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What makes someone a dog person? How many tricks can a puppy learn? Are doggie DNA tests really accurate? Get the answers to all these and more.

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A black dog sitting on an Orvis dog bed in a back yard
Gear

The best cooling dog beds

By Stan Horaczek

Cute jack russell dog terrier puppy sleeping on yellow knitted blanket. Funny small sleepy white and brown doggy. Concept of cozy home, comfort, warmth, autumn, winter.
Environment

Do dogs dream? The answer might make you appreciate your pup even more.

By Keith Wagstaff

Small Plastic pellets on blue cloth
Animals

Every human testicle contained microplastics in a new study

By Andrew Paul

A dog dyed black and white to mimic a panda cub at Cute Pet Games cafe in Chengdu in China's southwestern Sichuan province on October 23, 2019.
Environment

Chinese zoo dyes chow chows to look like ‘panda dogs’

By Laura Baisas

Boston Dynamics Spot robot in puppet dog costume sitting next to regular Spot robot.
Technology

Boston Dynamics gives Spot bot a furry makeover

By Andrew Paul

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Gear

The best retractable dog leashes

By Chelsea Frank

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Environment

New evidence suggests dogs may ‘picture’ objects in their minds, similarly to people

By Lauren Leffer

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Environment

The best CBD dog treats

By Maddy Morris

A lineup of the best dog blankets cut into four vertical panels
Gear

The best dog blankets to keep your pooch comfortable

By Amanda Reed

A French bulldog standing in a pile of leaves.
Health

An unknown respiratory illness is sickening dogs in the US, but ‘don’t panic’

By Laura Baisas

A woman in a puffy coat points in a direction. Her small dog looks excitedly in that direction. They are sitting in a park with oranges leaves on green grass.
Science

Why dogs usually can’t tell what you’re pointing at

By Laura Baisas

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Gear

The best dog DNA tests

By Alexandra Berry

The best dog beds
Gear

The best dog beds

By Stacey L. Nash

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Environment

In the spirit of survival: How Indigenous protectors are saving rez dogs

By Kendra Coulter / MIT Press Reader

The best dog nail grinders
Gear

The best dog nail grinders

By Jackson Cooper

Tail of black cat on red, star-specked background forms a heart shape. Illustration.
Environment

This tell-tail sign means your cat likes you

By Brandon Keim

A German short-haired pointer is ready for the best dry dog food after its game of fetch.
Environment

The best dry dog foods

By Stacey L. Nash

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Gear

The best dog training treats

By Kalli Hawkins

A dog walking down a wooden bridge on one of the best dog leashes.
Environment

The best dog leashes

By Stacey L. Nash

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Gear

The best training collars for stubborn dogs

By Kalli Hawkins

A dog behind a fence wishing it had some of the best wet dog food
Environment

The best wet dog food

By Stacey L. Nash

A black and white French bulldog puppy sits in a garden with green grass and orange flowers. In an experiment where dogs had to find food hidden in a box, flat-faced dogs were more likely to look back at people than a breed with a mid-length muzzle.
Environment

Humans might just love French bulldogs because they remind them of babies

By Laura Baisas

Dogs and wolves remember where you hide their food
Science

Dogs and wolves remember where you hide their food

By Laura Baisas

small dog in a plaid dog jacket in a corn field
Gear

The best dog coats

By Billy Cadden

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Gear

The best invisible dog fences

By John Alexander

White dog inhaling colorful waves that represent smells. Illustrated.
Environment

Why your dog needs to smell the world

By Brandon Keim

The best dog cameras
Gear

The best dog cameras

By Stacey L. Nash

Keep your dog healthy and happy with the best dog toys.
Gear

The best dog toys

By Maddy Morris

Keep your pooch warm and safe in one of the best dog houses.
Gear

The best dog houses

By Julian Vittorio

LAPD K-9 handler wears a protective bite suit during a demonstration with a police dog
Environment

Police say dogs help solve crimes. Little evidence supports that.

By Peter Andrey Smith/Undark

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Gear

The best dog puzzles

By Maddy Morris

The best interactive dog toys will keep your pooch entertained even when you're not around.
Gear

The best interactive dog toys

By Eric Alt

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Gear

The best dog food

By Stan Horaczek

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Gear

The best dog harnesses

By Stan Horaczek

Some people walking with boots on the snow with a dog under them wearing dog snow boots.
Environment

The best dog shoes

By Alexandra Berenbaum

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Gear

The best dog beds for large dogs

By Stan Horaczek

Beagle flying over an obstacle hurdle
Technology

Google engineers used real dogs to develop an agility course for robots

By Andrew Paul

A Labrador retriever smelling for explosives with a member of a bomb squad at the trial of the 2015 Boston Marathon bomber
Technology

No machine can beat a dog’s bomb-detecting sniffer

By Josh Dean

A lineup of pets items on sale on a teal background
Gear

You only have today to take advantage of these Amazon Pet Day deals

By Amanda Reed

Balto's taxidermy on display at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
Environment

How different is Balto, the heroic sled dog, from today’s Siberian huskies?

By Laura Baisas

Keep tabs on your furry friends with the best pet GPS tracker.
Gear

The best pet GPS trackers

By Alexandra Berry

This robot dog learned a new trick—balancing like a cat
Technology

This robot dog learned a new trick—balancing like a cat

By Sara Kiley Watson

Best dog food delivery services
Gear

The best dog food delivery services

By Chelsea Frank

A baby kisses a small dog
Environment

Babies who grow up around pets may be less likely to develop food allergies

By Laura Baisas

Best dog collars
Gear

The best dog collars

By Stan Horaczek

A French bulldog puppy running.
Environment

America has a favorite new dog breed, and it’s slightly problematic

By Laura Baisas

A wolf-like puppy surrounded by other puppies tries howling.
Environment

Do domesticated dogs howl back at wolves?

By Laura Baisas

Best dog vitamins
Environment

The best dog vitamins

By Maddy Morris

Golden retriever sitting on couch in front of laptop
Technology

Chewy is doggedly trying to expand into pet telehealth

By Andrew Paul

A toddler offering a husky puppy a treat.
Science

Toddlers may be wired to help their dog friends

By Laura Baisas

The National Institutes of Health is studying dogs to learn more about aging and genetics in people
Science

The National Institutes of Health is studying dogs to learn more about aging and genetics in people

By Helen Bradshaw

A Labrador and a terrier play with a rope toy.
Environment

How breeding dogs for certain traits may have altered their brains

By Laura Baisas

Two dogs nipping at each other
Environment

Humans have trouble anticipating aggressive behavior in man’s best friend

By Laura Baisas

French bulldog in orange striped Halloween costume with black cat on its back against purple background
Environment

Should pets wear Halloween costumes? Your furry friend can help you decide.

By Purbita Saha

Shy dogs sitting apart on a black background in an illustration
Environment

Can dogs be introverts?

By Brandon Keim

What trainers get wrong about teaching dogs
Environment

What trainers get wrong about teaching dogs

By Ula Chrobak / Undark

A mysterious virus is killing dogs in Michigan
Environment

A mysterious virus is killing dogs in Michigan

By Laura Baisas

A brown dog which is in the middle of some dark tiles inserted in a wooden box.
Gear

Best dog crates

By Stacey L. Nash

White shepherd or collie dog with tongue hanging out in front of blue background ad swirling dog memories
Environment

Do cats and dogs remember their past?

By Brandon Keim

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DIY

Babies and pets might freak out during fireworks shows, but you can help them relax

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

a siberian husky in the snow howls
Science

Ancient wolf DNA is being used to sniff out where our love story with dogs began

By Kate Baggaley

Little brown dog lawn sign telling people to curb their dog and pick up dog poop to prevent pollution
Environment

The planet needs you to pick up your dog’s poop

By Jesse Greenspan

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Environment

The biggest myth about dog breeds

By Hannah Seo

a brussels griffon dog eats a cupcake
Environment

Cannabis poisoning is on the rise in pets

By Kate Baggaley