The Fetch

Independent dog publication covering canine science, everyday advice, and stories worth fetching.

Worth Knowing

Nov 2, 2026

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What Are Bully Sticks Actually Made Of?

What “beef pizzle” means, how the calories add up, and what to check before choosing a chew for your dog.

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The Sunday Fetch

Nov 1, 2026

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The Sunday Fetch #21: Dinner Portions, Bed-Sharing Science & Tillie’s Second Chance

How to tell if you’re feeding your dog the right amount, what science says about sharing your bed, private backyards for rent, a robot-dog walking job, a daycare jailbreak, and Tillie’s search for another family after eleven years.

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Dog Science

Does Sleeping With Your Dog Help You Sleep Better?

Oct 30, 2026

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Does Sleeping With Your Dog Help You Sleep Better?

What research reveals about nighttime interruptions, the comfort of company, and whether your dog sleeps better with you nearby.

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Dog News

$20 an Hour to Walk a Robot Dog? That Was a Real Job in San Francisco.

Oct 29, 2026

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$20 an Hour to Walk a Robot Dog? That Was a Real Job in San Francisco.

A startup’s unusual job listing reveals the human work behind teaching four-legged robots to navigate city streets.

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Rescue Stories

After 11 Years With One Family, Tillie Needed Another

Oct 28, 2026

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After 11 Years With One Family, Tillie Needed Another

Back at the shelter that first found her a home, Tillie greeted visitors with a wagging tail. Then someone came to meet her.

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Dog Life

Would You Rent Someone Else’s Backyard for Your Dog?

Oct 26, 2026

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Would You Rent Someone Else’s Backyard for Your Dog?

Private yards, pools, and even gardens built for sniffing are available by the hour. The appeal becomes clearer when you picture who gets the place to themselves.

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Worth Knowing

Are You Feeding Your Dog the Right Amount? Here’s How to Tell.

Oct 26, 2026

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Are You Feeding Your Dog the Right Amount? Here’s How to Tell.

The feeding guide on the package is only a starting point. A quick body check, a kitchen scale, and a few easily overlooked extras can tell you a lot more.

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The Sunday Fetch

Oct 25, 2026

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The Sunday Fetch #20: Halloween’s Best-Dressed Dachshund, the Scent of Fear & 34 Days in Yellowstone

Sputnik’s incredible costumes, New York’s Halloween dog parade, a spooky doghouse, the science of smelling fear, doorbell survival tips, and Luna’s extraordinary Yellowstone rescue.

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Rescue Stories

The Little Dog Who Survived 34 Days Alone in Yellowstone

Oct 23, 2026

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The Little Dog Who Survived 34 Days Alone in Yellowstone

Ten-year-old Luna vanished from her family’s cabin and spent weeks evading rescue attempts as winter approached. What finally brought her to safety was surprisingly simple.

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Dog Science

Can Dogs Smell Fear? What the Research Reveals

Oct 22, 2026

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Can Dogs Smell Fear? What the Research Reveals

Scientists have found that dogs can detect changes in our scent when we're stressed or afraid. But how they respond is a different story.

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Worth Knowing

When the Doorbell Won't Stop: How to Help Your Dog This Halloween

Oct 21, 2026

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When the Doorbell Won't Stop: How to Help Your Dog This Halloween

A few simple changes can make trick-or-treat night quieter, safer, and less stressful for your dog.

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Dog Life

Meet Sputnik, the Dog Who Takes Halloween Very Seriously

Oct 20, 2026

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Meet Sputnik, the Dog Who Takes Halloween Very Seriously

His first costume lasted less than five minutes. Since then, his Halloween wardrobe has grown to include movie icons, dinosaurs, and a few looks you really have to see to believe.

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An Astronaut, a Trash Can, and a Knicks Star? Only at NYC’s Halloween Dog Parade

Oct 19, 2026

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An Astronaut, a Trash Can, and a Knicks Star? Only at NYC’s Halloween Dog Parade

Hundreds of dogs showed off wildly creative costumes at the 2026 Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade. Meet the winner and see the best looks for yourself.

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The Sunday Fetch

Oct 18, 2026

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The Sunday Fetch #19: 8 Million Dog Mummies, Ghostly Stares & a Halloween Happy Ending

Egypt’s ancient dog mystery, spooky canine science, Halloween costume trends, a skeleton-dancing dog, rainy-day care tips, and Brunson’s incredible comeback with a surprise ending.

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Rescue Stories

He Led a Halloween Dog Parade. But His Best Moment Was Still to Come.

Oct 17, 2026

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He Led a Halloween Dog Parade. But His Best Moment Was Still to Come.

Before he became Neptune, Brunson had recovered from severe neglect and helped lead New York City's Halloween dog parade. Then came the meeting that changed everything.

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Dog Science

Can Dogs See Ghosts? What Science Says About Their Creepiest Behaviors

Oct 16, 2026

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Can Dogs See Ghosts? What Science Says About Their Creepiest Behaviors

Ever caught your dog staring at an empty corner or barking at absolutely nothing? Science has some surprisingly fascinating explanations.

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Worth Knowing

The Right Way to Dry Your Dog After a Rainy Walk

Oct 15, 2026

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The Right Way to Dry Your Dog After a Rainy Walk

A quick towel-off isn't always enough. Here's when your dog needs a dryer, which spots are easy to miss, and how to tell when they're actually dry.

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Dog Life

The Mystery of Egypt’s 8 Million Mummified Dogs

Oct 14, 2026

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The Mystery of Egypt’s 8 Million Mummified Dogs

Beneath the Egyptian desert lies a maze of ancient tunnels once filled with millions of mummified animals, most of them dogs. The story behind them is one of ancient Egypt's strangest.

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Dog News

Americans Are About to Spend $920 Million on Pet Halloween Costumes. And the Winner Is...

Oct 12, 2026

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Americans Are About to Spend $920 Million on Pet Halloween Costumes. And the Winner Is...

Nearly a billion dollars, some seriously questionable fashion choices, and one costume that refuses to give up its crown.

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The Sunday Fetch

Oct 11, 2026

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The Sunday Fetch #18: Tug-of-War Myths, Dog Languages & Lucy’s Story

Are you playing tug-of-war the right way? Plus, how dogs tell languages apart, an ASPCA cooling mat warning, pumpkin safety, the rise of dog strollers, and Lucy, the tiny therapy dog helping first responders.

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Dog Science

Can Dogs Really Tell Different Languages Apart?

Oct 10, 2026

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Can Dogs Really Tell Different Languages Apart?

Your dog hears you talk every day. But would they notice if you suddenly switched languages? An unusual brain-scan experiment revealed something fascinating about how dogs process human speech.

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Behavior & Training

Are You Playing Tug-of-War With Your Dog the Right Way?

Oct 10, 2026

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Are You Playing Tug-of-War With Your Dog the Right Way?

Who should win? Is growling normal? And are you pulling too hard? Turns out, there's more to a good game of tug than simply hanging on to the other end.

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Feel-Good Stories

Meet Lucy, the Therapy Dog Helping First Responders After Difficult Calls

Oct 9, 2026

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Meet Lucy, the Therapy Dog Helping First Responders After Difficult Calls

From 911 centers to critical-incident debriefings, the Toy Poodle has become a quiet presence for people accustomed to being the ones who help everyone else.

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Worth Knowing

Are Cooling Mats Safe for Dogs? A New ASPCA Warning Raises Concerns

Oct 8, 2026

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Are Cooling Mats Safe for Dogs? A New ASPCA Warning Raises Concerns

New research has uncovered a potential danger inside some everyday cooling products, including ones dog parents may have at home.

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Dog Life

Why Are Dog Strollers Suddenly Everywhere?

Oct 6, 2026

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Why Are Dog Strollers Suddenly Everywhere?

From senior dogs to full days out, the rise of the dog stroller says a lot about how much more of our lives dogs now come along for.

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