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 breed, 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
: "Returning my shelter dog"
11 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "What is the best harness/buckle situation to keep my dog safe in the car?"
8 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Sudden Unexplained Dog Sadness"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/dogs
#1
Dog
: "How long will Dogs remember where they put things?"
88 posts
#2
Struggling
39 posts
#3
Training
: "Difficulties Training fear reactive border collie"
15 posts
#4
Potty
9 posts
#5
Breed
6 posts
#6
Behavior
6 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]
: "How long will dogs remember where they put things?"
53 posts
#2
[Behavior Problems]
: "My dog keeps whining for new water when he has a full bowl. He’s showing no signs of pain when drinking and his vet says his mouth is totally fine. What’s going on?"
26 posts
#3
[Equipment]
: "What is your dog's favorite toy?"
12 posts
#4
[Fluff]
: "People who have owned 3 or more breeds…"
9 posts
#5
[Enrichment]
: "Former remote workers with a dog: how do you make office life work?"
6 posts
#6
[Vent]
: "Watching my breеd die"
3 posts
#7
[Breeder Etiquette/Review/Recommendations]
: "Inspired by the recent Skye Terrier post - please tell us about your rare breed(s) and why people should consider them if they want a purebred dog :)"
3 posts
#8
[Discussion]
: "Megathread: Pet Insurance"
2 posts
#9
[Training Foundations]
: "Is there hope for comfortable play with two dogs with different play styles?"
1 post
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Yearly
+138k members(5.0%)
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Last updated: June 30, 2026