r/dogs is a subreddit with 2.9M members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice 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
Solution Requests
: "Toy recs for a dog who loves to destroy"
3 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Ball obssesion help"
3 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "I feel guilty for thinking about rehoming my dog…"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/dogs
#1
Dog
80 posts
#2
Struggling
38 posts
#3
Training
14 posts
#4
Potty
9 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]
: "Found baby bunny nest in yard"
33 posts
#2
[Behavior Problems]
: "My dogs scared of church bells."
14 posts
#3
[Fluff]
: "Doggie empathy"
5 posts
#4
[Equipment]
: "Advice please on choosing my dog bed."
4 posts
#5
[Enrichment]
: "working out gets dog excited"
3 posts
#6
[Breeds] 🔎 ID
: "What kind of dog did I get?"
2 posts
#7
[Vent]
: "Don't assume I want our two dogs to interact."
1 post
#8
[Discussion]
: "Megathread: Pet Insurance"
1 post
Member Growth in r/dogs
Yearly
+141k members(5.1%)
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Last updated: July 30, 2026