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a yellow dog shakes excess water off of its fur

Why wet dogs shake so much Why wet dogs shake so much

By Laura Baisas

a man in a rescue jacket sits on the snow with a dog. a helicopter is landing in the background

As winter approaches, avalanche dogs train for rescues As winter approaches, avalanche dogs train for rescues

By Alisha McDarris

a brown dog looks up with a longing expression

Your dog can probably smell your stress Your dog can probably smell your stress

By Laura Baisas

A eufy pet camera in a pattern on a plain background.

The 50+ best Prime Day pet sales, chosen by our editors The 50+ best Prime Day pet sales, chosen by our editors

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The fuzzy science on whether your pet is actually good for you The fuzzy science on whether your pet is actually good for you

By Michael Schulson/Undark

two dogs cuddle together in a bed in an animal shelter

Shelter dogs appear ‘less stressed’ when paired with a buddy Shelter dogs appear ‘less stressed’ when paired with a buddy

By Laura Baisas

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

The best cooling dog beds 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.

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

By Keith Wagstaff

Small Plastic pellets on blue cloth

Every human testicle contained microplastics in a new study Every human testicle contained microplastics in a new study

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.

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

Boston Dynamics gives Spot bot a furry makeover Boston Dynamics gives Spot bot a furry makeover

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The best retractable dog leashes The best retractable dog leashes

By Chelsea Frank

a photograph of a dog EEG experimental setup

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

By Lauren Leffer

best cbd dog treats

The best CBD dog treats The best CBD dog treats

By Maddy Morris

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

The best dog blankets to keep your pooch comfortable The best dog blankets to keep your pooch comfortable

A French bulldog standing in a pile of leaves.

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

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

By Laura Baisas

Dog DNA test header

The best dog DNA tests The best dog DNA tests

By Alexandra Berry

The best dog beds

The best dog beds The best dog beds

By Stacey L. Nash

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

By Kendra Coulter / MIT Press Reader

The best dog nail grinders

The best dog nail grinders The best dog nail grinders

By Jackson Cooper

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

This tell-tail sign means your cat likes you 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.

The best dry dog foods The best dry dog foods

By Stacey L. Nash

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The best dog training treats The best dog training treats

By Kalli Hawkins

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

The best dog leashes The best dog leashes

By Stacey L. Nash

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The best training collars for stubborn dogs 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

The best wet dog food 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.

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

By Laura Baisas

Dogs and wolves remember where you hide their food

Dogs and wolves remember where you hide their food Dogs and wolves remember where you hide their food

By Laura Baisas

small dog in a plaid dog jacket in a corn field

The best dog coats The best dog coats

By Billy Cadden

The best invisible dog fences composited

The best invisible dog fences The best invisible dog fences

By John Alexander

White dog inhaling colorful waves that represent smells. Illustrated.

Why your dog needs to smell the world Why your dog needs to smell the world

By Brandon Keim

The best dog cameras

The best dog cameras The best dog cameras

By Stacey L. Nash

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

The best dog toys The best dog toys

By Maddy Morris

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

The best dog houses The best dog houses

By Julian Vittorio

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

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

By Peter Andrey Smith/Undark

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The best dog puzzles The best dog puzzles

By Maddy Morris

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

The best interactive dog toys The best interactive dog toys

The best dog food composited

The best dog food The best dog food

By Stan Horaczek

SleepyPod dog harness

The best dog harnesses The best dog harnesses

By Stan Horaczek

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

The best dog shoes The best dog shoes

By Alexandra Berenbaum

The best dog beds for large dogs composited

The best dog beds for large dogs The best dog beds for large dogs

By Stan Horaczek

Beagle flying over an obstacle hurdle

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

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

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

A lineup of pets items on sale on a teal background

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

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

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

The best pet GPS trackers The best pet GPS trackers

By Alexandra Berry

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

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

By Sara Kiley Watson

Best dog food delivery services

The best dog food delivery services The best dog food delivery services

By Chelsea Frank

A baby kisses a small dog

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

By Laura Baisas

Best dog collars

The best dog collars The best dog collars

By Stan Horaczek

A French bulldog puppy running.

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

Do domesticated dogs howl back at wolves? Do domesticated dogs howl back at wolves?

By Laura Baisas

Golden retriever sitting on couch in front of laptop

Chewy is doggedly trying to expand into pet telehealth Chewy is doggedly trying to expand into pet telehealth

A toddler offering a husky puppy a treat.

Toddlers may be wired to help their dog friends 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

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

How breeding dogs for certain traits may have altered their brains How breeding dogs for certain traits may have altered their brains

By Laura Baisas

Two dogs nipping at each other

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

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

Can dogs be introverts? Can dogs be introverts?

By Brandon Keim

What trainers get wrong about teaching dogs

What trainers get wrong about teaching dogs What trainers get wrong about teaching dogs

By Ula Chrobak / Undark

A mysterious virus is killing dogs in Michigan

A mysterious virus is killing dogs in Michigan 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.

Best dog crates 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

Do cats and dogs remember their past? Do cats and dogs remember their past?

By Brandon Keim