The Dog People

Fun information for the dog lover.

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Patterdale Terrier

English Cocker Spaniel

Miniature American Shepherd

Top Dog Breeds

American Shepherd

Popular Dog Breeds

Most Popular Dog Breeds

Dog People

Miniature Poodle

Top Dog Breeds Around the World

These dog breeds are trending worldwide this year. Is your dog one of them? 🌏

2024's Top Trending Breeds in the U.S.

These breeds are gaining popularity more quickly than others in the U.S. Is your dog leading the trend? 📈

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The Millions

Dog Lovers

The Year

2024's Top Dog Breeds in the U.S.

We dug into the millions(!) of pets in Rover’s database to uncover the top dog breeds of 2024. Is your dog one of these breeds?

Find your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ pet sitter on Rover!

On Rover, there’s a pet care service for every dog and cat. Which is right for your pets? Overnight boarding and doggy day care take place in your sitter’s home, house sitting and drop-in visits take place in your home, and dog walking happens in your neighborhood.

How old is your dog in human years?

Some professionals speculate that the “7 year rule” to calculate a dog's age was a marketing ploy from the 1950s, designed to encourage pet parents to bring their pups for regular vet checks. Even so, this myth persists simply because it’s so well-known. Now that science has progressed, research has found that pups age differently from humans. While we have a relatively steady growth rate, canines age much faster during their early years, slowing down as they get older. Click the link to learn more about calculating your dog's age!

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Neighborhood Walk

12x12 Scrapbook Layouts

The Benefits of Decompression Walks for Dogs

Rather than a walk on a short leash on a busy sidewalk, a decompression walk is a dog-led walk on a long-line (something like this) in an enriched environment where your dog can sniff and engage with nature to their heart’s content. These are a dog’s natural behaviors, and being able to freely express them is innately nurturing and satisfying to a dog. Allowing our dogs to sniff and explore on a long line at a nearby field for 20 minutes can be more powerful and satisfying to them than a 60-minute rigid heeled walk down a sidewalk, where surrounding sights, sounds, and smells may be overstimulating, a source of frustration, or even scary to a dog.

Spring Names for Dogs

Spring is in the air! 🌼 These are some of our favorite spring-themed dog names.

a poster with dogs and money on it's back cover, which puzzle toy fits your dog's play style?

Easiest Dogs To Train

Dog Behavior Problems

Puzzle Toys for Dogs

Recommended by dog behaviorists, puzzle toys are designed to help your dog in a myriad of ways—including keeping them busy while they’re alone, staving off boredom, being a calming tool, providing them with exercise, and offering mental stimulation. Learn more about these toys, and shop our favorites on the Rover Blog!

Puppy Expenses: The First Year

It’s no secret that the cost of living has gone up, but what about the cost of being a dog parent? How much does a dog cost per year? At Rover, we dug into the data. The annual costs of caring for a dog can range from $1,000–$5,225 a year, while the typical monthly cost of owning a dog lies between $80-$440. This is an annual increase of $100 on average from 2023 to 2024.

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Hiking With Dogs

Washington State Parks

Tips for Hiking with Your Dog

🥾Keep your dog on the trail. Like humans, dogs going off-trail can damage local flora and cause erosion. 🥾 Keep your dog leashed. Most trails require dogs be on a leash. This helps to minimize disruption to wild animals and gives you control over your dog in the presence of other hikers (and their dogs!) 🥾 Bag your dog’s poop and dispose of it in the trash. Leave no trace applies to dogs too, so pack an odor-proof container to store the 💩 until you find a trash can. Do not leave tied bags along the trail. 🥾 Consider booties if your dog has sensitive feet.

Are Dogs Colorblind?!

What dogs see: 🔵🟡 What humans see: 🔴🟠🟡🟢🔵🟣

the top 100 female dog names of 2020 with their respective dogs in green and white

The Top Female Dog Names of 2023

We dove deep into the Rover database of over a million pet parents to determine the most popular female dog names of 2023.

the top 10 male dog names of 2020 with their respective dogs and name in green

The Top Male Dog Names of 2023

We dove deep into the Rover database of over a million pet parents to determine the most popular male dog names of 2023.

the top 10 dog names of 2020 with their respective dogs'names and numbers on them

The Top Dog Names of 2023

We dove deep into the Rover database of over a million pet parents to determine the most popular dog names of 2023.

the ultimate guide to a pet - friendly wedding with photoshopped in your own words

The Ultimate Guide to a Pet-Friendly Wedding

More and more couples are including their furry family members in their nuptials. Whether it’s having someone in your wedding party walk your pet down the aisle, coordinating photos with your pet, or including them in your wedding decor, there are many ways to honor the special relationship you have with your pets on your special day. Check out Rover’s top tips and tricks for incorporating your pets in your wedding and get ready to say “I do” with your pets in tow.