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  6. I am extremely disappointed that you will no longer offer a print subscription. I have been a subscriber for more years than I can remember and think it’s awful that you are just cancelling the print version with no notice. I have kept every single issue since I’ve been subscribing and often refer back to them. After seeing comments from others that they can’t download issues, I will no longer be a subscriber.

    • I couldn’t agree more! I deliberately just subscribed to get the print edition, and got ONE in the mail, along with the notice that it’s the last one. To say I’m disappointed is putting it mildly….

    • Me too! So will WDJ reduce our annual subscription rate since we will no longer get the printed version? I did not see any mention of this in the letter attached to my last issue. I’ve always enjoyed going back to older issues that are neatly organized on my shelf. Digital copy is just not the same.

  8. I have had no problem with downloading the current issue. However, I am disappointed the hard copy will no longer be issued as it was more handy to read and save the issues for future reference. Will see how it goes.

  9. I am very upset that you are no longer mailing paper copies. I don’t want to have to try and read articles off my phone!! Plus I see the website isn’t even allowing downloads. The WDJ has really gone downhill. Plus the customer “service” is absolutely terrible when you call and they will not allow you to get to the next level of support or a supervisor. Just bloody awful!!!

  11. I, too am very disappointed you have decided to go digital only. I have had a subscription for I can’t tell you how many years. In fact I just subscribed in April for another 4 years. Had I know this was happening, I would not have done it. Living where I do in a rural area with sketchy Internet service, it is difficult at best to log in then try to find the issues. Paper copies were always easy to access and save for future reference. Bad decision in my opinion.

  13. I am willing to continue learning but, with that said, it disappoints me that a printed copy will not be available unless I print it myself. It is a small hill to climb but in my old age, I guess it is good for me to keep moving.

  16. I am very sad that I won’t have a printed copy sent out after this months copy (June 2025) . I am a hands on book type. I like to have something physical in my hands to read. My Whole Dog Journals are all filed together. There are probably a good twenty years worth. I am going to miss that.

  17. I renewed my subscription sent a check for $29.00 for a year subscription.I enjoyed the printed booklet not so much on line now.I will see how it works out.If I don’t like this I will discontinue for sure Judy Bland May 19 2025

  18. I too, am not happy with the abrupt change.. with no consideration to your loyal customer base, of perhaps giving them the chance to opt for printed or online or both readable formats… I’ve had online access for quite a while now, and rarely read it from the Internet, always instead, looking forward to read from the hands-on issue.. Once my subscription is up, I will most likely not be renewing either.

  19. I do not know if I activated my web access. It reverts back to requiring a new password, which makes no sense. I strongly suggest Beta testing before you release something new. Please confirm if I have, in fact, activated my web access. For the record, I still prefer hard copy. Thanks for asking.

  23. Add my name to the unhappy users who PREFER a hard copy, have kept all the YEARS of past issues, and I do refer back to them. At this point I will just have to see how it goes for a month or two, but SERIOUSLY disappointed. It will be interesting to see how much your readership departs ….. Was it worth it?? -smh-

  24. I too am upset at the lack of notice and the discontinuation of the Whole Dog Journal in paper subscriptions. I have been an avid subscriber for about 20 years and have kept every issue received.

  25. Extremely disappointed in being dumped like this. I have subscribed for MANY YEARS because I could read at my leisure and refer back any time. If I have trouble downloading I will not renew. Katie