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Meet Sputnik, the Dog Who Takes Halloween Very Seriously

Oct 20, 2026

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Dog Life

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.

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

Oct 17, 2026

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Rescue Stories

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.

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

Oct 16, 2026

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Dog Science

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.

The Right Way to Dry Your Dog After a Rainy Walk

Oct 15, 2026

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Worth Knowing

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.

The Mystery of Egypt’s 8 Million Mummified Dogs

Oct 14, 2026

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Dog Life

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.

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

Oct 12, 2026

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Dog News

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.

Can Dogs Really Tell Different Languages Apart?

Oct 10, 2026

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Dog Science

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.

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

Oct 10, 2026

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Behavior & Training

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.

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

Oct 9, 2026

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Feel-Good Stories

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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