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The
Sunday Fetch
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Edition 17
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The week in dogs, fetched for you.
Good morning, dog lover.
October has arrived, and your dog’s usual route has suddenly become a maze of leaf piles, pumpkins and very questionable front-yard decorations. Meanwhile, the dog world has been anything but quiet. Settle in, there’s plenty to catch up on.
The Lead · Expert Collaboration Your dog is still wired after exercise. Do they really need more? With Emily Breslin — dog trainer, host and creator of The Dog Who Asked for More. The walk. The game of fetch. The training session you squeezed in before dinner. You’re ready for the couch. Your dog is standing in front of you with a toy. Again. And there’s that little pang of guilt: have I actually done enough today? This week, Emily tackles that familiar dog-parent dilemma: what to look for when your dog keeps asking for more, and how to decide what comes next.
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Dog News
296 dogs took over a Las Vegas waterpark for Doodlepalooza — setting
a new Guinness World Record while raising money for doodle rescue.
See the record-breaking pool party →
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Dog News
An officer spotted a dog alone in the road and decided to follow.
Half a block later, it led him to an owner who had been waiting hours for help.
See what the bodycam captured →
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Dog Science
Can dogs really see in the dark?
Not in complete darkness. Dogs still need some light to see. But their eyes are much better than ours at making use of the small amount of light that is available.
Their retinas contain lots of light-sensitive rod cells, and behind the retina sits a reflective layer called the tapetum lucidum. It effectively gives incoming light another chance to be detected — and it is also one reason your dog’s eyes can appear to glow when light catches them at night.
The simple version
Your dog may notice something in a dim room before you do, but that does not mean they are seeing it in sharper detail. Dogs are better adapted to low light, while humans generally see finer detail.
And their eyes are only part of the story. When visibility drops, dogs can also lean more heavily on scent, hearing and memory of familiar spaces — which helps explain why a dark hallway can seem much easier for them to navigate than it does for us.
See how dog night vision actually works →Dog Life
Everyday Care
Tiny tins. Twist-up sticks. Paw butters that look like they belong in your own skincare drawer. There’s plenty of choice — but it all comes back to one question: is this something your dog actually needs?
If you’ve ever felt a rough paw pad and wondered whether you should be doing more, this one’s for you. We look at when balm earns its place, what to check on the label, and where boots — or a different kind of care — fit in.
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The Heartwarmer Manila is still fighting for the puppyhood she deserves. On her good days, Manila carries toys around the house, follows her family from room to room, gives kisses and looks for somewhere to snuggle. But her first months have also been filled with veterinary visits, severe breathing problems, skin issues and days when even ordinary puppy things can take more out of her than they should. Now her family is hoping an upcoming surgery can give her something remarkably simple: the chance to breathe more comfortably, play, rest and have the energy to just be a puppy.
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COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHT
The Pack Has Spoken
Last week, we asked if you’d take your dog on a movie date. 71.43% of you said yes — but snacks are mandatory.
The verdict: apparently, no dog is sitting through the previews without concessions.
This week's question
Does your dog still go by their actual name?
Cast your vote. The Pack verdict returns next Sunday.
One last thing before you go.
Dogs are constantly giving us information, even when they can’t tell us exactly what they need. Sometimes it’s obvious. Other times, it’s in a change of pace, a familiar habit, or something small enough that you only notice because you were paying attention.
See you next Sunday, and until then, give a dog you love the benefit of the doubt when they stop and stare into the October dark.
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