10 Common Dog Potty Training Issues (Vet-Verified)
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Dog potty training is challenging for most dog owners and is often a rite of passage for becoming a dog parent. You’re not alone in the challenges, and accidents are to be expected as your dog or puppy learns to be potty trained. Many dog parents face similar challenges throughout the experience. So, we’ve compiled a list of common issues that come up during potty training and some helpful tips for dealing...
How to House-Train an Adult Dog: The Umbilical Cord Method (Vet-Approved)
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Have you just adopted an adult dog only to discover they aren’t house-trained? They might say you can’t teach old dogs new tricks, but that isn’t true. You can absolutely teach an adult dog something they should have learned earlier by finding the best method of training for them. When it comes to house training, many find the umbilical cord method to work extremely well. Not familiar with the...
Bird Flu Pet Food Recall – What Does It Mean For You & Your Dog?
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Click to Skip Ahead In a world filled with scary news headlines, it can be hard to know which ones we need to pay attention to. Will a dingo eat my baby? Did renaming the Gulf really cause that blizzard? Is my dog going to get bird flu from their food? We’re not going to comment on the first two, but we can tell you more about the bird flu outbreak, how it affects your pets, and why some raw pet foods have been...
Dogs and Car Journeys: Lava’s Off-Key Musicals
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Maja! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two crossbreed dogs, Lava and Hela. Lava loves cars and car journeys. It doesn’t even matter if it’s my car or someone else’s. If the door or the boot is open and inviting, she will jump right in. And it’s all great until I start driving. This is when the chaos begins. Lava will be making a very annoying combination of...
Ask Dr. Paola: Monday January 27, 2025
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their dog’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned dog lover, Dr. Paola is here to provide answers to your most pressing questions. From nutrition tips and preventive care to troubleshooting common behavioral...
Tattoos With Tails: How Dr Karyn Honors Her Furry Family Members
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. We all have different ways of expressing ourselves and different ways of honoring or memorializing our pets. For me, part of that expression is through artwork on the skin: tattoos. When I was 17, I got my very first tattoo, and this was back before they became very mainstream! It is...
Dogster Photo Contest: Dogs of the Week Winners (Jan 23, 2025)
Click to Skip Ahead This Week’s Winner Name: Gidget and Toby Breed: Yorkshire terrier Fun Fact: “They are brother and sister they watch out for each other, Gidget on the left just had 3 gorgeous puppies! I have 2 other Yorkies Inky is the father of the puppies! Thank You. Q” Cutest Name: Mia Breed: Belgian Malinois Fun Fact: “Here’s my Mia!She started loving dandelions when she was just a puppy, and she has never stopped!” Most Expressive Name: Ruger Breed: Terrier mix Fun Fact: “Ruger loves sunshine,...
How to Train Your Dog with Love + Science Book Review 2025: Canine Coaching You’ll Enjoy
Click to Skip Ahead Our Final Verdict We give How to Train Your Dog with Love + Science a rating of 4.95 out of 5 stars. Writing Quality: 4.9/5 Training Value: 4.9/5 Entertainment Value: 5/5 General Usefulness: 5/5 As a retired dog trainer with a formal education in animal behavior, I probably read a lot more training books than most dog owners. Recently, I picked up Annie Grossman’s How to Train Your Dog with Love + Science. It only took reading a quarter of the book to decide this is one of my favorite training books ever. Not only...
Most Read Articles on Dogster in 2024
We’re already a few weeks into 2025, so we thought now would be a great time to look back at the articles we shared with you in 2024 and discuss the ones that stood out above the rest. Our five most-read articles ranged from expert advice to lighthearted and enjoyable content filled with pictures of beloved pups. We love to provide our readers with articles that inform, educate, provide safety advice, and share smiles and our top five embody our mission. Now, let’s take a closer look at these articles. Whether you missed them or...
Burrowing, Sniffing & Dead Things: The Wednesday Dogs of Dogster’s Favorites
Click to Skip Ahead Welcome to the Wednesday Dogs of Dogster! Every month, we ask our Dogsters to weigh in on a new topic. This week, we asked them: What Are Your Dogs’ Favorite Activities or Things? Here’s what they had to say: Amanda & Subi Toys and playthings are usually short-lived for Subi, so choosing one to write about is tough. More than anything, she is a creature of habit who thrives on comfort. If there’s one thing that brings her immense joy, it’s an abundance of blankets and a snug bed. Subi is...
