It’s finally happening: I’m preparing for a puppy of my own! Like many first-time pup parents, I’ve been lucky to grow up with family dogs in my childhood home, and there’s been a pooch-shaped hole in ...

Getting your first dog is an incredible feeling, but maybe not when they have a certain set of characteristics that are a bit... strong for an inexperienced owner. In r/AskReddit, someone asked, "What ...

A national Japanese survey reveals that people who acquire a dog for the first time walk more and connect more often by phone or online, shedding light on how dog ownership may shape everyday social ...