r/dogs is a subreddit with 2.9M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses dog, struggling, training, potty, and behavior, and they frequently recommend/review dog breed, dog toys, and indestructible toy.
/r/dogs is a place for dog owners of all levels of knowledge, skill, and experience to discuss various topics related to responsible dog ownership.
This subreddit is a great starting point for a lot of information, but you should always verify and expand upon what you've read from reputable sources before putting it to use in your daily life. Advice on this forum is not a substitute for advice from a trained and credentialed professional.
Popular Themes in r/dogs
#1
Advice Requests
: "Can a very fearful dog learn to enjoy walks? How can I help him?"
4 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "I'm looking for a durable hose nozzle or sprinkler for my dog to play with"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/dogs
#1
Dog
79 posts
#2
Struggling
36 posts
#3
Training
13 posts
#4
Potty
8 posts
#5
Behavior
6 posts
#6
Breed
5 posts
#7
Rehome
3 posts
#8
Toy
3 posts
#9
Walking
3 posts
#10
Puppy
3 posts
Products Discussed in r/dogs
Dog Breed
184 reviews
#1
Poodle
4.6★ from 11 reviews
#2
Bichon Frise
4.4★ from 8 reviews
#3
Labrador Retriever
4.8★ from 8 reviews
Dog Toys
103 reviews
#1
Kong
4.5★ from 21 reviews
#2
Go Dog
4.5★ from 4 reviews
#3
Bark Box
3.5★ from 4 reviews
Indestructible Toy
95 reviews
#1
Kong
4.5★ from 22 reviews
#2
West Paw
4.8★ from 8 reviews
#3
Tuffy
3.7★ from 6 reviews
Flair Used in r/dogs
#1
[Misc Help]
: "Dog Sitting Mayhem Advice"
12 posts
#2
[Behavior Problems]
: "Dog keeps gathering my things"
9 posts
#3
[Fluff]
: "Rejected Service Dog Stories?"
4 posts
#4
[Enrichment]
: "I'm looking for a durable hose nozzle or sprinkler for my dog to play with"
3 posts
#5
[Equipment]
: "Absolute Must Haves For A Dog Owner?"
2 posts
#6
[Breeder Etiquette/Review/Recommendations]
: "Advice on ChowChows"
1 post
#7
[Training Foundations]
: "Whats one training mistake you see new dog owners make that is completely avoidable"
1 post
#8
[Discussion]
: "Megathread: Pet Insurance"
1 post
Member Growth in r/dogs
Yearly
+139k members(5.0%)
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Last updated: August 28, 2026