A US employee asked for eight weeks of maternity leave to care for her puppy. What the law covers, what employers offer, and how to plan a puppy's first week.
Dog Lifestyle
Dog lifestyle: gear, travel, food, seasonal fun, and living your best life with a dog.
A new study finds that five minutes of petting your dog will not speed recovery from stress, but it does shield the body from the next stressful task.
Dog boots keep salt, ice and snowballs off your dog's paws. How to measure a paw, fit a boot that stays on, and train your dog before the first freeze.
A survey of 673 US property managers found 81% see more pets in rentals. What that means for breed limits, pet rent and getting your dog on the lease.
A New Jersey special education school surveyed 161 people about its therapy dogs. Everyone saw benefits, but students rated them lower than staff and parents.
A Vienna district is handing out free water bottles so dog owners can rinse urine off tree trunks. The campaign is meant to protect young street trees.
Dark evenings, storms, and doorbells all land in October. The calming gear that helps a nervous dog, what to skip, and the free routine doing most of the work.
Luna the Jack Russell terrier survived 34 days lost in Yellowstone before a scent trap brought her home. What ended the search, and how to help a lost dog.
The 2026 Dog Photography Awards drew about 1,900 entries from 50 countries and gave the top prize to a pit bull portrait. Here is what won, plus photo tips.
A veterinarian explains what a new puppy really does to a home with young children, from broken sleep to chewed shoes, and how to know if you are ready.
Sadie waited nearly 1,000 days in RSPCA kennels before a TikTok video a day brought her a family. Here is what her adoption says about shut-down rescue dogs.
Google Trends data names the hot dog the most-searched dog Halloween costume of 2026, plus costume spending, free store events and safety tips for owners.
A crisp-morning packing list for fall hikes with your dog, what is actually on the ground in October, and the five-spot check to run before the car ride home.
A four-week study of 25 owners and 38 dogs found that bed-sharing barely dented sleep quality. Owners may be waking their dogs more than the other way around.
A home camera caught a husky charging a black bear to protect a young boy. Here is what dog owners in bear country should do before the next encounter.
A 17-year-old dachshund finished last at a wiener dog race and got the loudest cheers of the day. What senior dogs still need, and how to keep one moving.
A viral video shows a pit bull raiding the tomato patch. Here is which parts of the tomato plant are safe for dogs and which ones to keep away from them.
A new survey of 900 older adults who live alone found that pets add daily movement, purpose, and company. Here is how a dog fits that chapter of life.
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