Top Stories

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  These Are the Experts Every Dog Owner Needs

  Bryn Nowell

  It takes a village.
• Dogs and Science

  

  Why Do Dogs Dig in Their Beds?

  Melvin Peña

  Why do dogs dig in their beds? Circling, scratching and digging are all things dogs do before settling into bed. Are these dog-nesting behaviors instinctive?
• Dogster Tips

  

  Have a Fearful Dog? These Training Tips Will Help

  Amber Carlton

  Dealing with a fearful dog is a challenge. Here are six great tips on how to cope with a nervous dog from a dog mom who parents a truly scared dog.
• Obsessions

  

  Recipe: Puppy Puddin’ Parfait

  Samantha Meyers

  So tasty and healthy you’ll want to share!
• Grooming

  

  Easy Ways to Deal With Matted Dog Hair

  Wendy Newell

  We turned to pro groomers (as well as some of our own tried-and-true tips) to bring you the best ways to deal with — and prevent — matted dog hair.
• Dog Food

  

  What Are Ancient Grains and Should Your Dog Be Eating Them?

  Beth Ann Clyde

  Here’s what you need to know about the Ancient Grains trend.
• Senior Dogs

  

  Yes, Old Dogs Can Learn New Tricks

  Jackie Brown

  Even completely untrained dogs can follow simple hand signal commands.
• Dogster Tips

  

  Where Can I Get Free Puppies?

  Melvin Peña

  You might find puppies offered free at an adoption event, by a friend or on the Internet, but are free puppies really, truly free? Let's take a closer look.
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  Your Dog Can Go Green, Too

  Wendy Newell

  We’ve got easy ways to reduce Fido’s ecological paw print.
• Breed Profiles

  

  Brittany

  Allan Reznik

  Lively and fun, Brittanys are always up for a roll on the carpet, a game in the back yard or a cuddle on the couch.