aging Project is looking for participants.
- Shopping
Is This the Philippe Starck Ghost Chair of the Pet World?
Hiddin’s lucite pet products are lightweight, versatile and — more importantly — invisible.
- Lifestyle
New Puppy Driving You Nuts? Here’s How to Deal
The beginning of puppy parenthood can be rough, but it does get better — especially when you implement this advice.
- Shopping
Soda Bottles & Fabric Scraps Get A Playful Reimagination In Jax & Bones
Tina Nguyen couldn’t find stylish, sustainable, and locally produced products for her dog — so she made them herself.
- Shopping
11 Dog Bowls to Feast Your Eyes On
From handmade stoneware to hand-blown glass to heavy-duty stainless steel, these are the best bowls for fine-dining dogs.
- Shopping
5 Best Fresh Food Delivery Services for Dogs
Feeding your dog healthy whole foods is easier than ever.
- Shopping
Behind the Brand: Sir Dogwood
Chicago pet accessories boutique owner Chaz Olajide on curating indie dogwear collections and supporting BIPOC-led brands.
- Lifestyle
The Macro Benefits of Microchipping Your Dog
Sure, microchips can feel a little 1984. But if your pup has a chip, they’re four times more likely to make it home if they get lost.
- Health
10 Tips For Saving Money At the Vet
Ways to lower your bill — without compromising your pet’s health.
- Behavior
5 Ways to Stop Your Dog From Ripping Up Their Toys
How to teach your dog to enjoy, not destroy, their toys.
- Behavior
What Are You Smiling At?
There’s a big difference between a dog smiling and showing their teeth.
- Lifestyle
Puppy Bowl Referee Dan Schachner is Still Making the Right Calls
A week before the big game, we hit the gridiron with the longtime official on adoptable puppies, special needs MVPs, and hosts Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg.
- Health
New Puppy Smell is Real. Here’s How to Make it Last
Celebrity dog groomer Jess Rona’s puppy grooming pro tips.
- Shopping
Ware of the Dog Isn’t Trying to Be Cute
Designer Jackie Rosenthal on how to dress your dog when you still miss Phoebe Philo’s Celine.
- Behavior
“Piloerection” Is Not a Dirty Word
Weirdly, this is what it’s called when your dog “raises their hackles.” And here’s why they do it...
- Nutrition
Gut Check: Are Dog Probiotics Essential Nutrition or a Health-Food Fad?
We asked four experts for the lay of the microflora landscape.
- Health
Sweet But Deadly: Xylitol Toxicity in Dogs Is on the Rise
Hmm, sugar sugar. Pet Poison Helpline veterinary toxicologist Dr. Ahna Brutlag explains how this artificial sweetener can be fatal for your pet.
- health
DIY Physical Exam Part 3 — How to Check Your Dog’s Chest and Skin
Veterinarian Dr. Shea Cox on how to get comfortable checking your dog’s breathing, respiratory rate, and skin hydration.
- behavior
“Help! How Do I Get My Dog to Stop Eating Socks”
How to get your pet to stop chewing on inedibles from clothes to couches.
- Behavior
How to Get an Overexcited Dog to Just Chill
If your dog loses their sh*t over anything from a squirrel to a guest, dog behaviorist Trish King has some tips.
- Lifestyle
Tale of the Tape: Team Fluff vs. Team Ruff
Introducing the 2022 Puppy Bowl starting lineups and the rescue organizations they’re representing.
- Behavior
Smells Like Teen Spirit
What to expect when your pandemic puppy becomes an unruly adolescent.
- Health
6 Common Eye Problems in Dogs
Two veterinary ophthalmologists on the eye issues you should look out for.
- Shopping
10 Cult Dog Products All New Pet Parents Need
Technically, you can live without this stuff, but we don’t recommend it.
- Shopping
Ashley Williams’ Puppy Sweaters Are So Punk Rock
Match your dog in the buzzed-about designer’s graphic knit patterns of pentagrams, spiders, and teddy bears.
- Lifestyle
10 Most Popular Dog Names of 2021
From old-school classics to pop-culture trends, these were the top dog names of the past year.
- Lifestyle
The Wildest, Wrapped
Our first year in review, from top-read articles and celebrity features to most-popular Instagram and TikTok posts!
- behavior
Getting Your Dog to “Go” in the Snow›
Dog trainer Karen B. London’s tips for helping your pet do their business on snow days.
- Lifestyle
Zola Star Taylour Paige on How Her Dogs Taught Her About Love, Presence, and Patience
“Having dogs, rescue dogs, is not always convenient or comfortable — you have to get used to being uncomfortable. But it’s so worth it. The love is immeasurable.”
- Health
DIY Physical Exam Part 2 — How to Check Your Dog for Infections
Veterinarian Dr. Shea Cox on how to assess your dog’s eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
- 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...
- Behavior
How Do I Stop My Dog From Counter Surfing?
Celebrity dog trainer Victoria Stilwell’s pro tips for keeping paws off your charcuterie platter.
- Behavior
7 Ways to Stop Your Dog from Scavenging on Walks
If your dog tries to scarf down literally everything in sight, you need this advice.
- Health
Titer Tests: Alternatives to Annual Jabs?
An antibody test can tell if a previous vaccine is still protecting your dog so you don’t need to re- or over-vaccinate them.
- Lifestyle
9 Ways to Keep Your Dog Safe in the Snow
Veterinarian Dr. Aaron Vine on how you can protect your pet when they’re exposed to the elements.
- Lifestyle
The Race to Find a Back-to-Work Dog Walker
Who will love your dog like their own (for 30 minutes per day).
- Behavior
Are Friends and Family Derailing Your Dog’s Training?
What to do when your best-laid training plans are sabotaged.
- Health
DIY Physical Exam Part 1 — How to Check Your Dog’s Vitals
Veterinarian Dr. Shea Cox on how to take your dog’s temperature, find their pulse, and check their heart rate.
- Nutrition
10 Festively Flavored Dog Treats For Holiday Snacking
From pumpkin spice and peppermint to turkey and yams, these sweet and savory treats will make the naughtiest dog act nice.
- Behavior
Does Your Dog Freak Out When Friends Come Over?
Here’s dog behaviorist Karen B. London’s simple trick to making your pet (and your guest) feel at home.
- Shopping
The Calming Products That Helped My Dog's Separation Anxiety
Compression vests, interactive toys, and pheromone sprays are game-changers.
- Shopping
Your Dog Can Wear Sandy Liang’s Cult Fleece Jacket
The designer’s “Lil Fleece” is a bite-sized version of her signature winter layer.
- Lifestyle
Giving Pets as Gifts: How to Go About it the Right Way
If you’re thinking about gifting a loved one with a puppy or kitten, read this expert advice first.
- Shopping
Dave Coast’s Favorite Sustainable Dog Products
The LA wellness guru (and his Poodle Stanley) vouches for recycled poop bags, bottle-opener collars, cruelty-free shampoo, celeb-approved dog beds, and more.
- Shopping
Ugly Holiday Sweaters = Cute Festive Dogs
Inspired by everything from It’s a Wonderful Life to The Big Lebowski, these are the best of the worst holiday sweaters.
- Health
It’s Prime Time for Pancreatitis
Dr. Shea Cox on why this disease is so common during the holidays.
- Shopping
Stocking Stuffers For Good Doggos
Bichon-shaped candles, tiny holiday hats, cowboy Corgi ornaments, and more gifts guaranteed to squish into oversized decorative socks.
- Lifestyle
10 Holiday Gifts Shelter Pets Are Wishing For
Animals without homes for the holidays have still been good boys and girls! Giving them toys will give you all the feels.
- Behavior
Be My Guest: Training Your Dog in Social Graces
Because nobody wants your pup eating the host’s charcuterie platter.
- Behavior
Who’s Walking Who?
Dog trainer Karen B. London promises you’re not doomed to be pulled down the street forever.
- Shopping
Greener Gifts for Dogs This Holiday
From eco-friendly accessories to plant-based treats to a renewable-wood turntable toy, there are plenty of sustainable holiday gifting options for dog lovers this year.
- Shopping
Sparkly, Sporty Chic from DKNY x Found My Animal
The limited-edition capsule collection of metallic puffers and sherpa pullovers drops today.
- Behavior
How to Train Your Dog for a Day at the Office
Your dog is already your favorite friend. Follow dog trainer Robert Haussman’s tips so they can be your favorite co-worker, too.
- behavior
How to Stop an Escape Artist from Making a Getaway
Dog trainer Pat Miller’s pro tips for preventing your pet from darting out the door when guests arrive.
- Behavior
How to Get Your Dog to Stop Resource Guarding Their Stuff
If your dog growls when you get near their food or toys, read this rn.
- lifestyle
Making a Move? Here’s How to Help Your Dog Adjust to Your New Digs
Your dog loathes moving, too. These tips will make it easier on everyone.
- Behavior
6 Reasons Why Dogs Put Their Ears Back
Animal behaviorist Dr. Karen B. London on how your dog’s ears can clue you in to how they’re feeling.
- Shopping
Match Your Dog with Collina Strada’s Tie-Dyed Dog Tees
The fashion label’s playful, prismatic designs are going to the dogs.
- Shopping
Did We Just Find the Dog Version of the Burberry Trench?!
A classic that’ll hold up rain or shine...if you remove it at the dog park.
- Behavior
How to Teach Your Dog to “Talk” at the Touch of a Button
Cognitive Science professor Dr. Federico Rossano on how Bunny, TikTok’s “talking” dog, is sparking change in how we communicate with our pets.
- Shopping
Fall’s Trendiest Knitwear Is...For Your Cat
At long last, you and your cat can rock matching designer sweater vests.
- Lifestyle
How Tia Cabral’s Pup Cooper Inspires Her Otherworldly Song Writing
“She’s been to my shows where I was trying to focus on my witchy mood, but I also wanted to just laugh because she was doing her head tilt.”
- Behavior
How to Speak “Dog”
Lili Chin’s book Doggie Language illustrates how dogs communicate — beyond ear perks and tail wags.
- Lifestyle
Wild Ones: Ian Sweet & Blueberry
The dream-pop musician on how her speckled rescue pup got her through the pandemic.
- Behavior
Mark Your Calendar: Here’s When to Start Training a Puppy
Your puppy training schedule, from 8 weeks to 6 months. Let’s do this.
- behavior
Step by Step Dog Training Guide for “Leave It”
This simple dog training skill could save your dog’s life.
- Lifestyle
You’ve Adopted a Dog From a Hoarding Case. Now What?
A couple of animal hoarding cases just made national news. Here’s what adopters of dogs from these situations should know, according to animal welfare experts.
- Shopping
The Procrastinating Dog Parent’s Guide To Halloween
14 frighteningly cute Halloween costumes for your dog to rock this year.
- Nutrition
Big Fish: Omega 3s Are Essential for Dog Health
Fatty acids rev up your dog’s energy, keep their coat shiny, help with inflammation from allergies and arthritis, and so much more...
- Behavior
A Crash Course on Dog Agility Training
5 reasons to get your dog in the agility game, from burning energy to building confidence.
- 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.
- Health
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.
- 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.
- Behavior
Humping. Why, though?!
No less than 7 animal behaviorists weigh in on what’s behind all of this bumping and grinding.
- Shopping
Behind the Brand: Dog + Bone
A company set out to prove that not all collars are created equal.
- 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!
- Nutrition
Is Your Dog a Picky Eater?
Let them play with their food...and other pro tips from veterinary nutritionist Dr. Lindsey Bullen.
- shopping
Merci Collective’s Crystal-Infused Products Are Calming Anxious Pets
Whether or not you believe in crystal healing, Chani Ronez’s chic, customizable, and sustainable products are designed to help treat everything from separation anxiety to joint pain to GI issues.
- 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.
- Shopping
10 Dog Pools and Floats for an End of Summer Splash
Everything your four-legged swim fan needs before it’s officially fall.
- Lifestyle
Do Purebred Dogs Need Rescuing?
If your heart is set on a purebred pup, start your search at breed-specific rescue organizations.
- 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.
- 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.
- Lifestyle
Chasing Rainbows with Josh & Snow
Meet LA’s most in-demand hair colorist. Sorry, he only sees canine clients — like Cardi B’s dog.
- Behavior
Why Clickers Are The “It” Accessory for Trainers
Pro tips on training your dog with the click of a button — literally.
- Lifestyle
Where My DOG PPL At?
A new members only dog park and social club in LA is all about good dogs and good vibes.
- 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.
- 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.
- Behavior
Do Dogs Really Have Unique Personalities?
Yep — studies show that a dog's personality can be evaluated and measured, just like in humans.
- Lifestyle
Animal Collective: Musicians & Their Muses
From Swifty to Billie to Lil Nas X, these artists are loud and proud about their pet groupies.
- Behavior
From Puppy Grunts to Whines: 5 Things Your Puppy is Trying to Tell You
How to decipher what your young pup is saying.
- Health
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.