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Dog Lifestyle

Let’s talk about life as a pet parent. We’ve got travel tips, dating advice, adoption info, and so much more.

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behavior

How to Train Your Dog to Pose for Photos

For better dog photos, focus on your pup’s natural behaviors.

life with pets

Let’s talk about both the little things and big moments of life with pets. Like exercise routines, pet-sitter checklists, pet-safe plants…and how much it all costs.

Black lab swimming in pool

Keep your pup safe in the pool, a pond, or the ocean.

A dog sitting in car at drive in movie.

Give your pup a taste of the good old days and take in a flick at one of these dog-friendly drive-ins.

Woman and her dog at the beach.

You love a sandy summer moment, but will they?

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pets & their people

Let’s talk humans. See what celebs have to say about pet parenthood. Find advice on handling your pet’s other people (e.g. your ex.) And get more tips for the people stuff.

anna wintour and dog in vogue

On the day of the Met Gala, Anna: The Biography author Amy Odell reveals that the fashion icon is devoted to Goldendoodles and has finally sworn off fur.

Paris Hilton holding her small dog.

From Mikey Madison and Demi Moore to Audrey Hepburn, stars have long accessorized with small, cuddly pups.

World's tallest and shortest dogs meet.

It doesn’t get cuter than this.

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adoption & fostering

New pet parent (or still thinking about fostering or adopting a pet)? Get all the advice you need: how to find the right pet for you, how to introduce them to other pets and kids, and how to bond with your new family member.

Man wearing pink headphones playing with dog on sofa with plants and a painting in the background

Some animal rescues allow trial runs for interested adopters. Get the scoop on how foster-to-adopt programs work.

Girl sitting on couch hugging her playful dog with the window open to outside

For starters: No, they’re not all traumatized and yes, you can find a purebred puppy at a shelter.

Two girls showing off shelter dog paintings.

It's a win for everyone involved.

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sustainability

Go green with your pet. Read up on eco-friendly pet care trends to help minimize your pet’s carbon pawprint.

Hiker and dog overlooking the top of a mountain

Expert tips to help reduce your pet’s carbon footprint. (Pawprint? You get it.)

A man carrying a dog in a purple dog carrier tote.

Seven brands transforming ocean-bound water bottles into well-designed dog accessories.

woman holding beautiful cat

If your New Year’s resolution is to go green, consider animal rescue.

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Pet health question that’s not an emergency? Our vet team will answer over email within 48 hours. So, go ahead, ask us about weird poop, bad breath, and everything in between.

travel

From pet travel tips to pet-friendly city guides, we’ve got all your flying, hiking, and biking needs covered.

A dog with its head sticking out the window of a moving car.

They are your favorite person anyway—why not plan the perfect vacation with them?

Dog in a RetrievAir flight

To celebrate National Pet Month, RetrievAir is offering 30 percent off flights.

Labrador dog on an airplane.

The new policy is a huge step forward for pet travel.

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animal advocacy

Learn about the people making a difference for animals and what you can do to lend a hand, too.

9-foot alligator, suspected dog-fighting ring found during drug bust in Northwest Jacksonville.

The animals were kept in neglectful, filthy conditions.

“Trooper's Law" will make it a third-degree felony for people to restrain dogs outside during natural disasters. The bill was inspired by a dog that was left chained up in the path of Hurricane Milton and rescued by the Florida Highway Patrol.

Do you remember Trooper?

Alaska Police Save 71 Dogs Found Crammed Inside One House from 'Unimaginable Conditions'.

The pups are now up for adoption.

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