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The size of your dog's crate should allow them to stand up, turn around, and lay down comfortably.

What Size Dog Crate Do I Need for My Dog?

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Your dog should be able to stand up, turn around, and lie down comfortably in a crate. A crate that is too small can cause stress and discomfort, while one that is too large may not feel secure and may make training more difficult.
Crate training a puppy provides the puppy with a safe secure space of their own.

Crate Training a Puppy

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Crate training is a valuable skill, especially for puppies. A safe, secure, and properly sized puppy crate is the safest place for your puppy when you are not home, cannot supervise him, or the house is dangerously hectic.
An older rescue dog rests in a comfortable crate with the door open.

How to Crate Train a Rescue Dog

Crates are management tools meant to help your dog feel safe during your absence and other times he may need to chill. Dogs who learn to love their crates use them independently for relief and safety .
Collapsible dog crates are a friend to sporting dogs and their traveling owners.

The Best Collapsible Dog Crates

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A collapsible dog crate can be a godsend. If you travel with your dog regularly and they’re used to sleeping in a crate at night, having a foldable option you can bring along makes things easier for both you and your pup.
Learning how to recognize your puppies signs is part of house training a puppy.

How to House Train a Puppy

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Young puppies have very small bladders and are still developing muscle tone. Because of this, when they need to go, they go! Read your puppy’s body language and be proactive to prevent accidents from happening.
Indestructible dog beds don't really exist, but there are very tough dog beds available.

The 4 Best Chew-Proof Dog Beds

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There are a ton of dog beds on the market that claim to be indestructible but can still be destroyed by a persistent pup. Not all have what it takes to stand up to persistent chewers. Here are the ones we found to be the best.
Our editors have selected the best dog gear of 2025.

Whole Dog Journal’s Gear of the Year 2025

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Here at WDJ, we’re always on the lookout for products that improve life with our dogs in any way. Every year, we talk with our experts and determine the toys, training and care tools, and treats that provide the biggest lift to them and their canine companions. These are their top picks for 2024!
Puppies are cute, but first time dog owners may not be aware of all they need to know.

What to Know as a First Time Dog Owner

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Getting a dog of your own for the first time is a big step. If you're a first time dog owner you need to remember that you're taking responsibility for a living being.
The fable dog bed is one of the best washable dog beds that fits in a crate.

The 5 Best Washable Dog Beds

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If your dog spends a lot of time snoozing in their bed, a washable dog bed will last much longer (and stay much cleaner) than one that can’t be easily cleaned. Whether you have a dog who sheds, drools, or likes to chew bones in her bed, a washable dog bed makes cleanup easy for pet parents.

We tested 5 popular dog beds with washable covers at a variety of different price points to find the ones that are worth the money and will hold up to your dog’s daily sleeping routine.

A beagle dog wearing a car safety harness and in a car safety hammock.

Tools to Improve Dog Car Safety

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For anyone who transports their dogs via car—which is pretty much all of us—dog car safety is a must. It’s not just about preventing...
The cost of owning a dog can be substantial, but it's worth it in companionship.

How Much Does It Cost to Own a Dog?

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Few things are as rewarding as bringing a dog into your family. Dogs bring inherent expenses though and it's important to understand the financial commitments so you can budget for the known costs.
A happy dog living in an apartment.

How To Have a Dog in an Apartment

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Taking care of a dog in an apartment can be complicated. Apartments often have limited outdoor areas for dogs to run in, less indoor space to play or train in, and a plethora of human and canine neighbors to try to get along with.