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Category: Dog

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To Shave or Not To Shave In the Summer? Dog Grooming Experts Say That’s Not the Right Question

Many pet parents want to know if their dog needs shaved. Here’s what to know…

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11 Top Dog-Friendly Offices Around the Country

Dogs + jobs = the good life. We’ve rounded up inspiring dog-friendly offices around the…

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What Happens When Dogs Take Over the Office—and the Humans Take a Nap? [Video]

The pet parents at the Rover.com office take “dog-friendly workplace” seriously—with plenty of dog treats,…

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How To Find a Lost Dog, According to the Experts

If your dog is missing, it's important to act fast. Discover where to search and…

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10 Strategies To Stop Counter Surfing

A dog expert shares her strategies to stop dog counter surfing, plus the training techniques…

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Yes, Some Dogs Actually Do Love Hugs

You’ve probably heard the hype about dogs not liking hugs, thanks to recent articles about research that claims that…

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Review: We Tried the Dognition Intelligence Test to Find Out if it Really Works.

Ever wonder how smart your dog is? Dognition is a science-based intelligence test that promises…

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The Top 25 Cities for Dogs this Summer [Infographic]

Rover.com partnered with Whistle to come up with the best cities for actives dogs and…

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11 Dog Breeds That Don’t Like the Water

Some dogs can’t wait to get wet—witness all those Labrador and golden retrievers that crash kiddie pools,…

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Meet the Super-Rare Breed That’s Basically a Wolf Corgi

The Swedish vallhund is an adorable yet fierce little dog that resembles a mix between…

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Why Dogs Bark Through Fences, Plus What To Do About It

Barking can be anything from a friendly hello to a warning, but what does it…

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NYC’s Top 3 Dog-Friendly Swimming Holes

There’s plenty of summer left in New York. If you haven’t taken your dog out…

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